Dig in and find the experience that's best suited to your style of exploration. Comfortable mamachari cruiser style bicycles, dashing vintage Japanese road bikes or expedition by foot, the choice is yours when it comes to tackling the streets of Tokyo.
BROWSE ALL TOKYO BIKE & FOOD TOURS
In Andy's words...
"This is my signature experience and most popular day out. Crafted to give an honest local insight into life in the backstreets of Tokyo, with a neighbourhood lunch and a handful of eats thrown in for good measure, the Tokyo West-Side Cycling & Food Tour is a nifty way to bounce around town as the locals do; on a standard issue mamachari bike."
In Andy's words...
"The Tokyo West-Side Walking & Street Food Tour is curated for those that’d prefer to hit the pavement on foot. Concentrating on a smaller but no less impressive area than the cycling and food tour, this jaunt focuses more on the ‘cheap and cheerful’ street food eats and gaining a new appreciation of life in the alluring streets of Nakano and Koenji."
In Andy's words...
"Lacking the food stops and stop-start nature of my other outings, the Tokyo West-Side Classic Road Bike Tour is all about blasting through the streets of West Tokyo on a slick Japanese chromoly road bike. Bicycle restoration is a sickness of mine and presenting guests with the opportunity to ride a piece of Japanese cycling history is the perfect way to get these gems back out into the wild where they belong."
IN DOT POINTS
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Cycle the eclectic Tokyo neighbourhoods of Nakano, Koenji and Asagaya on a salvaged Japanese 'mamachari' bicycle.
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Enjoy a 'salaryman' style lunch experience and a handful of street food eats from popular neighbourhood vendors.
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Ride the twisting backstreets, riverside bike paths and bustling activity hubs away from the tourist crowds.
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A small group or private bike tour ensures an intimate cycling experience.
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Gain a new appreciation of life in the streets of Tokyo, Japanese cycling culture and an eye-opening introduction to the city's vibrant inner west-side.
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Venture into the offbeat neighbourhoods of Nakano and Koenji and drop by genuine local eateries on a 2 hour walking and street food tour.
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Gain a new appreciation of local flavours and an eye-opening introduction to everyday life in the streets of Tokyo.
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Get your hands dirty as we tear into a selection of popular street food eats from local vendors, independent markets and Japanese franchises.
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A small group or private walking and food tour ensures a personal and all access experience.
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Unwind over a drink at a local izakaya and walk away a slew of new tips and tricks to squeeze the most out of this mesmerising city.
IN DOT POINTS
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Cycle the backstreets of West Tokyo on an exquisitely handcrafted Japanese vintage road bike from the revered workshops of Zunow, 3Rensho, Nagasawa, Toei, Samson, Kalavinka, Nakagawa, Cherubim and company.
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Gain an eye-opening introduction into life in the streets of Tokyo from the comfort of your saddle.
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Break free from the tourist crowds and ride Tokyo as a true local.
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A private bike tour ensures an outing tailored to your cycling expertise.
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No sightseeing stops on this brisk 20+ km Tokyo bike tour, it's an unadulterated cycling jaunt through the captivating west-side of town.
IN DOT POINTS
THE PARTICULARS
PRICE
Small group ride ¥12,000
Private ride from ¥11,000
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START TIME
9:30 am morning ride
2:00 pm afternoon ride
On request bookings available
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6 min train ride from Shinjuku
16 min train ride from Shibuya
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DURATION
3.5 to 4 hours
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DISTANCE
12 - 15 km (7.5 - 9.5 mi)
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FITNESS
A moderate level of fitness and cycling competency is recommended to fully enjoy this cycling jaunt
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AGE
The minimum age for the small group ride is 10. For families with younger children, please enquire about the private ride option
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GROUP SIZE
Min 1 - Max 8
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INCLUSIONS
A typical 'salaryman' style lunch experience at a popular neighbourhood eatery
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2 Japanese street food eats from longstanding neighbourhood vendors
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Your choice of drink from one of Japan's 5+ million vending machines
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Cycling liability insurance; just in case!
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EXCLUSIONS
None! This is an all inclusive bike ride
THE PARTICULARS
PRICE
Small group food tour ¥15,000
Private food tour from ¥10,000
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START TIME
11:30 am morning walk
4:00 pm afternoon walk
On request bookings available
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4 min train ride from Shinjuku
14 min train ride from Shibuya
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DURATION
2 hours
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DISTANCE
2 km (1.25 mi)
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FITNESS
A basic level of fitness is recommended to fully enjoy this Tokyo walking and street food tour
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AGE
Guests of all ages welcomed
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GROUP SIZE
Min 1 - Max 7
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INCLUSIONS
5 Japanese street food eats from a revolving selection of local vendors, markets and popular franchises
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Your choice of drink at a cosy neighbourhood izakaya
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EXCLUSIONS
¥165 JR Train ticket from Nakano - Koenji
THE PARTICULARS
PRICE
Private ride from ¥15,000
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START TIME
9:00 am morning ride
2:00 pm afternoon ride
On request bookings available
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6 min train ride from Shinjuku
16 min train ride from Shibuya
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DURATION
2.5 hours
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DISTANCE
20+ km (12.5+ mi)
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FITNESS
A intermediate level of fitness and competency on a road bike is recommended to fully enjoy this vintage cycling tour
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AGE
The minimum age for the road bike ride is 16. For families with younger children, please enquire about a more suitable cycling option
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GROUP SIZE
Min 1 - Max 2
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INCLUSIONS
A handcrafted Japanese chromoly road bike or comfortable cruiser style bicycle
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Your choice of drink from a neighbourhood vending machine
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Cycling liability insurance; just in case!
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EXCLUSIONS
None! This is an all inclusive bike ride
PRIVATE & FAMILY TOURS
Explore Tokyo on a private or family friendly jaunt that's been passionately tailored with your specific needs and interests in mind.
Take the stress out of travel and experience the city as a local as we unearth the sights, attractions and tastes of Tokyo.
Private tours, family friendly adventures, team building voyagers, celebrations, ‘footy trips’ and romantic escapades; DIG caters to it all.
For private tour enquiries and availability, please contact me directly via the contact page or email.
If you can dream it up, DIG Tokyo Tours can make it happen!
TOKYO BIKE RENTALS
Looking to rent a bike in Tokyo? There's always the possibility of hiring a mamachari bicycle for the day.
If a rental can't be directly provided due to a demanding fleet schedule, I’m always happy to personally recommend some solid bike rental operators here in Tokyo.
On the spot pick-up and multi-day hire is not possible.
For all Tokyo bike rental enquiries, please contact me directly via the contact page or email.
