BEST OF · CITY BIKE TOURS IN JAPAN
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 city bike tours in Japan worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See Tokyo by e-bike on three small-group routes, with shrines, gardens, bay views, snacks, and major landmarks in three hours.
“The tour was excellent. The guide was outstanding and provided interesting explanations at every stop. The bicycles were comfortable and in excellent condition. This tour is highly recommended and should be done as soon as possible after your arrival in Tokyo.”
See Kyoto’s five top sights by bike in one day, with guides, lunch, temple admissions, and an e-bike option for the long route.
“Well planned itinerary peppered with lots of opportunities to see Kyoto outside the beaten tourist tracks. Rob was super patient and thoughtful and that makes the tour so enjoyable even for a novice cyclist.”
Cycle from Shiba Park to Shibuya on a guided Tokyo bike tour with temples, palaces, parks, e-bikes, and local stories in three hours.
“Great introduction to Tokyo. Even despite the rain, the tour was manageable. (Tip: Buy a poncho at Family Mart if rain is in the cards!) Our guide, Keiji, was friendly, flexible and attentive!”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike on a small-group tour of temples, gardens, Gion, bamboo paths, and quiet backstreets with local guides.
“Phillipe was a wonderful guide and had so much local knowledge as well as information about the spots we went to. His English was great and he went above and beyond in helping us when one of our group lost her phone. Which of course, being Japan, was handed in to the police. Thank you Phillips we had an amazing day with you.”
Ride an e-bike through Nara Park to Todaiji, deer, Kasuga Taisha, and a historic knife shop in this efficient 3.5-hour tour.
“Our family of five really enjoyed this tour. Was so nice having someone lead us around and not having to think out or plan ahead the route to take or find out where bikes could and couldn’t go. The e-bikes was a fun way for our kids to ensure the sightseeing.”
Cycle Osaka’s river paths, shrines, museum, castle, lunch, and matcha tea in a relaxed five-hour small-group tour.
“This tour is unforgettable and Fuka is a bright and energetic guide. We did this on 8/4 during peak cherry blossom season. The best! Thank you for your expertise Fuka!”
Cycle Kyoto’s top sights in one day, from Arashiyama to Kinkaku-ji, with a small group, local guide, lunch, and optional e-bike.
“Best bike tour ever!!! Seeing Kyoto on bike was absolutely fantastic. Rob did a phenomenal job leading the group and keeping things fun. I wish I could explore every city this way.”
Cycle through Nara Park, Tōdai-ji, Kasuga Taisha, and a famous knife shop on a relaxed, guide-led tour with bikes and entry fees included.
“Bellissimo tour. Bene organizzato, poco impegnativo a livello fisico, ma divertentissimo. Consiglio vivamente.”
Ride Kyoto by e-bike with a local guide, quiet temples, Gion streets, sweets shops, and flexible stops for $94 per person.
“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…”
See Osaka by bike on a small-group tour covering 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 Heian Shrine, with bike rental, lunch, photos, and an English-speaking guide included.
“Our family had a wonderful tour in very hot Kyoto with our incredible guide Tobu! We enjoyed the easy cycling around the city and enjoyed the information given by Tobu about Kyoto history and Shinto shrines… Overall a wonderful experience particularly for our teenagers who enjoyed the cycling around the city and along the Kamo river. Big thanks to Tobu for a great morning… even with the 30 degree heat it was a winner!!”
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