Japan · BACKSTREET & HIDDEN RIDES
20 reviewed
Every Japanese city keeps a second city ten metres off the main road. These 15 rides live there: alley shrines, standing coffee counters, neighbourhoods the guidebooks skip. Prices and group sizes under each pick.
See Tokyo by e-bike with a local guide, from Imperial Palace views and Tsukiji to Akihabara, Asakusa, and quiet backstreets.
“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.”
Beat Kyoto’s crowds on a private early morning bike tour through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest, temples, rice fields, and quiet backstreets.
“We loved the bike tour of Arashiyama. Rob was awesome and very knowledgeable; we learned a lot and had fun riding around areas of Kyoto we wouldn’t have gone to without a bike. The bikes were in great shape and easy to ride, and communication before and after the tour was easy.”
Cycle through Arashiyama to see monkeys, bamboo, temples, gardens, and quieter Kyoto corners on a four-hour guided bike tour.
“This was a super fun and easy ride around town with history and culture. We loved every minute, it was a highlight of our trip!”
See Tokyo by e-bike on a guided three-hour ride through major sights, quiet streets, gardens, temples, bridges, and local snack stops.
“Excellent tour with great commentary from guide Shinobu. Great fun.”
Ride Kyoto’s quiet backstreets to Gion, Tofukuji, Takase Canal, and Fushimi Inari with bikes, helmets, water, and a local guide.
“Juan, our guide, made our tour unforgettable. We saw beautiful spots, heared great stories, had a fantastic bike riding time.”
Cycle Kyoto by e-bike with a friendly local guide, following the Kamo River to Ginkaku-ji, Philosopher’s Path, Nanzen-ji, and Heian Jingu.
“One of the best parts of our trip! This was a wonderful bike tour, the perfect mix of biking and site seeing. We wish we could do this again it was that good. Highly recommend!”
See Tokyo by bike on a four-hour small-group ride through Asakusa, local shrines, gardens, old shopping streets, and quiet backstreets.
“A great tour with a wonderful guide. Very intimate tour as it was just us and the owner/guide. I highly recommend this half day tour. It's fun, it's healthy and you get to see some of Tokyo you otherwise might not see.”
See Tokyo by quality Bianchi or Fuji bike, from Zojo-ji and the Imperial Palace to Shibuya, with an English-speaking local guide.
“The tour was wonderful we were able to see so many historic sights! We were very lucky and saw the emperor as well! Our guide Shin was very knowledgeable on all the history about the shrines and temples. Thank you so much!”
Ride Kyoto’s quiet lanes with a local guide, from Gion and Miyagawacho to the Imperial Palace and Kamo River.
“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.”
Ride Kyoto’s quieter lanes by e-bike, visiting Gion, Nanzenji, Heian Shrine, Philosopher’s Path, Shimogamo Shrine, and the Imperial Palace.
“We did our tour with Yuki. He was great! He is from Kyoto and had lots of pride in his home town which was really lovely. He brought us to beautiful and peaceful places that were very special to visit. We would highly recommend this tour but do advise to wear some insect repellant. We would definitely do this tour again - we did it on our first day in Kyoto and found it a great way to be introduced to the city. Thanks Yuki!!”
Cycle through Shibuya, Harajuku, Aoyama, and Tokyo backstreets with Taichi on a relaxed small-group bike tour.
“Taichi was such an amazing tour guide. We really saw so many sights and local attractions. It was a really safe bicycle journey and we learned a lot! Thanks Taichi”
Explore Kyoto by private e-bike, from Fushimi Inari and Tofuku-ji to Gion, Nanzen-ji, and quiet local streets with a flexible guide.
“Awesome guide, took us off the beaten track as well as the highlights! Totally recommend for families!”
Cycle 18 kilometers from Zojo-ji to Shibuya, seeing Tokyo landmarks, quiet streets, and local culture with an English-speaking guide.
“This was a fun and easy bike tour. I didn't have an ebike and didn't feel like I needed one. We were running late due to taxi cab mix-up but Sho waited for us. The depth of information given was light but our guide was good at answering quRead more”
See Kyoto by e-bike on a small-group ride through Gion, temples, shrines, the Imperial Palace, and quiet backstreets with an English guide.
“What a wonderful experience! The tour was a great way to see parts of Kyoto that we would have never seen. Ben was very knowledgeable and pleasant!”
Cycle through Asakusa, Ryogoku, and Fukagawa with a local guide, enjoying temples, Edo history, lunch, and Tokyo views away from the crowds.
“It was a great tour Shogun was excellent, he was knowledgeable, he showed me plenty of interesting places in Tokyo. Highly recommend”
