Tokyo: Akihabara E-Scooter Tour with City Landmarks
Why this tour
What makes this walk different
Just your group, no strangers
Groups run 2 to 7 riders, so you are never merged into a crowd of scooters you don't know. Your guide rides with you the whole way and sets the pace to your group.
Easy for first-timers
Never ridden an e-scooter? You get a beginner-friendly practice session at the base before heading onto public roads, with your guide watching and coaching, no licence needed.
Old Tokyo next to neon Tokyo
In one two-hour loop you go from the red-brick, century-old Tokyo Station building to the neon signs and anime stores of Akihabara. Few tours put these two faces of the city back to back.
Meet the guides
Who will show you around
Trip Port guides are locals who love talking about Tokyo. Here is who might show you around.
Founder of Trip Port · Tokyo local · grew up in the US
“What I like about this ride is the contrast built into one loop: the century-old brick of Tokyo Station, then straight into Akihabara's neon. First-timers often assume they need riding experience, but the practice session at the base covers it.”
Trip Port guide · Tokyo
“My favourite stretch is cruising from the formal streets by Tokyo Station into Akihabara, where every building suddenly turns into neon signs, anime characters and arcade noise. I always slow down near the maid cafes and retro game shops.”
Trip Port guide · Tokyo
“I like showing guests how the restored early-1900s brick facade of Tokyo Station still stands beneath the glass office towers around it, a small piece of old Tokyo surviving in the business district, before the ride gets livelier.”
What's included
Everything in the price
Not included: Food, drinks, and shopping in Akihabara.
The walk
Stop by stop
Get comfortable before you hit the road
We start at the base with a safety briefing and a short practice session in a quiet spot. Your guide walks you through the controls, braking, and how to signal, so you're relaxed before riding on public roads. This step is included for every rider, whether it's your first e-scooter or your fiftieth.
A red-brick landmark in the middle of the business district
We ride to the Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station, where the restored early-1900s brick building sits beneath a wall of glass office towers. It's a short, easy photo stop, and a good spot to catch your breath before the pace picks up. Keep an eye out for Tokyo Tower in the distance as you ride through the area.
Tokyo's anime, gaming, and electronics hub
From the formal streets around Tokyo Station, we cruise into Akihabara, where every building is covered in neon signs, anime characters, and electronics store banners. Your guide points out the arcades, retro game shops, and maid cafes along the main strip as you pass through. This is the last stop before heading back to base.
Photos
From recent tours
Meeting point
Where we meet
S-tie Maison Yotsuya (E-Scooter Base)
- Head to S-tie Maison Yotsuya, home of our E-Scooter Base.
- Use the map link in your booking confirmation to navigate directly to the entrance.
- Your guide will meet you at the base for check-in and the safety briefing.
Itinerary
Minute by minute
- 0:00Meet and check in at the baseS-tie Maison Yotsuya (E-Scooter Base)
- 0:10Safety briefing and practiceControls, braking, and a short practice ride
- 0:30Ride to Tokyo StationPhoto stop at the Marunouchi building
- 1:00Ride to AkihabaraCruise through Electric Town
- 1:40Akihabara Electric TownNeon streets, arcades, and electronics stores
- 2:00Return to baseTour ends at S-tie Maison Yotsuya
Good to know
Before you book
FAQ
Questions guests ask
Is this a private tour?+
It's a small-group tour, 2 to 7 riders, run with your guide. It's not a large-group experience.
I am travelling solo. Can I book?+
Yes. Solo travellers are booked at the 2-person price.
Can I choose the start time?+
Yes. Pick from 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, or 20:00 when you book, including an evening ride through the neon streets of Akihabara.
What if it rains?+
The tour runs in light rain. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund if conditions don't work for you.
Do I need a licence or riding experience?+
No licence is needed and no experience is required. A beginner-friendly practice session is included before you ride on public roads. Riders must be 16 or older and pass a sobriety check before departure.
Which languages do the guides speak?+
All guides speak English. Ask at booking if you'd like us to try to match you with a guide who speaks another language.
How is this different from your other e-scooter tours?+
This tour goes to Tokyo Station and Akihabara Electric Town. Our other e-scooter tours cover Shibuya, the Imperial Palace area, or a night ride past Tokyo Tower.
Do I need to pay anything on the day?+
No. Everything listed is prepaid.
Cancellation
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
See old and new Tokyo side by side on this private 2-hour e-scooter tour with a friendly local guide. After check-in and practice, ride to the historic Tokyo Station building for photos, then continue to the neon-lit streets of Akihabara Electric Town, Japan’s famous anime and electronics district. Riders must be 16 or older and pass a sobriety check before departure.
Schedule
- Meet and check in at S-tie Maison Yotsuya (E-Scooter Base)
- E-scooter safety briefing and practice
- Tokyo Station (photo stop)
- Akihabara Electric Town
- Return to base
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