JAPAN · CYCLING TOURS
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 9 heritage and temple bike tours in Japan justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get on with packing.
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.”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike on a small-group tour covering Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji, and Kitano Tenmangu.
“Was a fun and informative experience. Lots of opportunities to take good photos. Diego was a great guide!”
Cycle Kyoto’s temples, river paths, and Gion streets on a small-group tour with a traditional lunch, guide, bike, and helmet.
“Great way to get out of Kyoto and see sites! Biking is a favorite activity in any town/city... this was no exception! Loved the ride along the river, all the things we saw as we moved around town and out to the edges to see shrines and temples. Lunch was fantastic, and Naru was an awesome guide!”
Ride Kyoto’s back streets to Fushimi Inari and Tofukuji with a local guide, easy e-bikes, cultural insight, and a small group of eight.
“was a good tour! Maki is a very kind and knowledgable guide. she takes care of her clients and also respects the locals and that shows. i was a bit afraid it would be hard to keep up but it want hard. i loved the diversity of sites we viewed. recommend this tour!”
See Kyoto by e-bike on a four-hour small-group ride through Gion, quiet temples, shrines, and the Philosopher’s Path.
“Ben was the greatest guide I've had in a long time. Very knowledgeable, learned a lot about Kyoto and Japan in general. Bikes were very comfortable and we went to a lot of beautiful (quiet) places compared to all the crouded areas in Kyoto. Absolutely worth the money, would highly recommend!”
Explore Shuri’s zodiac temples by electric bike, with local guides, quiet lanes, sacred sites, and Okinawan history in a small group.
“Maki was truly the best tour guide! She was amazing. Catered the tour since it was just the two of us into a magical 3 hour tour of Japan highlighting all the amazing things we would not have gotten to see otherwise. I can't speak highly enough about this tour. The bikes were great, the photos she captured were wonderful and the places we saw are forever remembered on this magical journey. Thank you so much Maki!!!!! Until next time! Abby and Elaine”
Explore Nara’s Heijo Palace by bike with a licensed guide, visiting gardens, museums, tombs, and historic gates for $22.
“This tour with Kay was excellent. It was the perfect length of time for us and our 6 year old. He enjoyed collecting stamps and seeing the local sites. We have visited Nara before and enjoyed this tour as a great way to spend time away from the more touristy area. Afterwards Kay very kindly called us a taxi so we could head towards the town for lunch. We highly recommend this tour to all families and cannot rate Kay highly enough. Amazing value for money!”
Cycle Shuri and Naha by e-bike, visiting springs, Shuri Castle, Ryukyu sweets, scenic overlooks, and quiet local streets in a small group.
“Our Guide was Jo-Jo. It was a fantastic tour.”
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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