Night Ride With Ramen

Tokyo Night Cycling with Ramen

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Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Meeting point: Higashimukōjima, Sumida City
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour

Overview

This ride starts near Hikifune station in Sumida and finishes back at the same meeting point. It runs for 2 to 3 hours and is capped at 6 travellers. The operator, Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour, uses folding bikes with 14 to 20 inch wheels, sized for riders between 140 and 180 cm tall.

The route crosses Sakura Bridge, then stops at the Yoshiwara Daimon ruins and Otori Shrine, each for about 15 minutes, before continuing to Senso-ji Temple, also about 15 minutes, with the Asahi Beer Headquarters and Tokyo Skytree passed on the way with short stops. Every stop on the itinerary is free to enter.

Dinner is built in: one ramen per guest, plus bottled water, and a non-alcoholic drink for anyone under 20. Helmets are provided, and private transportation is not. The listing says most travellers can participate, though it advises against the tour for pregnant travellers, people with back problems, or those with serious heart or other medical conditions. Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

From$84.21 per person

Duration2 to 3 hours

What's Included

Included

Helmets
Bottled water
Use of bicycle
Dinner (1 Ramen)
Soda/Pop (Non-alchohol drink is provided for person under 20 years old)

Not Included

Private transportation

Run byTokyo Backstreets Bike Tour

Itinerary

Meet in HigashimukojimaThe meeting point is a shared office at Sumida City, Higashimukojima 2-chome 24-14, about 3 minutes on foot from Hikifune station on the Tobu Skytree line and about 5 minutes from Keisei Hikifune station.
Sakura BridgeA stop of about 5 minutes.
Yoshiwara Daimon ruinsA stop of about 15 minutes at the old gate site.
Otori ShrineAbout 15 minutes at the shrine.
Senso-ji TempleAbout 15 minutes at the temple.
Asahi Beer HeadquartersPassed with a short stop, not a full visit.
Tokyo SkytreePassed with a short stop, not a full visit.
Ramen dinner and finishThe tour includes one ramen per traveller, and the end point is the same as the meeting point.

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What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing are worth knowing before you book, from bike sizing to the refund window.

Bike sizing. The rental bikes are folding models with 14 to 20 inch wheels, suited to riders between 140 and 180 cm. If you are over 180 cm, tell the operator in advance so they can plan for it.
Food and drink. One ramen and bottled water are included, and anyone under 20 gets a non-alcoholic drink. Alcohol is only permitted in Japan from 20 years old.
Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 6 travellers.
Getting there. The meeting point sits about 3 minutes from Hikifune station on the Tobu Skytree line and about 5 minutes from Keisei Hikifune station. It is near public transport, so it is straightforward to reach by train.
Fitness and health. The listing says most travellers can participate. It is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with back problems, and riders should have no heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Weather and refunds. The experience needs good weather. If it is cancelled for weather or because the minimum traveller number is not met, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

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Common issues. There is a strict cancellation cut-off: full refunds only apply if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, and changes inside that window are not accepted. The tour also requires a minimum number of travellers, so it can be cancelled for low numbers, with a different date, a different experience, or a refund offered. Bikes fit riders between 140 and 180 cm, so taller riders need to flag it beforehand. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. The listing does not state pickup, so check the booking page if you need transport to the meeting point.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Helmets, bottled water, use of a bicycle, and dinner consisting of one ramen are all included. A non-alcoholic drink is provided for anyone under 20. Private transportation is not included.

Do I Need To Pay Entry Fees At The Stops?

No. Sakura Bridge, the Yoshiwara Daimon ruins, Otori Shrine, and Senso-ji Temple are all free to enter, with no admission tickets needed. The Asahi Beer Headquarters and Tokyo Skytree are passed with short stops rather than visited inside.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is a shared office in Higashimukojima, Sumida City, about 3 minutes on foot from Hikifune station on the Tobu Skytree line and about 5 minutes from Keisei Hikifune station. The tour ends back at the same point. The listing does not state pickup, so check the booking page if that matters to you.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The tour runs 2 to 3 hours. Individual stops are shorter: about 5 minutes at Sakura Bridge and about 15 minutes each at the Yoshiwara Daimon ruins, Otori Shrine, and Senso-ji Temple.

Can Children Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

The listing says most travellers can participate, but the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems. Riders with heart problems or other serious medical conditions should not join. The bikes suit people between 140 and 180 cm tall, so check the sizing against younger riders.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. If the tour is cancelled for poor weather or because the minimum traveller number is not met, you are offered a different date or a full refund.