BEST OF · JAPAN BIKE TOURS
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 japan bike tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the fun part.
Ride Kyoto’s quiet lanes to Kinkakuji, Daitokuji, and secluded Zen sites on a small-group e-bike tour with local guides.
“Wonderful way to see interesting sites. The guide provided rich history of the area. Provided needed training for e-bikes!”
Explore Tokyo by bike, from Meiji Shrine and Imperial Palace to hidden lanes, Tokyo Bay, and a 360-degree Shinjuku view.
“So much fun and a great way to learn about the city’s history and culture! Our guide Gaku was so knowledgeable and friendly.”
Review of Cycle Kyoto’s North Kyoto bike tour, with temples, shrines, Gion, lunch, practical tips, price value, and fitness advice.
“Due to illness, I was offered a place on the Full Tour instead of the North Tour, and everything was handled super smoothly regarding that, which I appreciated a lot. The tour itself was fantastic, I had a wonderful day riding all over Kyoto. Our guide was so fun, knowledgeable and entertaining, I really enjoyed his guidance around the city. He tailored the speed and route to the group's skill which was wonderful. The day was paced super well with frequent little breaks so even in the very hot weather it never felt too much to cycle. I would wholeheartedly recommend these tours to anyone wanting to enjoy Kyoto to…”
See Tokyo by bike on a six-hour small-group tour linking Tsukiji, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and the Imperial Palace.
“I saw so much of Tokyo in a day. Biking was definitely the way to go. My guide took very good care of me the whole time. Given the very hot weather that day, tge picnic was changed to a lunch at a izakaya. We visited shrines, stopped by arenas, and saw the imperial palace - all while learning a little about the neighborhoods we traversed.”
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.”
Ride Tokyo by e-bike with a local guide, from Imperial Palace and Tsukiji to Akihabara, Asakusa, and quiet neighborhood streets.
“Such a fun experience and totally worth doing. Yoshiko was our guide and she was great!! My boys are 14 and 21 and they loved it too. My husband and I agree it was definitely the highlight of our stay in Tokyo. Even in the brutal heat- Yoshiko took great care of us!”
Ride Kyoto’s Arashiyama before the crowds arrive, visiting bamboo, temples, rice fields, shrines, and Togetsukyo Bridge with a private guide.
“The best thing about this tour is your tour guide. Rob is an interesting, witty and caring person who is anxious to share his keen insights into various aspects of Japanese culture, religion and history. He makes the ride so much more than a pRead more”
Cycle Hiroshima’s peace sites, castle, and Shukkei-en Garden with an English-speaking guide on a relaxed small-group bike tour.
“This tour is a great way to see Hiroshima, especially if you’re only there for a day or two. The guide was very knowledgeable and took us to places that didn’t come up in my research. Thank you Awais for taking us on an amazing tour or Hiroshima!”
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 Kyoto’s temples, shrines, Gion, and backstreets on a small-group tour with lunch, bikes, helmets, and expert local guidance.
“Our goal was an overview tour of Kyoto. When we arrived by train to Kyoto, we were surprised to find a busy, sprawling city full of cars and pedestrians. We wondered how we would ride a bicycle through it. The next day we found out our guide Karl is an expert in navigating the back roads of Kyoto and he got us to temples, pagodas, markets, palaces and 2 geisha districts without issue. We had lunch at an out of the way family restaurant (included in our fee) with only local patrons which was unique and delicious. Our all day tour ran from 9:00am to 6:00pm as he wanted to…”
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!”
Review of Hiroshima’s 2-hour Peace Cycling Tour, with e-bikes, local guides, memorial sites, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Very informative and worthwhile experience for the whole family . Our family of 5 all would recommend.”
Review of Osaka’s five-hour small-group bike tour, with Osaka Castle, shrines, local food, prices, guide tips, and practical advice.
“Masumi, our guide, was generous and helpful on this bike ride. He made it interesting and the pace was great. Our okonomiyaki and mochi were so delicious ! Very nice group attended from Canada and Australia !”
Review of Kyoto’s six-hour e-bike tour, visiting Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, Tenryuji, and Kitano Tenmangu with a local guide.
“Pohan was very knowledgeable and very welcoming with his lively personality. Travelled with my 13 year old nephew who thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I would highly recommend this tour”
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.”
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