Akihabara And Palace E-Bike Loop

Tokyo Deep Inside Cycle Tour～3 Hours E Bike Tour around Tokyo

★ 5.0 65 reviews

from $97.17 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Marunouchi, Chiyoda City
Cancellation: Free cancellation
On board: Snacks included
Run by: TOKYO ACTIVE TOURS

Overview

This three-hour electric bike ride starts at a building near the Marunouchi north exit of Tokyo Station and covers ground that reviewers said you probably would not see on other tours or when exploring alone. TOKYO ACTIVE TOURS runs it with a maximum of four travellers, on e-bikes with a helmet, insurance and a traditional taiyaki snack included in the price. Riders who book all four spots get the tour to themselves automatically.

The route strings together the stone wall remains of the Kanda Bridge Gate, Kanda Matsuya, Akihabara, Hijiribashi Bridge, and the secondhand book area of Jinbocho, before continuing to Yasukuni Shrine and Chidorigafuchi. Stops are short, roughly five to fifteen minutes each, so the tour keeps moving. One reviewer measured the full distance at over ten kilometres and described it as a welcome break after days of walking.

Guides are described in reviews as friendly, informative and generous with the city's history. One traveller, in their sixties and five months past a knee replacement, reported never feeling unsafe or unable on the ride. Bottled water is not included, so bring a drink.

From$97.17 per person

Duration3 hours

Rating5.0 from 65 reviews

What's Included

Included

Use of bicycle
Bicycle helmet
Snacks (Taiyaki（Traditional Japanese snacks）)
Bicycle insurance fee

Not Included

Bottled water

Run byTOKYO ACTIVE TOURS

Itinerary

Meet at Marunouchi Eiraku BuildingThe meeting point is on the ground floor at Marunouchi 1-4-1 in Chiyoda City, a four-minute walk from the Marunouchi north exit of JR Tokyo Station and directly connected to Otemachi subway station via exit B1.
Tokyo Central Railway StationThe tour spends 15 minutes around Tokyo Station and the surrounding Marunouchi area.
Kanda Bridge Gate stone wallA 15-minute stop at the remains of the old gate's stone wall.
Kanda MatsuyaA 10-minute stop at Kanda Matsuya.
Akihabara15 minutes at Akihabara.
Hijiribashi BridgeA 10-minute stop at the bridge.
Kanda Daruma and Jinbocho15 minutes at Kanda Daruma, then 10 minutes in the Jinbocho secondhand book district.
Yasukuni Shrine and Chidorigafuchi10 minutes at the shrine, then 5 minutes at Chidorigafuchi.

BikeIncluded

HelmetIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most from this ride.

Height limit. Riders under 145 cm tall cannot join, which rules out most young children. The listing sets this as a firm rule rather than a suggestion. Check the height of everyone in your party before booking.
Pace and effort. The e-bikes give an electric assist, and one reviewer who rode the tour five months after a knee replacement said they never felt unsafe or unable. Another reviewer felt safe throughout thanks to careful riding through traffic. That said, the listing advises against the tour for people with back problems or serious medical conditions.
Snacks and drinks. A taiyaki, a traditional filled Japanese sweet, is included, and one reviewer singled out the snack choice for praise. Bottled water is not included, so the listing asks you to bring your own drinks.
Group feel. The tour runs with up to four travellers in a mixed group, and booking all four places makes it private automatically. If other guests cycle slowly, especially children, the guide adjusts the pace for everyone.

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Akihabara and Palace E-Bike Loop (this tour)$97.17

Rain plan. Rain can stop the bike ride, but you then choose between a refund or a rain-day limited walking route. The walking option uses the subway to visit Tokyo Station, a historic shrine, the secondhand book district and a park on the former Edo Castle site. The operator may also cancel outright for safety in bad weather.
Getting there. The meeting point is easy to reach, a four-minute walk from the Marunouchi north exit of JR Tokyo Station and directly linked to Otemachi subway station via exit B1. Arrive on time. If you are late without notice, the tour is cancelled with a full cancellation fee and no refund.

From$97.17 per person

Rating5.0 from 65 reviews

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with back problems. Anyone under 145 cm cannot ride. Being late without notice means a 100 percent cancellation fee on the day. Weather can cancel the ride for safety, though a walking alternative or refund is offered when rain is the cause. Bottled water and other drinks are not provided. The timetable can shift on the day, and during cherry blossom season the route may be adjusted to include blossom viewing.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour Price?

The price covers use of the e-bike, a bicycle helmet, bicycle accident insurance and a taiyaki, a traditional Japanese sweet. Bottled water is excluded, so bring your own drink. There are no entry fees on the itinerary, since every stop is free to enter.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is the ground floor of the Marunouchi Eiraku Building at Marunouchi 1-4-1 in Chiyoda City. It is a four-minute walk from the Marunouchi north exit of JR Tokyo Station, and directly connected to Otemachi subway station via exit B1. The listing does not state hotel pickup, so check the booking page if you need one.

How Far Do You Ride, And Is It Hard?

One reviewer tracked the ride at over ten kilometres, but the electric assist makes it manageable for most people. One traveller who rode five months after a knee replacement reported feeling safe and able throughout. The listing cautions against joining with back problems, and anyone under 145 cm cannot take part.

Can Children Join The Tour?

Only children tall enough for the bikes can join, as riders under 145 cm are not allowed. Mixed tours sometimes include children, and the guide then slows the pace to suit the group. Booking all four places makes the tour private.

What Happens If It Rains?

You can choose a refund or switch to a rain-day limited walking route covering Tokyo Station, a historic shrine, the secondhand book district and a park on the former Edo Castle site. The operator may also cancel for safety reasons in poor conditions, in which case the listing offers a different date or a full refund.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window there is no refund and no changes are accepted. If you miss the meeting time without prior notice, the tour is cancelled with a 100 percent fee, and cut-off times follow local Tokyo time.