Private Asakusa Foodie Bike Tour: Sensoji and Local Snacks
Private Asakusa Foodie Bike Tour: Sensoji and Local Snacks
10 meals
Embark on a foodie exploration of Asakusa with views of the Tokyo Skytree and cycle to Sensoji Temple and the Ryogoku Sumo Stadium, and stroll along a shopping street sampling snacks along the way.
Highlights
Cycle through Asakusa’s backstreets with a local guide, sampling classic snacks along the way
Visit Sensoji Temple, Ryogoku Sumo Stadium, a shopping street, and enjoy Tokyo Skytree views
Taste sakura mochi, warabimochi, takoyaki, and sweet potato cakes
Accommodate gluten-free and pescatarian diets upon request
Explore alternative shops and restaurants if original stops are closed
10 meals
Experience Details
Asakusa is where traditional Japan meets modern Tokyo, but its popularity can make it crowded.
This bike tour offers a fresh way to explore the area, cycling through quiet alleyways and backstreets while stopping to taste local snacks and street foods with a guide who knows the neighborhood well.
You’ll see shrines, temples, parks, and shopping streets while enjoying the flavors that define Asakusa. Along the way, try four classic treats: sakura mochi, warabimochi, takoyaki, and sweet potato cakes. Cycle past traditional roads, bridges, and alleys while taking in views of the Tokyo Skytree.
The tour begins at a meeting point near Hikifune Station. Your host will guide you to your first food stop, then visit a Buddhist temple and a Shinto shrine.
Cross the Sumida River, explore Sensoji Temple, nearby shopping streets, and a local spot to pick up a classic souvenir. Continue through gardens and parks, try more local sweets, and pass Ryogoku Sumo Hall before stopping for your final tasting in a shopping mall. The tour ends back at the meeting point.
Cycle confidently through busy streets and narrow alleys with the help of your expert guide. They will tailor the route to your pace and dietary needs, making it easy to enjoy Asakusa's sights, flavors, and culture.
This private tour means no one slows you down, so you can explore and eat your way through the neighborhood at your own speed.
What You Get
Good To Know
- 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. Please inquire if you are taller than 190cm or weigh more than 100kg.
- 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.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be 5 minutes from Hikifune Station (Keisei Line), or about 11 min by train from Asakusa Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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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