Backstreets of Shibamata Private Bike Tour w/ Lunch & Coffee
Hop on a bike and explore Shibamata, a Tokyo neighborhood with a retro flair! Explore a temple, a shopping street, and cycling roads in this bike tour that includes lunch and coffee.
Highlights
Cycle through the retro streets of Shibamata, a retro area of Tokyo, on a rental foldable bicycle
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (gluten-free and pescatarian options are available)
Visit the pristine Mizumoto Park, the biggest waterfront park within the 23 wards of Tokyo, famous for its beautiful gardens and diverse wildlife
Enjoy a coffee break at a bike-friendly local cafe
10 meals
Experience Details
There are plenty of local gems to be found outside the Tokyo tourist circuit — one of them is the quaint neighborhood of Shibamata. Easy to access by train from Nippori Station and the Tokyo Skytree, Shibamata’s retro streets, lined with traditional sweet shops and mom-and-pop restaurants, are perfect for visitors hoping to experience a lesser-known side of Japan’s capital.
In this private bike tour, you’ll cycle through Shibamata’s landmarks, including its main Buddhist Temple, a retro shopping street, and the biggest waterfront park within the 23 wards of Tokyo. Experience the unique atmosphere of this local neighborhood at your own pace, stopping along the way for lunch and coffee at local spots.
Itinerary:
-Meet your host at a bicycle rental shop near Ohanajaya Station
-Cycle to the Shibamata Taishakuten Buddhist temple
-Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and stroll along a shopping street
-Cycle on the Edogawa Cycling Road towards Mizumoto Park
-Enjoy a coffee break at Bicycle Coffee, a local coffee shop owned by a bicycle enthusiast
-Fold your bike and travel by train to a nearby station, then cycle back to the bicycle rental shop
-Return the rental bicycles
Your host is a local bike enthusiast and travel writer with extensive experience guiding local bicycle tours. Eager to show you the authentic flavors, sights, and experiences in Shibamata, they will draw from their knowledge of the area to craft a tour itinerary suited to your needs.
Inclusions
Bicycle and helmet rental
Bottle of water
Lunch
Coffee
Fee for train travel within the tour
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Street foods (available for purchase at your own expense)
Food and additional beverages at the restaurant/coffee shop
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point is a 2-minute walk from Ohanajaya Station (Keisei Line). More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Most of the roads are flat, so this bicycle tour is suitable for participants of all ages.
This tour involves riding folding bikes, which might be smaller than the ones you usually ride.
Please wear clothes and shoes that are suitable for cycling.
The bicycles supplied have a maximum weight limit of 100kg and are best suited for riders between 140 and 190cm tall.
This tour can be adapted for gluten-free or pescatarian diets. If you have any dietary restrictions, please notify the host upon booking so they adjust the food contents accordingly.
If the stores and restaurants included in the itinerary are closed on the day of the tour, the host will take you to alternative ones.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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10 meals
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