CYCLING TOURS · Japan
The 15 cycling tours to book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top.
E-bike Kyoto temples and quieter backstreets with a small group, an English-speaking guide, helmets, and water, for less crowd stress.
“An incredible experience! Definitely get to see some lesser known hidden gems. Our guide Yuta was fantastic, really paints the picture for you when you’re at each stop. He was incredibly patient and made sure everyone was taken care of and had a great time!”
Small-group Tokyo bike tour with a local guide. Pedal hidden lanes plus Meiji Jingu, Ginza, Imperial Palace, and 48th-floor views.
“It was a great way to become familiar with the neighborhoods/district in Tokyo. We saw some spots off the beaten path as well as some well known ones.”
Cycle North Kyoto with a small guided group, included temple fees, and Japanese lunch, on comfortable Cannondale bikes.
“Karl was great. Very informative. We enjoyed the traditional lunch. And his swift riding style. Thank you”
A 6-hour small-group bike tour through Tokyo, linking Tsukiji, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and the Imperial Palace with local-style routing.
“Absolutely loved this cycling tour! The guides Toshi and Nick were great! We would not have seen as much of Tokyo without doing this kind of tour. Highly recommend the tour. My son and I had such a good day”
Ride an e-bike through Tokyo’s top sights on 3 to 4 hour guided routes, small group pace, snack included, easy city biking.
“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”
3-hour small-group Tokyo e-bike tour through Kanda, Imperial Palace, Tsukiji, Akihabara, Asakusa, Ryogoku, with an English guide.
“Incredible ride through Tokyo! This was so much fun. We went as a family of 4, 2 adults, 2 kids (15,12) and they loved it too. Highly recommend, such a great way to see the city. Our guide was so knowledgeable and nice.”
Cycle Kyoto’s Arashiyama early, beat the bamboo crowds, and get a private guide for temples, Zen gardens, and iconic bridge views.
“Yuki is an awesome guide—very knowledgeable, easy to follow, and actually fun to learn from. Makes everything feel relaxed and enjoyable. He took a ton of photos at each of our stops for our group. Had a great time on the bike tour seeing temples, bamboo forest, and other hidden gems. Big recommend!”
Ride Hiroshima by morning bike, hitting Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkei-en, with bike and guide included.
“We had limited time in Hiroshima and this tour was a great way to see the city. Our tour guide Awais shared plenty of history and was kind enough to take lots of pictures for us during the tour. Would 100% recommend”
A small-group Kyoto bike day hitting bamboo, Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkakuji, with an optional e-bike for inclines.
“Kuddos to Cass for being an excellent tour guide! My husband and I are in our mid 60’s and love to bike so we are very used to riding. We only had a day in Kyoto so I thought his would be great for we would see twice as much as a bus tour Read more”
Full-day Kyoto biking tour with helmet, lunch, and water. Visit Nishi Honganji, Kitano Tenmangu, Kinkaku-ji, Gion, Tofuku-ji, and Fushimi Inari.
“Cycling around the city was really great. Reading reviews from other people I think the experience comes down to the guide. In our case the guide was a bit weird and not really clear in his explanations. Overall, not great value for money based on similar cycling tours done in other cities across the world.”
Ride past temples and Tokyo icons on a 3-hour bike or e-bike highlight tour with English guides, quality bikes, and insurance.
“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.”
Two-hour small-group electric bike ride through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, A-Bomb Dome viewpoints, and key city sites with a local guide.
“We had an amazing bike tour around Hiroshoma. Kana our guide was fantastic and really made the tour enjoyable. She was very knowledgeable about the area and so enthusiastic about the city. It was our first time in Hiroshima and I would highly recommend this tour.”
Small-group 5-hour Osaka bike tour past Tenmangu Shrine and Osaka Castle, with lunch, green tea, and street food snacks for $87.55.
“Absolutely wonderful tour! They were knowledgeable and fun! Thank you Mike and Hide we had such a fun time.”
Kyoto’s top temples by e-bike in 6 hours, with small-group guidance, Kyoto shrine lore, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo, and Tenryuji.
“Pohan, our tour guide, was awesome. He was informative and kind to everyone. The bikes were of excellent quality and we got to go to 4 tourist spots plus more. It was safe and many times riding through neighborhoods. Pohan took us to the lake close to the bamboo forest where we would never would have seen without his leadership. It was beautiful! We took the trip at the height of cherry blossom season so crowded but Pohan knew how to maneuver us easily through and away from the crowds. The trip lasted 6 hours including lunch. Pohan took us to a local diner and showed us how to order…”
Ride Kyoto’s major sights on a safe small-group E-bike route, with temple entry, Zen gardens, bamboo, and guide stories in half a day.
“Our guide Phillippe was very knowledgeable and the route was very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend to others. Thanks again for a great experience!👍🏼😀”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
