CUSTOMER REVIEWS

The Fringe Tour was awesome! And I would definitely do another tour with Y&Y. They were a sweet couple that showed us a bunch of little known sites in Tokyo and even though it rained it didn't stop us :)smile They were fun, informative, helpful, patient, and accommodating. The Japanese Garden, city zoo, and aquarium were only a few of the great places we visited. For beginner bikers (like myself) the bikes might take some getting used to but the route is so safe you can take your time - I always felt comfortable. I would recommend this to all my friends and visitors to Tokyo to get away from the typical Tokyo sites and experience something off the beaten track. I can't wait to do another tour!

(Kalai, Toronto, Canada)

I wasn't quite sure what to expect on my first Tokyo bike tour, but after participating in the Fringe Tour, I would definitely do it again! The bike route, pace and length were all accommodating for an infrequent bike rider like me. And, even though I have lived in Japan for seven years, it was fun to see a whole other side of Tokyo that I have never seen before. Yasushi and Yoko, our guides, were wonderful! I felt well taken care of during the entire ride. Also, the tour offered me a wonderful chance to make several new friends from Japan and Canada. I would so recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience something fun and different in Japan.

(Susan, Seattle, US)

I’m from neighbor city, Yokohama and joined the tour with my friend. However, it turned out I could see the side of Tokyo I’ve never seen before! 6hours bicycle tour sounded long first, but roads were well chosen and I had fun the whole time. Also we made several stops with fun things to see. Personally, I had fun biking riverside and visiting Japanese garden where we fed Koi. I definitely recommend the tour not only to tourists but locals also.

(Hiroko, Yokohama, Japan)

I joined the tour from Tsukuba. On joining this tour, I expected three things. Discovering something new about Tokyo, brushing up my rusty English and slimming down in my waist size. I really enjoyed walking around the Japanese garden, feeding Koi and watching cute animals. I especially like the river side cycling road with excellent view. It was also wonderful that I met some new friends from overseas. I had a really great time with Y&Y. Thank you and I definitely will join other tours!

(Tatsuya, Tsukuba, Japan)

I have been visiting Tokyo for over 10 years. A Japanese friend of mine, who was born and raised in Tokyo, asked me to going on a bike tour exploring Tokyo. The city has many areas specifically designed just for cycling and with my schedule, I rarely get a chance to enjoy the recreational areas that Tokyo offers.  So, I said, Yes. At the start of the tour, we were met by Yasushi and Yoko, owners and operators, of Y & Y Cycling. As I found out, to my surprise, both had studied English for three years abroad, so communicating in the English was simply not an issue. Moreover, both have done their homework, along the tour at several stops, such as the zoo and aquarium, they explain exhibits and augment explanations with informative pictures and maps. The cyclist need not worry about lunch, water, or entrance to sites. Additionally, sites of interest are pre-planned and well thought-out.  Just bring your camera and energy for a fantastic day of cycling. I recommend this tour not just for visitors, but also locals, my friend remarked, Although she had lived in Tokyo for many years, she discovered a few secret view spots and cool places that she had not known.

(Mofiz, San Francisco, California and Yokohama, Japan)

The first thing I would like to say is awesome! I am not a kind of person who is into outdoor activities, but I do enjoy exploring local stuff; things that typical guidebooks do not pick up. If you are looking for something not too touristy and something new, you should definitely try this tour. It is like wandering around the area with your good friends who live there. That makes you feel like you know the real Tokyo. I did find a lot of new things even I have lived in just half- an- hour from the area (Kasai and Urayasu) all my life. Parks we visited are not the major, famous ones, but they are beautiful and there were many local people, which made me feel like I was one of them. It was kind of cool. Bike ride was not a problem at all even though I am not that athletic. Biking along the river was great! And, our guides, Yasushi and Yoko, took a really good care of us. They answered all of my trivial questions that popped up in my mind (I didn't mean to challenge them.) This is a definite advantage of having a guide who actually lives in the area where you are touring. The coffee break at the end of the tour was so exclusive and so special. I would definitely take my friends on one of these tours if they come visit me from somewhere out of Tokyo area. Yes! I even want to take my Japanese friends living in Kyoto on this tour. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Cheers!

(Michiko, Funabashi, Japan)

"TOKYO FRINGE tour" was pleasant cycling for me. I could see many animals and plants around Tokyo Bay and also the guides were very kind. I visited Gyousen Park, zoo, Kasai Sea Life Park and Tokyo Disney Resort. Especially, the lunch I had under the clear sky at Kasai Seaside Park tasted delicious. :) In the afternoon, I saw the sunset at Tokyo Bay. The view was so nice that I took many pictures with my reflex camera. Thank you for giving a wonderful day to me. If I have another chance, I would like to join their tours again.

(Masami, Yokohama, Japan)

I had a great time with Y&Y cycling tours! I can't believe I had so many exciting discoveries in the Shitamachi area in just one day! It's difficult to choose, but I have three things that I really like about the tour. First, our guides Yasushi and Yoko took us not only to just some sightseeing spots but they gave us the history behind them, which makes the tour more meaningful! Next, we could take a very unique picture of skytree! If you just visited there by yourself you would never find it! You can go to areas that only locals know or even ones they don't know! I felt so lucky to find this tour!!! And, lastly and my most favorite part of the tour, the people in Shitamachi. They are true Tokyoites, friendly and cheerful, very talkative (and loud but) you can't help loving them. The Shitamachi Mom at the leather museum is awesome! You'll feel so much energy. In addition, you can get nice leather goods there. I'm so thrilled to take another tour with them! Thanks, Yasushi and Yoko!

(Akiko, Ichikawa, Japan)

It was a very enjoyable tour! Unlike other guided tours, the group was small and the course was very unique. Yasushi and Yoko are fun, friendly, informative, and helpful guide. Although I hadn't ridden a bike for a long time, I had no trouble catching up. The bike was easy to ride and I could borrow a helmet. I have visited Shitamachi area many times before, but there were many new discoveries. I really enjoyed feeding koi inside the Japanese garden. Riding beside Sumida River was also nice. I would recommend this guided tour to those who is traveling Japan for the first time as well as those who have already visited Japan many times.

(Yuki, Kawasaki, Japan)

I joined Odaiba Tour mid-November. Though I am from Tokyo, I could see things that I've never seen before. It was full of excitement and new discovery thanks to the kind and informative guides. The route is well-considered so it is easy to follow the guide by bike and you will come across something fun every few minutes, sometimes it's a great scenery from the bridge, and sometimes it's tasty local snacks at a lively market. I think it's ideal for those who want to collect interesting pieces of Tokyo by your own pace.

(Akiko, Tokyo, Japan)

It was a lovely beautiful day! I didn't expect I could feel such a crisp fresh sea breeze in Tokyo. We rode along ODAIBA beach(so cool!) and had a soft served icecreme on the beach terrace. The friendly guides took us to the Tukiji fish market(they know the maze there). I usually drive, not ride a bike, but just hopping on the bike and riding for 5 minutes reminded me of how to. If you are tired of temples and shrines packed with people, please refresh yourself for a change by this tour. I recommend this tour even to Japanese. You will find another side of Tokyo and definitely have a wonderful day!

(Naoko, Tokyo, Japan)

I joined the Odaiba tour last month with my husband and really enjoyed it. The weather was lovely and I could feel a gentle breeze in Tokyo. The biggest reason why I chose the Odaiba tour was that I wanted to try Rainbow Bridge walk. I’ m from Tokyo and familiar with all places that are included the Odaiba tour; however, I’ve never tried to go there by bicycle. (It was fun to cycle beside business people in a city.) I often see the Rainbow Bridge from a faraway place, so I was excited to walk on the bridge on my foot. Also, I really enjoyed the snacks that our tour guides introduced us such as Yakitori, soft ice cream and Temakizushi. They gave us great hospitality,too!! I recommend this tour to everyone even Japanese. You can easily see a lot of interesting places in Tokyo by this cycling tour in a day. Thank you very much !!!!!!

(Mami, Tokyo, Japan )