Flexible 3-6 Hour Small-Group Ride

Small Group Cycling Tour in Tokyo

★ 4.9 212 reviews

from $64.78 per person

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Duration: 3 to 6 hours
Meeting point: Hyatt Regency Tokyo, Nishi-Shinjuku
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Tokyo Bike Tour (Small group cycling tour)

Overview

This tour rolls out from a sidewalk next to the Hyatt Regency Tokyo in Shinjuku, where riders meet their guides, pick up bicycles, and set off across the city in a group capped at 8 travellers. From there the route heads to Meiji Jingu Shrine before continuing along back streets, sidewalks and small lanes between the main stops.

The full route strings together Aoyama Cemetery, the shops and restaurants of Roppongi Hills, the Zojo-ji temple, the Shiodome district, and the Imperial Palace. Between the landmarks, guides lead the group along back streets, sidewalks and small lanes, and one reviewer described riding through tiny streets and popping out at the attractions as a great way to cover a big area. Several reviewers also praise the guides' explanations of shrine rituals and Japanese history.

The tour runs between 3 and 6 hours depending on the option booked. It suits travellers with moderate fitness. Lunch is not included.

From$64.78 per person

Duration3 to 6 hours

Rating4.9 from 212 reviews

What's Included

Included

Use of bicycle

Not Included

Lunch

Run byTokyo Bike Tour (Small group cycling tour)

Itinerary

Meet at Hyatt Regency TokyoMeet on the sidewalk next to the Hyatt Regency Tokyo in Nishishinjuku, at the bottom of the stairway leading down to Chuo-Dori Avenue. Bicycles are provided.
Meiji Jingu ShrineSpend 30 minutes at the shrine. Admission ticket is included.
Aoyama CemeteryStop for 20 minutes at the cemetery. Admission ticket is included.
Roppongi HillsRide to the Roppongi Hills shops and restaurants for a 15-minute stop. Admission ticket is included.
Zojo-ji templeVisit the temple for 20 minutes. Admission ticket is included.
ShiodomeSpend 50 minutes in the Shiodome district.
Imperial PalaceStop for 30 minutes at the Imperial Palace, where.
Return to ShinjukuThe tour ends back at the same meeting point beside the Hyatt Regency Tokyo.

BikeIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the listing's own guidance, and they are worth knowing before booking.

Fitness and terrain. The listing asks for a moderate physical fitness level, and reviewers back that up. Distances cited in reviews range from 12.5 to 15 miles with hills and slopes along the way, and one reviewer advised taking the electric bike option if you are not in good shape, an option several reviewers found made the ride easier.
Where you ride. They describe it as manageable, but riders should be comfortable weaving through people and traffic in a big city.
Group size and pace. The group is capped at 8 travellers.
Food and drink. Lunch is not included.
Weather. The listing states the tour requires good weather, with a different date or a full refund offered if it is cancelled for poor conditions. Check the forecast before the day.
What to bring. Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, so book a little ahead rather than the night before. Comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling make sense given the distance and the time in the saddle.

From$64.78 per person

Rating4.9 from 212 reviews

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Common issues. The listing is upfront about several limits. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. A moderate fitness level is expected, and one reviewer found the uphill sections a struggle on a regular bike, so the electric option matters for less confident riders. The tour also needs a minimum number of travellers to run; if the minimum is not met, travellers are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. Cycling on crowded sidewalks is another recurring caveat in reviews. The listing does not state pickup, so travellers should check the booking page for transport details and plan to make their own way to the meeting point in Shinjuku.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The bicycle is included, and admission tickets to Meiji Jingu Shrine, Aoyama Cemetery, Roppongi Hills and Zojo-ji are covered as part of the itinerary. Lunch is not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is on the sidewalk next to the Hyatt Regency Tokyo in Nishishinjuku. Go down the stairway in front of the hotel that leads to Chuo-Dori Avenue and wait under the stairs. A phone number for the operator is listed on the booking page if you have trouble finding it.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

The listing does not state pickup. Travellers should check the live booking page for any transport details and otherwise plan to reach the Shinjuku meeting point on their own. It sits near public transportation.

How Hard Is The Cycling?

Distances cited in reviews range from 12.5 to 15 miles, with hills and slopes along the way, and the listing asks for moderate physical fitness. Electric bikes are offered alongside regular ones, and several reviewers recommend the e-bike for anyone unsure about the climbs. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The duration is 3 to 6 hours depending on the option booked. Reviewers who took the full-day version describe six hours of cycling and walking with a lunch stop. Breaks are timed along the way, as one reviewer noted.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local Tokyo time. If the tour is cancelled for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund.