Tower Area E-Bike, Sunset Option

Overview

This three-hour ride from Japan Wonder Travel starts in Tsukiji, the old fish market neighborhood, and loops past some of central Tokyo's most recognizable landmarks on an electric bike. An English-speaking local guide leads the way, and the two start-time options, daytime or sunset, change the order of the route to give riders the best possible views at each stop. The motor assist makes it easy to conquer Tokyo's slopes, including the climb to Atago Shrine.

The route is built around a cluster of big names packed close together. Riders pass Hama-rikyu Gardens, stop at Zojo-ji Temple, the Shogun family temple, and continue past the National Diet Building, Hibiya Park and the Imperial Palace. There is a guided temple stop of half an hour and shorter photo stops along the way. The guide also points out sights between the headline stops that bus and subway passengers never see.

Inclusions depend on which departure is chosen. The daytime tour includes a traditional Japanese snack in Hibiya Park, while the sunset tour includes a Tokyo Tower observation deck ticket. It suits riders who meet the height, weight and age requirements and want a lot of ground covered in one afternoon or evening.

Itinerary

1. Meet in TsukijiThe group meets at an address in Tsukiji, in Chuo City, 15 minutes before the start time for a briefing.
2. Hama-rikyu GardensThe route passes by the gardens, a five-minute stretch of riding.
3. Zojo-ji TempleA guided tour of the temple lasting 30 minutes, with time to take in the Shogun family temple grounds.
4. Tokyo TowerA 10-minute photo stop. Sunset departures also include a Tokyo Tower observation deck ticket.
5. National Diet BuildingRiders pass Japan's political center with a 10-minute photo stop.
6. Imperial PalaceA 10-minute photo stop at the palace before the return leg.
7. Back to TsukijiThe tour ends at the same Tsukiji meeting point. The listing notes the end time may run about 30 minutes late due to traffic or other courses.

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