Bike tours in Tokyo
A bike tour covers more of Tokyo than walking, at a pace where you still see it. The most comfortable months are April–May and October–November, with highs around 69°F (20°C) and about 11 rainy days a month.
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Top bike tours in Tokyo
Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike/E-Bike Tour of the City's HighlightsFrom $61View 
Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike/E-Bike Tour of the City's Hidden GemsFrom $61View 
Tokyo Highlights & Local Life E-Bike Tour - Small Group 3-HourFrom $63View
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Tokyo neighbourhoods
The city's main districts, a good way to choose a route or a theme:
- Chiyoda
- The Imperial Palace and its gardens.
- Chuo
- Ginza shopping and the Tsukiji outer market.
- Minato
- Roppongi, Tokyo Tower and the waterfront.
- Shinjuku
- Skyscrapers, nightlife and Shinjuku Gyoen garden.
- Shibuya
- The famous scramble crossing, fashion and Harajuku.
- Toshima
- Ikebukuro's shopping and anime stores.
- Sumida
- The Tokyo Skytree and sumo stadium.
- Taito
- Asakusa's Sensō-ji temple and Ueno Park's museums.
How to pick a good bike tour
- E-bikes make hilly cities easy and are usually worth the small extra cost.
- Ask whether helmets are included and whether the route uses bike lanes or shared streets.
- Look for groups of 12 or fewer, so the guide can stop where there's room to gather.
- Morning tours are cooler and quieter on the roads.
Tokyo month by month
Averages for Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 50 (10) | 52 (11) | 58 (14) | 67 (19) | 74 (24) | 79 (26) | 86 (30) | 88 (31) | 82 (28) | 72 (22) | 62 (17) | 54 (12) |
| Low °F (°C) | 34 (1) | 36 (2) | 41 (5) | 50 (10) | 58 (15) | 65 (19) | 72 (22) | 74 (24) | 69 (20) | 59 (15) | 48 (9) | 39 (4) |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:51 pm | 5:22 pm | 5:48 pm | 6:14 pm | 6:39 pm | 6:59 pm | 6:58 pm | 6:31 pm | 5:49 pm | 5:06 pm | 4:35 pm | 4:29 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for bike tours in Tokyo?
April–May and October–November. Expect highs around 69°F (20°C) and about 11 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and February.
Where can I book bike tours in Tokyo?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
