Tokyo West-Side Cycling & Food Tour

Tokyo, Japan
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Discover eclectic parts of Tokyo missed by most visitors and explore the city like a local: on two wheels. This small-group Tokyo bike tour takes you on a captivating local jaunt through the twisting backstreets and riverside bike paths away from the tourist crowds.

Description

Jump on board a salvaged 'mamachari' bicycle and join a like minded group of guests on an ALL INCLUSIVE cycling, walking and food jaunt on the inner west side of Tokyo.

Delve into the eclectic local neighbourhoods of Nakano, Koenji and Asagaya as we pedal to the rhythm of everyday life on this all-season, all-weather Tokyo cycling tour.

With the insider knowledge of a seasoned local guide, nothing's off limits as we discover the urban landscapes, offbeat attractions and enticing cuisine that gives these culturally rich enclaves their distinctive character.

Test your cycling dexterity as we ride the twisting backstreets, learn about the intricacies of neighbourhood life, enjoy a tailored selection of Japanese street food eats, experience first-hand Tokyo's unique cycling culture and jostle for counter space with hungry ‘salarymen’ as we refuel for lunch.

The possibilities are endless as we set off to ride a captivating side of Tokyo on our sometimes creaky, sometimes squeaky but always immaculately maintained ‘mamachari’ bikes.

Stop At:

• Koenjikita, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0002, Japan
• Asagayakita, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0001, Japan
• Zenpukuji River, Tokyo, Japan
• Nakano, Nakano, Nakano, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

Sample Menu

• Lunch - A simple 'salaryman' style lunch experience at a popular neighbourhood eatery.
• Snacks - 3 Japanese street food eats from long-standing neighbourhood vendors.

• Drink - Your choice of bottled drink from one of Japan's 5+ million vending machines.

Inclusions

  • Lunch - A simple 'salaryman' style lunch experience at a popular neighbourhood eatery.
  • Snacks - 3 Japanese street food eats from long-standing neighbourhood vendors.
  • Bottled water - Your choice of bottled drink from one of Japan's 5+ million vending machines.
  • Bicycle parking fees.
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Use of bicycle
  • Cycling liability insurance.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a ‘no-fuss’ Tokyo cycling, walking and food tour with an emphasis on socialising, exploration and local discovery. There won’t be any major sightseeing or ‘fine dining’ stops on our itinerary.
  • For the enjoyment of the group and your personal safety, you are expected to be competent riding a bicycle in an urban environment through narrow and potentially crowded streets and on uneven surfaces for a distance of roughly 12 - 15 km (7.5 - 9.5 mi).
  • Guests should be over 140 cm in height (4'7) to comfortably ride the bikes and helmets can be provided for all participants on request.
  • All salvaged ‘mamachari’ bicycles are ‘Japanese-sized’ and come equipped with front baskets that have the capacity to hold a standard sized backpack.
  • Near public transportation
  • Japanese cuisine often contains meat and seafood elements, with ‘dashi’ being a common base ingredient. Please understand that we will be visiting typical local eateries and that it can be difficult to cater to personal tastes, dietary requirements and food allergies.
  • Group size, environmental factors and the speed in which the group eats and cycles will all impact on the finishing time of our bike tour. As a rough guide, it’s a 3.5 to 4 hour outing.
  • Please appreciate that you have chosen an outdoor activity that may be impacted by the weather. If we encounter a rainy day, basic ponchos will be provided and our cycling tour generally proceeds as planned.
  • By attending this Tokyo bike tour you acknowledge the adventurous nature of the ride and that participation can involve a degree of personal risk. Cycling liability insurance is included for the cycling portion of our experience but you are expected to possess comprehensive travel insurance to protect yourself from unforeseen incidents.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • DIG Tokyo Tours is taking all necessary precautions to keep its guests and local community members fit and healthy during this period. For any concerns regarding tour itineraries or specific health and safety measures feel free to get in touch. I hope to see you over this side of Tokyo soon, Andy!
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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