Guided Half Day Electric Scooter Tour in Tokyo – The Old and the New Tokyo

Chuo City Trip Overview

Discover both Tokyo’s traditional areas as well as the more modern neighborhoods while riding an electric scooter for easy transfers between sightseeing areas! Learn from your guide about Japan’s many faces and dive into its history by reaching several meaningful locations. This half day tour focuses on scenic spots and panoramic views for your social media buff!

Additional Info

Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Chuo City, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan

Discover both Tokyo’s traditional areas as well as the more modern neighborhoods while riding an electric scooter for easy transfers between sightseeing areas! Learn from your guide about Japan’s many faces and dive into its history by reaching several meaningful locations. This half day tour focuses on scenic spots and panoramic views for your social media buff!
Stop At: Tokyo Station Marunouchi Ekimae Hiroba, 1-9, Marunouchi, Chiyoda 100-0005 Tokyo Prefecture

Start the tour with a stop at the Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station. The old red bricks building that survived the war is still one of Tokyo’s main landmarks today.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Imperial Palace, 1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda 100-8111 Tokyo Prefecture

Next, make a brief stop at the Imperial Palace grounds and listen to an introduction to Japanese history. Take a picture in front of the guard towers that remain since the Edo period, when a huge castle town was standing on the same grounds.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Akihabara, Sotokanda, Chiyoda 101-0021 Tokyo Prefecture

After leaving the Imperial Palace and Japanese history behind, head towards Akihabara, Tokyo’s main hub for pop culture and entertainment.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Sumida River, Tokyo Prefecture

Next up, stop on the banks of Sumida River to take pictures of one of central Tokyo’s most famous views, with Tokyo Skytree, the Asahi Beer Hall and the Flamme d’Or in a single picture!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ueno Park, Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture

The fourth stop of the tour is Ueno Park, where Kaneiji, one of Tokyo’s biggest temple used to be. Here you can learn more about Tokyo’s past from your guide since history defining battles took place here.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai), 3-8-12 Matsugaya, Taito 111-0036 Tokyo Prefecture

The next area you will be going through is Kappabashi, a shopping street famous for its multitude of shops selling kitchenware and its interesting building architecture.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, 2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito 111-0034 Tokyo Prefecture

From the open terrace Observation Deck on the 8th floor of the Center, you can get a good view of the Kaminarimon and Nakamise street.
From there, you will be asked to visit Nakamise street and Senso-ji on your own while your guide will be watching over the electric scooters. (30 min)

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon), 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture

Enter the beautiful Nakamise Street through the famous Kaminari-mon gate and enjoy a leisurely stroll while trying out some of the local sweets sold left and right.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Senso-ji Temple, 2-3-1, Asakusa, Taito 111-0032 Tokyo Prefecture

The 250 meter long Nakamise street will lead you right to the entrance of one of Tokyo’s most famous landmarks: Senso-ji, the city’s oldest temple. Take a few minutes to appreciate the architecture and impregnate yourself with the spiritual energy of this holy place before trying out an omikuji fortune telling if you would like to.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Asahi Beer Headquarters, 1-23-1 Azumabashi, Sumida 130-8602 Tokyo Prefecture

Next up, stop on the banks of Sumida River to take pictures of one of central Tokyo’s most famous views, with Tokyo Skytree, the Asahi Beer Hall and the Flamme d’Or in a single picture!

Stop At: Nihonbashi Bridge, 1-chome, Nihonbashi, Chuo 103-0027 Tokyo Prefecture

The last stop of the tour is Nihonbashi, known as one of original downtown centers of the old Tokyo before new city centers such as Shinjuku or Shibuya became prominent.

Duration: 5 minutes

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