Backstreets of Shibamata Private Bike Tour with Lunch and Coffee
Backstreets of Shibamata Private Bike Tour with Lunch and Coffee
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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 on a foldable bike
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with dietary options available
Explore Mizumoto Park, Tokyo’s largest waterfront park
Relax with a coffee break at a bike-friendly local cafe
Experience Details
Shibamata is one of Tokyo’s hidden gems, a charming neighborhood away from the usual tourist routes.
Just a short train ride from Nippori Station or the Tokyo Skytree, its retro streets are lined with traditional sweet shops, mom-and-pop restaurants, and quaint local sights.
This private bike tour lets you explore Shibamata at your own pace, discovering its unique atmosphere while enjoying the freedom of cycling.
You will meet your host at a bicycle rental shop near Ohanajaya Station and begin your ride to Shibamata Taishakuten Buddhist Temple, a local landmark. From there, enjoy lunch at a neighborhood restaurant and take a stroll along the retro shopping street.
Continue your ride along the Edogawa Cycling Road toward Mizumoto Park, the largest waterfront park within Tokyo’s 23 wards, and stop for a coffee break at Bicycle Coffee, a local café run by a bicycle enthusiast.
Afterward, fold your bikes, take the train to a nearby station, and cycle back to the rental shop to return your bikes.
Your host is a local bike enthusiast and travel writer with extensive experience leading bicycle tours. They are eager to share the authentic sights, flavors, and experiences of Shibamata, tailoring the tour to your interests for a personal and immersive experience.
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
- 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 is a 2-minute walk from Ohanajaya Station (Keisei Line). 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.