Bike & Mountain Bike Tours in Japan

Pedal through the historic streets of Kyoto as you visit its magnificent temples and shrines by bike during this 3- to 4-hour small-group tour limited to 9 participants. Take a spin down the Path of Philosophy on this Kyoto tour that gives you an overview of the city while using a mode of transport preferred by locals: the humble bicycle. See shrines, temples and mountains - this is an enlightening escape from the city.

Cycle around the Imperial Palace and its surrounding area! The Imperial Palace is located right in the center of Tokyo, on a vast piece of land, rich in nature. The historic Edo Castle once stood on this land. On this tour you will cycle around the Imperial Palace, getting a chance to enjoy both the scenery of the great metropolis and this historic structure. The route around the Imperial Palace is 6.6km, but the bikes you will be riding are electrically powered, so you will not feel too tired! You will also visit an impressive building which was built between the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century, as well as the National Diet Building. Fancy a breezy cycle around central Tokyo with your private otomo tour guide?

Get an intimate look at Tokyo during this 6.5-hour bike tour. Discover the city's hidden paths and top landmarks, cycling beneath the skyscrapers of Shinjuku to a local shrine and exploring neighborhoods like Ginza and Roppongi Hills. Pass landmarks like Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and the Imperial Palace before ending at the top of the 48-story Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. A guide, bike, and helmet are included.

Tour the scenic area around Tokyo's island neighborhood of Odaiba by bike, stopping to explore the world-famous Tsukiji Market on foot, during this small-group, 6-hour cycle trip. Spend your day discovering this fascinating district, home Tokyo's biggest fish market in addition to the well-known Odaiba Marine Park, the scenic Rainbow Bridge and DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. Finish your excursion with a relaxing cruise on Tokyo Bay. This small-group bike tour, limited to just 10 participants, also includes a helmet, a guide, beverages and a cruise ticket.Please note: the Tsukiji Market will be moving to a new location early next year. Participants during this time may be visiting the Toyosu Fish Market instead.

Cycle past a mix of Kyoto's most-famous sights and its lesser-known secrets during this 3.5-hour 'Hidden Kyoto' bike tour.  Take a 4.3-mile (7-kilometer) ride that starts by winding past iconic Kyoto temples and shrines like Kinkakuji, Koto-in, and Kitano Tenmagu. You'll continue 'off the beaten path,' discovering intimate Zen gardens and charming backstreets known only to locals.

Take a pedal-powered trip through Tokyo aboard an electric-powered cycle on this 2 or 3-hour sightseeing tour by bike. Sample a mix of the Japanese capital's historic and modern landmarks, visiting hotspots like the neighborhoods of Asakusa, Shinjuku, Roppongi and Akihabara, the Imperial Palace, the Tokyo Skytree, and much more.

Discover the scenic environs of Lake Shikotsu by mountain bike during this small-group, 9-hour trip, limited to just 10 participants. Take in breathtaking views of the nearby peaks as you pedal your bike on a moderate 5-hour ride covering 28 miles (45km) along the Chitose River and the beautiful caldera lake, where you can purchase lunch at your own expense at a lakeside restaurant. Your mountain biking adventure also includes a local guide, mountain bike, helmet and gloves, and round-trip transport from select locations in Sapporo or New Chitose Airport.Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly between April and October. The date is subject to change.

Take a leisurely bike ride through the top sights of Tokyo's Shitamachi district on this small-group, 6-hour cycle tour. Pedal your way to Fukagawa-fudo Temple and Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine, two of the area's most interesting religious sites. Then scout for wrestlers outside Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Stadium, the city's main sumo venue, and visit the placid confines of Kiyosumi, a traditional garden. Finish your cycling at the sky-high Tokyo Skytree, one of Tokyo's newest landmarks. This small-group cycle tour, limited to just 10 riders, also includes a helmet, guide, entrance at Kiyosumi Garden and beverages.

Explore Nopporo Forest Park by mountain bike and enjoy round-trip transport from Sapporo, too. The easy-paced 1.5-hour ride follows a flat, 6-mile (10-km) route through the forests of the park and takes in sights of the flora and fauna for which Nopporo is famed. Look for deer peeking between trees as you pedal, and enjoy attentive commentary from a guide as you go. Numbers are limited to just 10 for a small-group experience, and the tour runs on a seasonal basis from April to October.

Experience the nature and culture of beautiful Nagano on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head out with an informative local guide and bicycle through apple orchards along the Chikuma River, watch macaques bathe in their natural habitat at Snow Monkey Park, relax in a hot spring at Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen villages, and treat yourself to delicious chestnuts in Obuse.

Cycle the forest paths near Sapporo on a mountain hike, then relax with a soak in a Japanese onsen (hot spring) and lunch during this 5-hour, small-group excursion that's perfect for beginners. Take a 1.5-hour ride to the town of Jozankei, a city known for its hot springs, for a snack and a soak in the mineral baths of Hoheikyo Onsen, before finishing with a typical local lunch of Japanese curry. Your small-group trip, limited to just 10 participants, also includes a guide, roundtrip transportation from your hotel, entrance fees and mountain biking equipment for rent.Please note: This tour is seasonal and runs yearly between April and October. The date is subject to change.

Bus tours can quickly transport you to top sights, but to really get a feel for Tokyo join this small-group bicycle tour. Soak up the atmosphere while pedaling at an easy pace through the back streets of the city between such historical attractions as temples and the Imperial Palace. Includes lunch at the famed Tsukiji Fish Market.

Cover more ground than possible on foot and visit places inaccessible to tour buses on this guided cycling tour around eastern Tokyo. Cycling in a small group, see such landmarks as the Tokyo Sky Tree and pedal through neighborhoods including Ueno, Asakusa, and Akihabara, making stops at shrines, temples, and traditional shopping streets. En route, stop for an included traditional Japanese lunch and snack.

Venture way off the tourist track and discover hidden gems on this water-themed Kyoto bike ride, which follows the Kamo River to explore under-the-radar sights. Step inside a 2,000-year-old shrine surrounded by ancient forest, see the underground headquarters of Japan's notorious crime gangs, and enjoy a specially brewed tea made from well water collected during the ride.