Avoid the busy streets and cruise the backroads of Tokyo with an English-speaking Japanese tour guide! As you pedal forth, you’ll step back into the history of Tokyo and learn about Japanese culture. Perfect for novice riders and experienced cyclists alike.

 First, we’ll visit the grave of Hachiko, a faithful Akita dog known among Japanese and that rose to international fame following the release of the movie Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. 

Next, we’ll head to the Akasaka Palace. At the Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine, we’ll learn about Japanese folklore and beliefs, climb a miniature Mt. Fuji, and simulate the faith of Mt. Fuji.

At our last stop, we’ll see a 360 degree panoramic view of Shinjuku and finish the tour with a ride in Yoyogi Park.

Highlights
– Visit Hachi’s grave, from the popular movie Hachi
– Learn about Japan’s folklore and beliefs at Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine
– Experience the faith of Mt. Fuji at Fujizuka, a mound representing Mt. Fuji
– Listen to explanations of good luck charms and talismans
– See the panoramic view of Tokyo at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation room
– Bike in Yoyogi Park

Remarks
If the weather forecast is not favourable (including high probability of rain), we will, by the day before the tour, contact you and discuss whether or not the tour will be carried out as scheduled.
If it is rainy on the day of the tour, we will contact you by 08:00am.

Return to Cycling in Japan

Notification of Cancellation	8-10 days prior	2-7 days prior	24 hours prior	Day of tour	After tour start time or no-show
Percentage of Fees Charged	20%	30%	40%	50%	100%

Before the Bike Tour Starts
The tour will be cancelled when one or more of the following scenarios apply:

1. If the tour fees are not paid by the prescribed date.
2. If your cycling skill is not good enough to join the tour.
3. If your height is lower than the height mentioned in the terms and conditions.
4.  If we think you are unable to join the tour due to health problems.
5. If we determine your requests are unreasonable and  beyond the terms of conditions.
6. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum listed. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will be informed 3 days in advance of the bike tour (for one-day tours) and 13 days in advance (for tours two days or longer.
7.  If certain conditions are deemed too dangerous to start the tour, including inclement weather.
8. If the service providers of the tours, such as rental bike shops, hotels, and transportation stop their services

During the Bike Tour
The tour will be cancelled when one or more of the following scenarios apply:

1.  If we judge that you are unable to continue the tour, due to sickness or injury.
2. If you do not follow the instructions or rules for the smooth and safe conduct of the tour, or if you commit an act of violence or behave in a way that threatens the well-being or livelihood to participants, the guide, or others.
3. If we deem conditions  too dangerous for the tour to continue safely.
4. If the hotels or transportation are out of service.

Refund Policy

1. If the tour is cancelled or unable to be continued, part of the services you have not received will be paid back to you after deducting the costs and expenses already incurred. (The refund will be credited to your credit card)
2. If the tour is cancelled or unable to be continued, we will, at your request, make arrangements so that you can return to the point of departure. Additional costs incurred for the return will be charged to the participant(s).
3. If you do not turn up at the meeting place by the appointed time (no show), the tour fee will not be refunded nor credited.