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15 Cycling Tours in Japan Worth the Shinkansen Fare

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Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour

Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour - Getting started at NORU Kyoto Bike Tours (and why timing matters)

1.Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour

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

Ride Kyoto on an e-bike tour from NORU, seeing Kinkakuji, Daitoku-ji, and Tenmangu, plus quiet backstreets. Includes helmet and water.

“Compared to other tours we have been on, this takes you to places that are (relatively) empty but equally fascinating. The e-bikes are good quality and make the cycling easy and enjoyable (even on the steepest hill in Kyoto). Our guide Yuta was magnificent, fluent English, knowledgable and interesting. Easily the best tour we have done.”

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Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour

Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour - Starting point in Shinjuku: where the day begins and why it works

2.Tokyo Guided Small-Group Biking Tour

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

Small-group Tokyo biking through Meiji Jingu, Ginza and Imperial Palace, plus 48th-floor views. Bike, helmet, guide included.

“This became a private tour when the other two people cancelled! We had Gaku all to ourselves. We saw so much of Tokyo and it was the highlight of our trip! We felt safe following Gaku even on busy streets.”

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Tokyo Great Cycling Tour

Tokyo Great Cycling Tour - Why This Tokyo Cycling Tour Works Better Than Walking

3.Tokyo Great Cycling Tour

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

Tokyo Great Cycling Tour is a small-group, bike-first way to hit Tsukiji, Zojo-ji, Meiji Jingu, and the Imperial Palace in about 6 hours.

“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

Tokyo Top Highlights 3h Guided E-bike Tour - Three Routes, One Easy Rhythm (Tokyo City, Bay, Tower)

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

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

Small-group Tokyo e-bike tour from Tsukiji with three circular routes, included Japanese snack, and easy riding to iconic sights.

“Great way to experience the bay and enjoyed the experience. FK was a fantastic guide, really knowledgeable about a range of interesting places.”

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

3h Tokyo E-Bike Tour: Hidden Gems, and Local Life with guide - Starting at Kanda: gear, meeting point, and first minutes on the bike

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

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird) - The bikes and pace: easy cycling with some planned walking

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

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

Early Kyoto cycling in Arashiyama, with a private guide, Bamboo Forest Street, Tenryu-ji Zen garden, and Togetsukyo Bridge.

“This is a nice way to get to see the area. We learned a lot from our guide. The gardens at the temple by the bamboo forest were amazing. You cover way more area on the bike versus walking. Communication was excellent, the company was very organized.”

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Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure

Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure - Stop 1: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Slow Down On Purpose

7.Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure

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

Morning Hiroshima bike tour to Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien, with guide, helmet and bike 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”

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

5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option) - Traditional bike vs e-bike: choosing the right effort level

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

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

Bike or e-bike Kyoto in one day, hitting Bamboo Forest Street, Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkakuji with lunch.

“It was the most amazing bike tour. I had Rob for a guide and he was super friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this tour. The only warning I would give to anyone considering this tour is that there is some level of fitness required to complete it. Other than that, it is a great way to start exploring Kyoto. Additionally, our guide was always looking out for everyone; he always ensured to be inclusive and catered our requests as much as possible. I definitely recommend it.”

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Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto - Meeting Cycle Kyoto and Getting Your Bike Ready

9.Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

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

Full-day Kyoto bike tour with helmet, lunch, and bottled water, plus Nishi Honganji, Kinkaku-ji, Gion, and Fushimi Inari.

“It’s a big day but it goes fast with plenty to see and much to listen too. Karl knows his history better than any other guide we’ve had in Japan and is keen to share his knowledge. Do yourself a favour and go with him to really immerse yourself in the stories of Japan.”

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

Tokyo: 3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour - Zojo-ji and Shiba Park area, where tradition hits first

10.3-Hour Bike or E-Bike City Highlights Tour

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

3-hour Tokyo bike highlights with English guides, Bianchi cross bikes or e-bikes, iconic temples, parks, and Shibuya neon.

“Really enjoyed the tour. Three hours cycling around sunny autumn Tokyo, with our guide Kosei. A great way to see the city.”

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Hiroshima 2hr Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide

Hiroshima 2hr Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide - Start point and first 5 minutes at the Rest House

11.Hiroshima 2hr Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide

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

Ride an electric bike through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, see the A-Bomb Dome from smart viewpoints, and hear real family stories from a local guide.

“On the day that we showed up Kana our tour guide was very gracious and met us at the rest house. It was a very rainy day and the tour called a change and instead of doing biking we did a walking tour which was very safe and appropriate Read more”

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

5-Hour Osaka Bike Tour to the Neighborhood of Osaka Castle - Finding your meeting point and your ride rhythm near Osaka Castle

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

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

Small-group Osaka Castle bike tour with shrine and Edo museum stops, plus guided street-food breaks and included lunch and tea.

“Masumi, our guide, was generous and helpful on this bike ride. He made it interesting and the pace was great. Our okonomiyaki and mochi were so delicious ! Very nice group attended from Canada and Australia !”

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

E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!! - The Real Value: What You Get for the Price

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

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

E-bike through Kyoto’s highlights in a small group, with a guided route, included rentals, and temple admissions on select stops.

“Absolutely standout, great sites, lots of fun. Guide was very knowledgeable and informative. My favorite part was going to the market and having a picnic.”

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Hiroshima: Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide

Hiroshima: Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide - Why the 2.5 km Radius Lesson Changes How You See the City

14.Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide

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

Ride Hiroshima on an electric bike with a local English guide, visiting Peace Park and A-bomb sites, with moving family stories and stops.

“Tomas was a fabulous guide and we came away with the feeling that we had connected with the Hiroshima story. It really made us reflect on the destruction of war but also how strong and resilient the survivors were. Was amazing and we can’t recommend highly enough 🙏🏽”

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Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots - Monkey Park Iwatayama: the climb, the macaques, and the big Kyoto view

15.Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $106

A 4-hour Kyoto bike tour in Arashiyama with Japanese macaques, the bamboo forest, and quieter temple stops for great photos.

“Our guide Yuki was outstanding, he was very knowledgeable and made the whole tour interesting and more importantly fun. We got to see and learn so much about Kyoto, the Monkeys, the Bamboo forest and the Gardens are a must see.”

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