The 15 Best Cycling Tours in Japan

Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour - Daitokuji: a temple complex with room to breathe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,843 reviews · from $116Our pick

Cycle Kyoto’s temples, Zen gardens, and quiet lanes on a small-group e-bike tour led by an engaging English-speaking guide.

“Cycling through Kyoto offered a deeply enriching experience, allowing for a unique perspective on the city's essence. We had the privilege of exploring numerous sacred and historical sites at our own pace. Our guide, Michael, proved to be exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging throughout the journey. His insights truly enhanced our understanding and appreciation of the rich cultural tapestry. We are very grateful for his excellent guidance during this memorable exploration.”

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Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour

2.Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,250 reviews · from $106

Cycle 20 miles through Tokyo’s shrines, parks, backstreets, bay, Ginza, and Imperial Palace with a friendly small-group guide.

“This was a lot of fun. Seeing the sites, learning some history and culture while getting exercise. Along with the major attractions, we saw things not advertised; a real view of city and neighborhoods. Gaku is a really informative, kind and attentive guide. He’s even a great photographer”

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Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

3.Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,087 reviews · from $106

Cycle through North Kyoto to temples, shrines, Gion, and local streets, with a guide, quality bike, temple fees, lunch, and small-group access.

“This is a great way to see parts of the city that you might otherwise just not have time to see. It was great fun and we planned it on our first full day so we could cross a lot of sights off our list and know where else we would like to see the following days. Our guide was Julian, a fellow Brit but living in Japan for many years. He had great knowledge and was really easy going. Lunch was supposed to be at the noodle house but it was closed so we went to a sushi bar which was great fun! Definitely recommend it!”

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Tokyo Great Cycling Tour

4.Tokyo Great Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 811 reviews · from $99

Cycle Tokyo’s Tsukiji, temples, shrines, and Imperial Palace with a small group, local guides, and a six-hour route beyond the bus lines.

“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”

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Tokyo Top Highlights 3h Guided E-bike Tour

5.Tokyo Top Highlights 3h Guided E-bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 714 reviews · from $63

See Tokyo by electric bike on a small-group tour with city, bay, or Tokyo Tower routes, local snacks, temples, gardens, and sunset views.

“FK our tour guide was awesome and great way to see and experience Tokyo. Tokyo Bay and lights by night awesome. Thanks so much this was a highlight.”

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3h Tokyo E-Bike Tour: Hidden Gems, and Local Life with guide

6.3h Tokyo E-Bike Tour: Hidden Gems, and Local Life with guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 670 reviews · from $63

Explore Tokyo by easy e-bike on a small-group tour through Imperial Palace grounds, Asakusa, Akihabara, local streets, and food districts.

“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.”

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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)

7.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · from $106

Cycle Arashiyama before the crowds arrive, visiting the bamboo forest, Tenryu-ji, quiet shrines, rice fields, and Togetsukyo Bridge.

“Our tour guide, Yuki Ouizumi, with Kyoto Bike Tours, was fantastic! He not only knew the country's history but was also very knowledgeable about the area's temples and historiography. We explored the "stunning scenic backstreets" of Arashiyama, where the quieter temples and shrines gave us a great way to get a feel for the local area. We learned about the protocols of entering a temple, discussed the different Buddhist cultures, and appreciated the respectful manner in which Yuki shared the information. The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove was an incredible attraction that really provided a magical experience among the towering bamboo stalks. The Tenryu-ji Temple (Sogenchi Teien) was a must see as…”

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Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure

8.Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 524 reviews · from $72

Cycle Hiroshima’s Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, castle, and Shukkei-en with an English-speaking guide in a small morning group.

“This was a very thorough and interesting way to quickly cover a lot of ground and history in Hiroshima. Would highly recommend.”

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5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

9.5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · from $172

See Kyoto’s five essential sights by bike in one day, with a small group, local guide, lunch, and an optional e-bike for the 44-kilometer route.

“I enjoyed the all inclusive biking experience thoroughly. From the Kyoto Gardens to the Buddhist Temple and everyplace in-between it was a delight! It was a serious day long exercise, so be prepared to be tired by the end of the day. It was definitely an unforgettable adventure. I highly recommend this tour to any healthy bike riding person.”

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Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

10.Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 498 reviews · from $119

Cycle Kyoto’s temples, shrines, Gion, and quiet backstreets in one active day, with a Cannondale bike, lunch, water, and a small group.

“Awesome day seeing the sites with Jay. He was funny and showed us the sites we needed to see. The bike ride was extremely easy.”

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Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour

11.3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 435 reviews · 3 hours · from $45Best value

See Tokyo by bike in three hours, from Zojo-ji and the Imperial Palace to Shibuya, 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.”

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Hiroshima 2hr Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide

12.Hiroshima 2hr Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · from $59

Cycle Hiroshima’s Peace Park with a local guide, hear personal family stories, and see memorials and A-Bomb sites beyond the usual walking route.

“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”

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5-Hour Osaka Bike Tour to the Neighborhood of Osaka Castle

13.5-Hour Osaka Bike Tour to the Neighborhood of Osaka Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · from $87

Cycle Osaka Castle Park, visit a Shinto shrine and Edo-era streets, and enjoy local food on a friendly five-hour small-group tour.

“We enjoyed our ride with Remi K and it was her first time as a guide. It is a good way to see the Osaka Castle area and some temples, not to mention a close up view of Osaka traffic. Bicycles were dated but as they are reconditioned to support the homeless they were acceptable.”

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E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!

14.E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $109

See Kyoto by e-bike, from Gion backstreets and Zen gardens to the Golden Pavilion, with a guide and small group.

“terrible bicycle. overcrowded streets and little thought to that. Maybe the "safest city" for bicycles but many yield only signs for oncoming traffic.”

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Hiroshima: Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide

15.Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 286 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $52

Explore Hiroshima by electric bike, hear local family stories, and visit A-bomb heritage sites beyond Peace Park with an English-speaking guide.

“Highly recommend! Shin was so friendly, spoke excellent English and very informative with personal stories of the events. A really worth while tour!”

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