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The 15 Best Cycling Tours in Japan

54 tours  ·  from $22

Japanese cities are flatter and quieter on two wheels than they look on a map. The 15 below compare the city loops and the country routes on distance, whether the bike is electric, and how much of it is on roads.

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

1.Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour

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

Ride 7 to 8 kilometers through northern Kyoto with an English-speaking guide, visiting Kinkakuji, Daitokuji, Kitano Tenmangu, Koto-in, and Zuihoin. E-bikes, helmets, and water are included. Guides such as Yuta, Michael, Sean, and Henry add history, Zen, and local etiquette to the relaxed route.

“We greatly enjoyed this tour by Sean very much and learned A TON about Japanese history and culture, seeing some lesser (tourist-known) areas of Kyoto. We felt well cared for even thru the intermittent rains, got our many questions answered, and enjoyed one of Sean's recommendations for a Kyoto-style ramen place after the ride. Note that Sean was quite well prepared to provide gear for the rain and cooler weather. Still would recommend bringing your raincoat or poncho and weatherproof gloves if you packed them and it is expected to rain on the day of your ride. Would book again!”

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Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour - Starting beneath the Shinjuku towers
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Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour

2.Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour

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

Ride roughly 20 miles through Tokyo with a guide such as Gaku, using quiet lanes, busy city roads, and parks to link shrines, Ginza, the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Bay, and Shinjuku. A cross-city bike, helmet, guide, and Tokyo skyline view are included. Lunch is bought separately.

“My favorite tour in Tokyo! Minimal athletic challenge - just follow Gaku's lead and you'll get through the more difficult traffic sections. You do need to know how to ride a multi-speed bike and be able to steer around pedestrians! You get to see the entire city - from small neighborhoods to bustling city commerce centers, you see the myriad of environments and people that traverse the city every day. You see tiny, mid size, and gigantic shrines. I went by myself but was lucky enough to join 3 others that were all very friendly. The tour guide was very nice and gave detailed explanations and answered all of our…”

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Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch - Nishi Honganji and the scale of Kyoto’s wooden architecture
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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

Ride a Cannondale bike through North Kyoto with a guide such as Mayko, Julian, Indra, Quinn, or Jay. Visit Nishi Honganji, Kitano Tenmangu, Kinkakuji, imperial grounds, and Gion, with temple admission, water, and Japanese lunch included. Expect about 13 miles of mostly easy riding over 5 to 6 hours.

“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 - Starting at Tsukiji Jogai Market
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Tokyo Great Cycling Tour

4.Tokyo Great Cycling Tour

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

Ride through Tokyo in a group of up to 12 with guides such as Toshi, Nick, and Naoko. The route links Tsukiji, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and the Imperial Palace, using bikes to reach city corners buses miss. Expect about six hours of riding, culture, sightseeing, and a possible lunch stop.

“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.”

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Tokyo Top Highlights 3h Guided E-bike Tour - Starting in Tsukiji and choosing your route
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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

Start near Tsukiji and choose a 3 to 4-hour guided route through Tokyo City, Tokyo Bay, or Tokyo Tower sights. Ride an e-bike with a group of up to six, stop at temples, shrines, gardens, and landmarks, and enjoy a Japanese snack. Guides including Hiro, FK, Miky, and Shinobu add local context.

“This was an awesome trip. It’s the best way to see some of neighborhoods, shrines, temples, parks, and understand the history of Tokyo. August is hot in Tokyo but we were comfortable on e-bikes. Our guide, Hiro, told as exceptional, both knowledgeable and personable.”

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3h Tokyo E-Bike Tour: Hidden Gems, and Local Life with guide - Starting in Kanda, Tokyo’s compact downtown
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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

Cycle Tokyo with an English-speaking guide on an easy e-assist bike, in groups of up to six. Morning routes cover Tokyo Station, the Imperial Palace, Ginza, Tsukiji, and Nihonbashi. Afternoon rides visit Akihabara, Kappabashi, Asakusa, Ryogoku, and Nihonbashi. Bikes, helmets, insurance, and luggage storage are included.

“Kazu was our guide — he did a fantastic job touring us around Tokyo. The tour was fun and informative. The Group covered a lot of ground and we biked right thru the city, stopping at interesting areas with Kazu explaining the history. We would definitely do this activity again”

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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird) - Starting near Saga-Arashiyama Station
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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

Start at 8:00 am near Saga-Arashiyama Station for a private ride with an English-speaking guide such as Rob, Milo, Yuki, or Ray. You’ll cycle quiet lanes, walk through the bamboo forest, visit Tenryu-ji’s Zen garden, see Togetsukyo Bridge, and receive a Cannondale city bike, helmet, and water.

“The best part of our Japan holiday. Great way to explore the history and culture and suits the whole family. Our guides Ray and Milo were exceptional, with great knowledge, friendly and personable. Totally worth doing!”

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Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure - Peace Memorial Park: a quiet beginning
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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

Ride through Hiroshima with an English-speaking guide such as Awais, Melissa, James, or Yuki. In about four hours, you visit Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkei-en Garden, with bikes, helmets, water, and garden admission included.

“We had a very lovely tour from our guide Awais. He was very friendly and explained everything in great detail. I would recommend this tour to everyone visiting Hiroshima. The tour was expected to be 3 hours long, but was even extended because Awais wanted to be able to explain everything, so he took his time for the group. Greetings from Evelynn and Ferman 😊🇧🇪”

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5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option) - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest: a short first stop
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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

Start at Saga-Arashiyama Station at 8:30 a.m. and cycle to Kyoto’s bamboo forest, Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkakuji. Choose a standard bike or request an e-bike for an extra fee. Guides including Rob, Cass, Peter, and Ray add cultural context and help you ride safely in a small group.

“The historic sights were wonderful! Tour guides so knowledgable and fun! Seeing the city from a bicycle is truly the best way to explore a new place. The tour went everywhere in Kyoto!!! A perfect day for my husband, my 21 year-old, my 18 year-old and me!”

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Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto - Starting near Kyoto Station with a Cannondale bike
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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

Ride 18 to 20 miles through Kyoto with a guide such as Jay, Karl, Juan, or Indra, stopping at Kinkaku-ji, Fushimi Inari, Gion, and quieter temples. Bikes, helmets, lunch, and water are included. Expect a mostly flat route, small roads, and a full day of cycling.

“This tour is the best way to get around Kyoto. Indra was super knowledgeable- highly recommended!!!!”

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Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour - Tokyo Station, Ōte-mon Gate, and Chidorigafuchi
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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

Ride from Commodore Perry’s statue through Zojo-ji, the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station, Akasaka, Yoyogi-area streets, Cat Street, and Shibuya Crossing. English-speaking guides such as Naoki, KJ, Atsu, and Kosei lead relaxed groups on Bianchi or Fuji bikes, with e-bikes for easier hills and longer distances.

“Nau was a great guide. Seeing Tokio by bike was a great experience!”

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Hiroshima 2hr Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide - The Peace Park’s central memorials
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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

Ride through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the rebuilt city with guides such as Shin and Kana, both praised for personal stories and clear English. In two hours, you’ll see the A-Bomb Dome, Cenotaph, Children’s Peace Monument, Peace Bell, surviving streetcars, and off-route city views.

“This was a brilliant way to see Hiroshima and our guide, Kana, was fantastic. She knew everything and kept things moving well. Bikes were electric so really easy and efficient. Would totally recommend and again, Kana , thanks you so much. 10/10.”

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5-Hour Osaka Bike Tour to the Neighborhood of Osaka Castle - Meeting at Tenmabashikyo-machi at 10 a.m.
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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

Spend five hours cycling from Osaka Tenmangu Shrine to the Edo-period streets of the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, then through Osaka Castle Park. A certified MagicalTrip guide leads a group of up to six, with lunch, green tea, snacks, and tour photos included.

“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”

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E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!! - Heian Shrine and its quiet garden
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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

Ride Kyoto’s quieter lanes by e-bike with guides such as Philippe, Kevin, or Niall. Choose an east-side route with Heian Shrine, Ginkakuji, and the Philosopher’s Walk, or a west-side route featuring Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, and Ryoan-ji. Bikes, guide, and admission fees are included.

“Great tour - philippe was great guide! Zen and fun. Nice walks through the temples and gardens alongside the cycling”

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Hiroshima: Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide - Meeting at the Peace Park Rest House
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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

Ride a comfortable electric bicycle through Hiroshima with guides such as Shin, Kana, Moe, or Mai. In two or three hours, you’ll visit Peace Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, surviving streetcars, bridges, parks, and lesser-known A-bomb sites while hearing local stories of loss, recovery, and hope.

“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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