Japan · CYCLING AND E-BIKE TOURS
Every Japan itinerary has one slot too few. These 15 bike and e-bike tours earn theirs, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes instead of an evening.
Explore North Kyoto by bike, visit temples and shrines, enjoy lunch, and see local corners with a small group and expert guide.
“Indra is an amazing tour guide! We hit the well known temples, shrines, and the geisha district. But more than that, Indra’s knowledge of Japan history, the evolution of religion in the country, and advice on what to do after the tour was fRead more”
Cycle through Tokyo’s markets, shrines, palace grounds, and local neighborhoods on a six-hour small-group tour limited to 12 riders.
“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.”
Explore Tokyo by easy-riding e-bike on a small-group tour covering shrines, gardens, Tokyo Bay, Tokyo Tower, and local neighborhoods.
“It was a great tour with Miky. We visited several shrines, government buildings and Imperial palace. She even got us seeet treats. Thank you”
See Tokyo by easy e-bike, from Kanda and Imperial Palace sights to Asakusa backstreets, with a local guide in a small group.
“Very fun, see a lot of great parts of Tokyo, with numerous photo stops. Must be healthy and able to manage riding the bike through busy city streets.”
Beat Kyoto’s crowds on an early bike tour through Arashiyama, bamboo, Tenryu-ji, rice fields, quiet shrines, and Togetsukyo Bridge.
“We had a half day private bike tour with Peter. It was an excellent experience. We covered a lot of ground that we could not do on a walking tour. Peter was a terrific guide. My family loved it!”
Ride Kyoto’s top sights in one day, from Arashiyama to Fushimi Inari, with bikes, lunch, a small group, and an e-bike option.
“We loved being guided around the city by bicycle. Peter was informative, patient, knowledgeable and a joy to be with.”
See Tokyo by bike in three hours, from Zojo-ji and the Imperial Palace to Shibuya Crossing, with English-speaking guides and e-bike options.
“My son (23M) and I booked this tour as a good way to see the city as it is so vast and we weren't sure what to see. Our itinerary was somewhat modified but we saw the palace, a temple, gardens, etc. Our guide was informative and kept us safe. We lucked out on beautiful weather and really enjoyed the day. Be sure you are comfortable riding a bike as you will go from sidewalk to road with traffic.”
Cycle Hiroshima’s Peace Park with a local guide, hear personal family stories, and see memorials and city sites on an easy e-bike tour.
“Incredibly informative, and beautiful, and inspirational, and fun, and the bike ride alone was lovely. Loved Tomas! We cried and he was proud haha also he gave us a great recommendation for when we’re in Kyoto. Between that and the bike tour, Tomas really made our trip”
Cycle Osaka’s castle district, visit a shrine and Edo-era museum, and enjoy local food on this friendly five-hour small-group tour.
“An absolutely wonderful time and I highly recommend. The weather was perfect. Our guide Mike did a wonderful job showing us around to some amazing sites including a museum, beautiful Okasa castle, cherry blossoms at the many parRead more”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike with a small group, visiting temples, Gion, gardens, riverside paths, and quiet backstreets with a local guide.
“This was the highlight of our stay in Kyoto! After spending the previous day being hot, sweaty, and miserable navigating through dense crowds at the most popular sights, this tour was the complete opposite. Philippe took us off the heavily beaten path to areas that weren’t as popular but just as amazing (if not better) because they weren’t teeming with tourists. My favorite parts were riding along the Kamo River and taking routes through Gion that I wouldn’t have thought of going down had we been on our own. We initially thought it was going to be a long day, but the tour went by in a flash and I…”
Ride Hiroshima by e-bike with a local English-speaking guide, visiting Peace Park, A-Bomb heritage sites, suburbs, and places linked to recovery.
“Moe and Cotty we're great tour guides, well paced, comfortable electric bikes. Moe's personal family connection and stories made the tour very memorable. Her knowledge was extensive. Highly recommend this bike tour.”
Cycle through Arashiyama to see macaques, bamboo, temples, gardens, and Kyoto views on a small-group afternoon bike tour.
“Fantastic tour with our knowledgeable guide Rob. Bikes were great and Rob made sure we all made it through the day safe and sound. He knew all of the best spots and managed to navigate a very busy day in Arashiyama. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting get lots of local knowledge on the area. We covered a lot of ground on the bikes. It was a nice change from all of the walking!”
Explore Tokyo by e-bike on a three-hour guided tour covering temples, gardens, waterfront views, snacks, and local streets for $65.
“Super thank you Shibonu for the bike trip, discovery and all discussions we had in between. Great discovery of Tokyo bay in quiet way… e-bikes super easy.”
Ride Kyoto’s quiet backstreets to Gion, Tofukuji, and Fushimi Inari with bikes, helmets, water, and a small expert-led group.
“Cycling is always the best way to get a round a Japanese city. It’s surprisingly relaxing and less touristy. Our guide showed us a mixture of sights and his own favorite spots. Fantastic value”
Cycle through South Osaka, Shitennoji, Tsuruhashi Market, and local eateries on a small-group Osaka food tour.
“What a great way to see Osaka and try some of the food from the area. It was a great tour because we went to some cool local spots that we wouldn’t have found without the tour. Our guide was great and got to meet a lot of cool people. Would definitely recommend!”
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