Very sunny with clear skies for New Years Day in Tokyo, and many people outside going to the Jinja shrines for Hatsumode, the first visit to the shrines to wish for a good year. A nice view to see for...
As a group that usually welcomes everyone to visit and enjoy cycling in Tokyo, this is an unfortunate post. The widespread of the Corona Virus is growing in Tokyo, on the verge of overshoot. On 7 April Prime Minister...
There were more than few rental bicycle shops in Honolulu from before mainly targeted for tourists. Now Honolulu has a public bike share service called BIKI (http://gobiki.org) and local residents as well as tourists can easily and usefully use...
Happy New Year ! Entering our 12th (WOW !) year of activity, we will continue to welcome and assist everyone interested in cycling around Tokyo, with useful tips and help. We are a small group, but our motivation is strong...
A cool hostel in Kuramae (close to Asakusa) in Tokyo. They have an English site, and booking available from the website. Nui. - https://backpackersjapan.co.jp/nuihostel/english.html They've also have two more guesthouses in Tokyo, toco.(Yanaka) and CITAN (Nihonbashi) toco. - https://backpackersjapan.co.jp/toco/english.html CITAN...
Happy New Year from Cycle Tokyo ! Last year we had more than 15 inquires ranging from ride requests to surveys. We rode around Tokyo together on 7 opportunities with people visiting us from abroad. Hoping for another fun and...
Here's a link share of an article introducing bike rentals in Tokyo. We have our page too for your reference ! http://cycle-tokyo.cycling.jp/shops.html...
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A very chilly day in Tokyo today, which makes you want to stay indoors instead of going out cycling. A perfect day to sit in front of the PC and do some website maintenance. Our Bike Shops page has been...
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After a week of HEAVY rain, we were able to ride together with friends from Hong Kong on a VERRRY sunny Saturday. They must have had alot of luck with them ! :-) Today's route.... MUJI Yurakucho ->Kabukiza ->Tsukiji Fish...
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Two ladies from Hong Kong wer the guests for our casual ride today in central Tokyo. They found us through an articel by Weekend Weekly, a travel magazine published in Hong Kong. The magazine came to us in October 2011...
Our rental bike shop list is a bit out of date, and we apologize for that. We plan to renew it, but here's a pointer in the meantime... The Japan National Tourist Organization has a list of rental bike shops...
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The rainy season is officialy over in the Tokyo area, according to the weather bureau. 15 days earlier than the average, summer has begun. Cycling in Tokyo, even in central Tokyo will be hot this summer. Drink a lot of...
We are concious about smartphones and GPS tools that come in handy when riding. We prepare our cycling route presentations to be mobile/GPS friendly. http://cycle-tokyo.cycling.jp/course.html In addition to the standard route intro page, we prepare the following for each route...
Our Facebook Page is now open ! We'll be posting short notes, information, and interesting pics. Visit the page, and post your comments and stories reagrding cycling and Tokyo. Pls LIKE ! Cycle Tokyo! Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cycle-Tokyo/112395312264125...
With the sudden warm tempratures, the cherry trees in Tokyo and many cities on Kyushu have reached full bloom in recent days and will likely be past their peak by the end of the month. This is a record...
A great message posted on Downtown Bicycles Facebook Page caught my eye. Many cyclists don't bother to stop on a red light, and don't look at themslves as a part of the traffic infrastructure. I won't hide the fact...
I'm going to try this for a while, but rumor says it's a good app for visitors to Tokyo. In English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. Currently free until June 15. iTunes Store : TeePee Guide - Japan Dining & Travel...
This moring was eventful that Tokyoites were able to observe an Annular Solar Eclipse for the first in 173 years. I decided to give my first solar photography a try. With clouds passing by and covering up the sun...
We had a rather cold beginning of the year, but the weather is finally beginning to gt spring-ish. With Golden Week approachng, hope is that there will be warm and sunny days so we can cycle around ! Last weekend,...
Happy New Year, from Cycle Tokyo! To start our activity off for ' 2012 we went riding together yesterday with Phil-san from Scotland. Since Phil-san had brought his foldable Brompton with him, we decided go out of Tokyo, take our...
We rode with a Singaporean young couple on their honeymoon. We rent hybrid bikes and started from Nezu same as usual....
We ride with 2 Malaysians. We rent bikes and started from Nezu....
This September, we had an occasion to ride around Tokyo for half a day with Dr.Lim Seh Guan, from Penang, Malaysia. Dr. Lim is the chairman of G Club Penang Cyclists, a very active cycling club in Penang. They organise monthly...
Bicycle are still important short range transportation for Tokyo residents. So there are many bike shops in this city from small local bike shop to large super-market. But if you look for road bike, MTB, or cross, you need to...
Japan still has a long ways to go to recover from both the physical and mental shock of the earthequake. Just the beginning, this month has been a long month for everyone, and it gave everyone the impression that...
Two and a half weeks have passed since the devastating 9.0 earthquake and tsunami in northeast Honshu, the main island of Japan. As I follow the news here in Oregon on Japanese TV, it's been heart-wrenching to see the faces...
Most lines running average 80% of normal operation, due to the power shortage. Trains run in a special timetable, so don't rely on the normal time schedule. JR Narita Express is still not in operation. People heading from/to Narita Airport...
National Police Agency : Countermeasures for 2011 Tohoku district - off the Pacific Ocean Earthquake - http://www.npa.go.jp/archive/keibi/biki/index_e.htm The death toll as of this writing has exceeded 11000. It is expected to rise even more, as the aftermath becomes more and...
Due to the shortage of power, major railways will limit transportation in the Tokyo area. Though trains are running compared to yesterday, pleas be aware they will be very crowded especially at commute times. Below are just a few of...
Due to the shortage of power, major railways will limit transportation. Below are just a few of the train information. Please be aware of the latest information. Odakyu : Between Shinjuku-Kyodo only all day. No trains westward of Kyodo. Keio...
Northeast Japan has been hit with a big earthquake on 14:46pm, March 11. Tokyo had a big shake as well, but the situation is not as bad as the Tohoku area. Though most of the railway system had stopped on...
Uploaded detailed route information for "Tokyo 4-6 Hour Ride" in the Bike Ride Courses page...
"CYCLING JAPAN by Takashi Niwa: 10 of the Best Rides" (Published by Tokyo Chizu Shuppan, 2009) This bilingual Japanese and English cycling guide introduces 10 recommended cycling courses, from northern Hokkaido - 'Northbound to Cape Soya' - to southern Okinawa...
March 12(Sat) / Tokyo / Tokyo Century Ride Kasai Spring Stage : http://www.goocycle.jp/100mile/ / Entry ends Feb.21 March 5(Sat) / Saitama / Tokyo Enduro 2011 River Stage : http://tokyoenduro-river.jp/ / Entry started 2010/Nov. 20 May 7(Sat) / Shuzuoka(Fuji Speedway)...
The latest issue of "Weekend Weekly", a leisure magazine in Hong Kong includes an article about cycling in Tokyo. We've been informed that Cycle Tokyo! is introduced in the magazine. The editors of the magazine had visited Tokyo last October,...
In the end of the year, you might find a car which is put a colorful decoration on the radiator grill. The decoration called Shougatsu Kazari. (The New Year decoration) It is a lucky charm to pray for safty of next year. and hung from the middle of December to the middle of January. Some people attach it on thier bicycle as a kind of joke. Originally, It is hung on the front door to welcome Toshigami-sama (a god of grain) which is believed to bring good fortune. It is also attach on a door of lavatory and a faucet in the kitchin to purify impurity.
Many Tokyo residents use bicycle to go nearest station from home, lock it at the bike parking, and then get on train to commute. In last 10 years, bike commuters have been increasing gradually. These“bike commuters” ride bike from home...
One of the most delightful experience in Cycle Tokyo! activity is to meet cyclists from overseas and learn about bike culture in their country. We had a chance to meet TBLA(Taiwan Bike Leisure Association) (*1)members in Tokyo on September 12th....
As a cycling portal and NOT a tour company, I feel value in sometimes introducing the reality of everyday cycling in Tokyo, and in Japan. Most visitors will not encounter or witness what I will write below during the stay....
The Tour de France has become popular with Japanese cyclists....
Added "Cycle Kyoto" to our bookmarks page...
In Tokyo, it's rainy season from mid June to end of July. Foreign visitors probably think that Japan has four seasons. It is correct but I feel we have five seasons including a rainy season. It continues for more than...
Manga is one of major segment in Japanese publishing industry. More than 10000 titles of Manga are published EVERY YEAR. Of course there are Mangas for cyclist!...
If you're the lazy type who want to take it easy on the bicycle, try out one of the "Den-Do-Assisuto", or the electric assisted bicycles.
You haven't really been to Japan until you stay in a Ryokan or Japanese style inn. Rates are higher than business hotels, but may include breakfast and/or dinner and a hot spring bath. When you arrive at the inn, remove...
We rode around Roppongi-Aoyama Area with a guest last Sunday. I show you it as a sample of guided tour....
Every Sunday, the car traffic is prohibited on the road before the Imperial Palace. From 10:00am to 3:00pm, the road is opened only for cyclist....
What kind of bicycle do you ride in daily life? I own some bikes, such as a cool road bike and two nice folding bikes. When I ride through the cycling path, I choose my road bike. When I travel,...
The Tokyo Marathon will be held on Feb 28th, Sunday. There will be traffic regualtions enforced around central Tokyo. If you plan to cycle around Tokyo on that day, please take note. Tokyo Marathon 2010 : Traffic Regulations - http://www.tokyo42195.org/2010/traffic_en.html...
I recently found a great bilingual map of Tokyo, It's so useful even in Japanese that it's now my main map I carry around when I bike. "Bilingual Altas of TOKYO", by Tokyo Chizu Publishing is a 1:10,000 scale map that covers most of the 23 wards.
Akemashite Omedetoo! Happy New Year! 2010 is the year of the tiger. If you're lucky enough to be in Japan over the New Years holiday, you can observe many traditions associated with getting the year off to a good...
As the climate gradually cools, autumn leaves begin turning red and yellow in Tokyo. Especially in Tokyo, you can see tall trees which turned yellow. Yes, those are gingko trees....
On Nov 1st, I rode my recumbent at the Twin Ring Motegi. It was the "Motegi 7 hours Enduro"....
With its fine and cool days, autumn is a great season for cycling. I enjoy riding around Tokyo on the weekends. Sometimes I leave Tokyo and visit areas outside the city. In the fall, many people visit Kyoto and Hakone...
Hmm.... It is difficult to choose just 10 out of a million of Ramen shops in Tokyo. After all, there are varieties of tastes, and personal likings are different among individuals. Here's an article anyway. MatadorNetwork - 10 Ramen Shops...
Lynette's photo gallery of Bike Friday Japan Meeting 2009 in Karuizawa - http://www.galfromdownunder.com/galleries/WEB-japan09-gallery/BF%20Club%20of%20Japan%20Gathering/index.html Lynette Chiang, customer evengelist of Bike Friday is in Tokyo, and will be staying for about 3 weeks.We'll be forwarding her posting of videos and talks about...
Cycling Tokyo's Westside Wards tikit-ing around the neighborhood with Bike Friday owner Jeff Gilbert.
Here's a link to Lynette's photo galley.
Hitting the ground pedaling by joining the halffastcycling.com folks for a 40K BBQ ride around Tokyo Bay Tokyo on a Friday with HalfFastCycling.com Lynette Chiang, customer evengelist of Bike Friday is in Tokyo, and will be staying for about 3...
Lynette Chiang, customer evengelist of Bike Friday is in Tokyo, and will be staying for about 3 weeks.Let's see how she has to say about Tokyo, Japan, and the bike culture here. I'll be forwarding her posting of videos and...
Some thought on the not-the-best cycling behavior of Japan.
Uploaded detailed route information for "Kamakura Excursion Course" in the Bike Tour Courses page...
In response to periodic inquries regarding bike events, we decided to prepare a list of annual bike events held mainly around Tokyo. (Threw in some good events that are away from Tokyo.) Suggestions for events that should added are welcome....
I'm getting ready to fly from Oregon to Japan next week for 2 weeks of cycling! I'm looking forward to meeting my friends -- the staff of Cycle Tokyo! -- who volunteer to take you on a unique tour of...
In addition to our tweets, we' will have not just myself, but other staff members blogging here more often with interesting articles about Japanese culture, cycling in Tokyo, intersting events going on, or whatever they are thinking of at the...
We now have a twitter account : @cycletokyo, or http://twitter.com/cycletokyo. Follow us for update information, news, comments, and speak of mind. Our staffs will also be twitting with hashtags (#cycletokyo) or replies(@cycletokyo) Feel free to retweet us or reply us...
Here's a great story about a visitor to Tokyo with his Bike Friday, and his experience. Bravo Amanda Sports ! http://lmlloyd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142:after-action-report-on-biking-tokyo&catid=25:bikes&Itemid=87...
Sorry to have kept everyone waiting. The forum is back online, after trouble getting it working since we switched servers. I finally had time to look over it, and have it working....
Cycle Tokyo! was taken up on Tokyo Journal, the oldest English publication in Japan on the latest Tokyo life and cultures. It's cover story of the latest issue takes up cycling in Tokyo. I was interviewed, answered some questions that...
I found a webpage for the exhibitors, which says that Cycle Mode 2009, or the largest bike show in Tokyo will held on Dec.11,12,13. this year. http://www.cyclemode.net/exhibition/...
Here's an Englsh version of a map service provided by a Japanese service provider MapFan. At last, we have a rather detailed map of Tokyo in English ! I hope it stays. http://www.mapfan.com/en/en_m.cgi...
Here's a really nice book about everyday life, travel and culture in Japan. Just about everything you'll want to know (and need to know) about Japanese life. In addition to detailed and up-to-date (second edition, published September 2008 !) information about life in Japan, the book gives the reader a very good veiw of all parts of Japan by covering all regions of Japan. A great read whether you're planning a trip to Japan, or you're just dreaming about one !
TokyoTopia is a very organized website for getting information about Tokyo and Tokyo life. Run by a UK Tokyoite who's lived in Tokyo since 2001, it has useful and everyday information to navigate the city and make your stay/life in...
The largest consumer bike show event in Japan will be held this November in Tokyo and Osaka. The Tokyo venue will be held on Nov.7,8,and 9 st Makuhari Messe, in Chiba Prefecture. CYCLEMODE '2008 : http://www.cyclemode.net/exhibition/index_e.html View Larger Map...
I had been looking quite a while for an online English map of Tokyo, and I bumped into one at last. OpenStreetMap is a free editable map of the whole world, a Wiki world map, to say it short. Though...
Here's a new rental bike service that opened in April. They have a very comprehensive rental system with reasonable pricing. What's also nice about them is that they have an online booking system in English, so visitors can reserve a...
Too late a posting, but I just found out that the Century Ride 2008 in Arakawa (actually 80Km) takes place today. http://www.100mile.jp/english/index.html...
The cherry trees, or sakura are in full bloom right now in Tokyo. It's said that the bloom in Tokyo should be at it's best this couple of weeks. There were alot of people outside today strolling under the...
March here... The cold weather is just about to wear away in Tokyo, with some warm days (in between cold days) this few days. Look out for hay fever though, Tokyo expects alot of cedar pollen this year. The cherry...
Cycle Tokyo! starts it's 3rd year in 2008, as we plan to continue feeding everyone with useful and intersting information on bicycle riding in Tokyo. Whether you're an Tokyoite or someone planning a Tokyo visit, keep tuned if you're interested...
2007 was the second year for Cycle Tokyo!, and we are glad to report that we had continued biking inquiries and requests for guides all throughout the year. We're on the top now on Google English, looking up "cycling" and...
The gingko trees at Junguu Gaien is famous for it's beautiful yellow autumn leaves. The scenery should be at it's best this couple of weeks. There will be ALOT of people on the weekends, so park your bikes in...
The annual bicycle show : CYCLE MODE Internaltional 2007 will be held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba from Nov.16 to 18. Makuhari Messe is a convention center located in Makuhari, which is a 40minute train ride from Tokyo. Major...
Here's some information we received about an cycling fashion show on November 6th in Roppongi. --- The SALONISTA cycling fashion show in on November 6, 2007 at 7pm at STEREO @ Roppongi. Anyone who rides a bike to the SALONISTA...
I noticed this sign up on Harumi Dori that says the bicycles are NOT allowed on the sidewalks on Ginza Dori. Keep in mind that though bikes are not prohibited on sidewalks in many areas of Japan, there are...
With the coming of summer in Tokyo, the season of fireworks start with the peak of the season from the end of July to the middle of August. Japan is famous for it's variety size of the fireworks, as...
Uploaded detailed route information for "Asakusa-Aoyama Ride" in the Bike Tour Courses page...
Though directly not a bike related topic, Food and gourmet information is something verry important in order to have a nice cycling experience in Tokyo ! :-) So here we go... "Gourmet Navigator", known as "Guru-Navi" is a very popular...
In addition to the ones I introduced the other day, here are some more bilingual maps of Tokyo. The links below are to AMAZON US, meaning you can purchase them outside of Japan. Road atlas Japan 1:250,000, Hokkaido only 1:600,000...
I'm curious to find out about whether people having experience riding the bike in Tokyo are comfortable riding either on the sidewalk, or the roadway. I've set up a poll in the forum, to find out. http://cycle-tokyo.cycling.jp/forum/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=3;t=11 Please send in...
The Cycle Tokyo ! website now has a forum !...
Added a page explaining general area, road and geographical information as : "Getting Around Tokyo"...
A map is handy to have in riding around Tokyo, but few good maps are in English. Here's a list of some found online and offline. Please send us information if you have any recommendations. Tokyo metropolitan atlas - All...
Added a list of shops specializing in fix gear bicycles in Bike Rentals and Cycle Shops page...
Happy New Year ! The staff of Cycle Tokyo! wishes everyone a wonderful year. ' 2007 in Japan is the year of the wild boar, or "Ino-Sshi-shi" Japan carries the tradition of nameing the year by the twelve zodiac signs(in...
A recap of Cycle Tokyo! in 2006, our activities this year, and thoughts for 2007.
Cycle Tokyo ! provides detailed cycling information around the Tokyo area, but what about cycling Japan in general ? Japan Cycling Navigator is a good source for information for cycling in Japan. General information can be found about food, the...
Wondering where to ride your bike on a sunny Sunday ? Let's get together with many cyclists on the 3rd Sunday of every month and ride the Arakawa Cycling Course in Tokyo! The December ride is scheduled to take place...
The world wide film event : Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) Tokyo will be held from Nov 9 thru Nov 12 in Tokyo, in the Shibuya area. Please check out the BFF website for specific details and times. Bicycle Film Festival...
For those interested in bicycles and bike parts, there will be two cycle shows going on around Tokyo in November. CYCLE MODE international 2006 will be held at Makuhari Messe on Nov.4,and 5, followed by the Tokyo Cycle Show, which...
Uploaded detailed route information for "B Class Gourmet Ride"...
From the introduction page... The bicycle is the ideal transportation method to move around central Tokyo, do sightseeing at your own pace, and stroll around the city without worrying about train times, traffic jams, and all the fuss about driving...
The Cycle Tokyo! website (http://cycle-tokyo.cycling.jp/) is officially open...
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