Cyclopolitain Yokohama Cycle Taxis

See the city the smart, green way

Larry Knipfing Mar 11, 2013 - 1분 읽은 시간

The taxi moves slowly, so you'll have a great view of everything you pass

The cylces can be found in front of Aka Renga

You can ask for a tour, or just a ride to where you need to go

The taxis cover all of the bay area, from Minato Mirai (seen in the distance) to Chinatown

Aka Renga on a beautiful spring day--a great time to enjoy a cyle taxi

What is the best way to see the bay area? Train, subway, and bus are all fine. Or you could walk. But if you're all tuckered out and your dogs need a rest, I highly recommend hiring a Cyclopoitain cycle taxi, usually parked in the front of the Aka Renga shopping area. Besides the obvious ecological advantages, they're just plain fun. And because they move slowly, you have a great view of everything you pass, perched high up on your seat. You can either do a short tour, or just ride from point A to point B.

Larry Knipfing @larry.knipfing

Born on Long Island, New York in 1958, I have spent the last 30 years of my life living in Japan, and enjoying every minute of it! I especially love photography, and Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph! My other love is fiction writing and I have pub...