JAPAN · CYCLING TOURS
Good city highlights bike tours in Japan run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ on gradient and pace.
See Tokyo by e-bike on a small-group tour covering temples, gardens, Tokyo Bay, Tokyo Tower, snacks, and local neighborhoods.
“Tokyo is gorgeous by bike! I went in early December and the trees still felt like fall. I happened to be the only person who booked that morning so it was a solo tour w my guide Hiro - who was SO friendly & patient & made sure I was safe the entire journey”
Cycle 44 kilometers through Kyoto to see Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkakuji in one full day.
“The historic sights were wonderful! Tour guides so knowledgable and fun! Seeing the city from a bicycle is truly the best way to explore a new place. The tour went everywhere in Kyoto!!! A perfect day for my husband, my 21 year-old, my 18 year-old and me!”
Ride through Tokyo’s temples, parks, palace district, Harajuku, and Shibuya on a guided 3-hour bike or e-bike tour.
“Sho and Keiji made the tour perfect for our family-group of 8. They were open for all the questions, very knowledgeable and good fun to explore the city with. Highly recommended!”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike on a small-group tour of temples, gardens, Gion, riverside paths, and quiet backstreets with an expert local guide.
“Kevin gave lots of information about Japanese religion, traditions, and practices. Besides explaining about the design and rituals of the shrines and temples, he took us through neighborhoods to talk about the houses and daily lives of the locals.”
Explore Nara by e-bike, from Todaiji and its giant Buddha to deer, Kasuga Taisha, Mt. Wakakusa, and traditional Japanese knives.
“Robert was excellent, showed us all the sights of Nara without rushing us and had great local knowledge. E bikes were great fun and a good way to get around quicker. Would 100% recommend.”
Cycle Osaka’s riverside paths, shrines, museum, castle, local lunch, and matcha tea in a relaxed five-hour small-group tour.
“Yusuke was an amazing guide. Took us to the best spots to view the blossom. And het tools us to an amazing restaurant for a delicious lunch.”
Ride 44 km through Kyoto to see Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji with a small guided group.
“Great day with Rob - we opted for e-bikes which was a great decision, especially in the heat! Haven’t used them before but effectively assist you when you pedal so you are still doing some work but so much better! Had a great day with Rob seeing all the sights and lovely lunch in a local restaurant (our choice as small group). Definitely recommend for a day trip around Kyoto.”
Cycle through Nara Park, Todai-ji, Kasuga Taisha, and a famous knife shop on a relaxed three-hour guided bike tour.
“This tour was amazing! Our guide, Robert, was a fantastic source of information! He led us to so many great places that we never would have seen! It is a working tour. We’re definitely tired at the end of it but we feel like this was an amazing piece of our vacation. Thank you!”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike with a flexible local guide, quiet temples, Gion streets, sweets, shops, and cultural insight for $94.
“Discover Kyoto by bike in an amazing concept. Where you can visit only a few places on foot, you can explore the whole city by bike. With the warm temperatures, it is perfect to be able to cycle with a breeze. We definitely recommend asking Yonnie as a guide. An amazing woman who wants to do everything to make sure you have the best day. It starts as the day before where she sends through the schedule and you get to make any adjustments you want. Throughout the trip, she tries to adapt as much as possible to the group itself. A very friendly woman who we thank very much…”
Cycle Osaka’s north side in three hours, visiting the Mint, Tenmangu Shrine, Nakanoshima, Utsubo Park, and Osaka Castle.
“The tour through Osaka was well chosen and we saw a couple of highlights of Osaka without standing at traffic lights too much. It was nice to get an explanation of mint, temple and the castle. The guide was very chauvinistic and and nationalistic, which irrigated me a lot. The trip is also quite expensive, but because I was late. this trip was the only one which has place.”
Cycle Kyoto’s Kamo River, Gion, Zen temples, and local lunch on a small-group historical tour with bikes included.
“it was a good experience but it will be much better if they gave the guide a clip-on microphone as he is soft spoken and it is also better to have a mic since we are cycling on the road”
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