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The rides worth booking.
The 15 cycling tours in japan riders book most, gathered in one place. Where each route takes you, how far and how hard the day is, who runs it, and what a saddle costs.
A 6-hour small-group cycling tour of Tokyo with free stops at Tsukiji, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and the Imperial Palace area.
Most Popular“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”
Tsukiji-based guided e-bike loops in small groups. Easy ride, included snack, and stops across Tokyo Station, the bay, or Tokyo Tower.
“We had a great morning! Would recommended and would do it again! Hiro was an excellent guide - very knowledgeable and made us feel very taken care of!”
Ride Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park by e-bike with a local guide. See A-Bomb Dome viewpoints, cenotaph, Peace Bell, and city scenes.
“Great to learn about hiroshima bombing, electric bikes are great also and our guide was lovely. Great to do in hiroshima.”
Ride salvaged mamachari bikes through Nakano, Koenji, Asagaya and Zenpukuji River, with snacks and a local lunch in small group.
“Such a worth while experience! We were fresh off the plane and new to Tokyo and Andy showing us the ropes and answering questions made all the difference for our experience in the city! Riding bikes was such a great was to view the neighborhoods and the quiet of the west side of Tokyo was…”
Small-group cycling tour through Tokyo’s top sights: Meiji Jingu, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower views, and Tokyo Bay from a high floor.
“Our bike tour with Aiko was a highlight of our trip! She was warm, knowledgeable, and made Tokyo come alive with her stories and local insights. We saw iconic landmarks and hidden gems we’d never find on our own. Aiko captured great photos for us along the way. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a fun,…”
Small-group e-bike tour linking Hiroshima’s atomic sites and rebuilding, guided by locals, with entrance fees included.
“Following a friend's recommendation we took the tour. Our guide Shin was most informative and had a good personality. Learnt a lot and saw a lot of sights. He was always careful with safety on the bikes. This is a great way to cover the Peace park and Memorial area.”
Cycle Tokyo backstreets in 4 hours with a small-group guide. Folding bikes, helmets, water, sakuramochi snack, temples, gardens, Skytree.
“We had a memorable time on this tour with our family. Our 9 year old rode a tandem bike with my husband and my kids (12, 14) had their own bikes. The bike ride was easy. Mr. Takeshi gave us a great backstreet tour of Tokyo. We had to cut our tour short due to…”
Private hotel pickup e-bike tour that glides past Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, Shibuya Crossing and parks with an English guide.
“This e-bike tour is the best way to see Tokyo with a local tour guide. We never felt rushed, but we saw so much of Tokyo. Along the way, we were given many choices for different stops (7-11 or coffee shop for a break). Kazuma provided a nice Read more”
Small-group afternoon bike tour in Hida-Furukawa with a local guide. Ride about 22 km through satoyama farms, old towns, and markets.
“My partner and I had a fabulous afternoon cycling around the Hida-Furukawa countryside. This was the first time I had been cycling in over 20 years and our guide, Kazuki, was very supportive, helping me to get my confidence back and ensuring we were both safe. Thank you!”
Private-group morning cycling in Hida-Furukawa with a local guide, helmet, insurance, and snacks, riding 22 km through rice paddies.
“Excellente activité que nous conseillons à 100% 🤩.”
Ride Naha to Shuri by e-bike on local streets and Ryukyu history sites, with photo views and small-group guiding for $99.
“Aki was very knowledgeable and friendly. Kept things moving but provided lots of good detailed information as well. The e-bikes were helpful when negotiating the steep inclines towards Shuri Castle. Fun to learn about pottery traditions too.”
Rent an easy electric bike in Tsukiji for a 4-hour self-guided ride through Tokyo, with traffic rules, tips, and flexible stops.
“I've been living in Tokyo for a while, and I had never experienced anything like this—getting to visit so many places in such a short time while also learning so much about them. My guide, Miki, is Japanese and knows a lot about history, which maRead more”
Morning Kyoto e-bike tour with a local expert: Miyagawacho, Gion, Kyoto Imperial Palace, and the Kamo River. Private pace and rentals.
“You get to see a big section of Kyoto without having to walk several miles. The tour guide was helpful and very knowledgeable. Would recommend on your first or second day in Kyoto. Wear padded pants if you are not used to riding a bike to save you butt lol.”
Small-group Tokyo bike tour of Shibuya and hidden side streets with a local guide, top sights, and a relaxed, safe pace.
“Great ride with Taichi. Very glad he kept this trip when I was the only customer on a nice sunny Saturday between a bunch of cold rainy days in late February. He showed me the sights, gave me tips on riding and renting bikes in Tokyo, and help with simple Japanese phrases.”
Kyoto in a private e-bike day: major shrines, temple gardens, Shirakawa views, and photo-friendly stops, with rental included.
“We did the 5 hour tour. Great pace of sightseeing. It would have been impossible to get around by foot to see everything we were able to. Very comfortable bikes. Highly recommend.”
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