Japan · E-BIKES
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Good e-bike rides book out in season and the great ones go first. Here are the 15 best right now, each priced and timed, with a line on who it suits, so choosing takes minutes.
See Tokyo by e-bike on a small-group ride through temples, gardens, Tokyo Bay, and city streets, with three routes and a Japanese snack included.
“It was a great tour with Miky. We visited several shrines, government buildings and Imperial palace. She even got us seeet treats. Thank you”
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.”
See Kyoto’s five major sights by bike in one day, with a small group, local guide, lunch, and an optional e-bike for the hills.
“One of the best things we did in Kyoto! It is a wonderful and stress free way to see all the major sites. Ride through the city and peaceful outskirts- we loved this experience and highly recommend it to everyone visiting Kyoto.”
Ride from Shiba Park to Shibuya with an English-speaking guide, quality bikes, Tokyo landmarks, quiet streets, and local stories in three hours.
“Tour guides were great - very friendly and informative. Great way to see Tokyo.”
Cycle Kyoto’s temples, gardens, Gion lanes, and river paths by e-bike with a local guide on an intimate half-day tour.
“Great tour - philippe was great guide! Zen and fun. Nice walks through the temples and gardens alongside the cycling”
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.”
See Osaka by e-bike with a local guide, from Shitennoji and Osaka Castle to America Mura, quiet lanes, parks, and lively city districts.
“Easy mostly flat streets, lovely views. Ko was brilliant, happy to answer any questions. He was friendly and professional.”
See Tokyo’s major sights by bike in three hours, from Zojo-ji and the Imperial Palace to Shibuya Crossing, with a local guide leading the way.
“It's a great experience. Need to be in good shape for the 3 hours. Not going to stop often for pictures.”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike on a small-group ride to the Golden Pavilion, quiet Zen temples, geisha streets, shrines, and local cafés.
“This was an amazing bike tour. Family of 4 with teenage boys in a small group of 7 - with another family. Michael did a fantastic job guiding us through the city and stopping at several places to give us some history and insight as well as his own personal experiences. Very personable and fun to be around! Highly recommend this tour and Michael as your guide! This was by far one of the best tours we have had on our trip!”
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!”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike from Gion to Fushimi Inari, with temples, quiet lanes, river paths, snacks, and local insight from Maki or Mika.
“Maki is a fantastic host. Loved riding around the backstreets of Kyoto learning about culture and history of Japanese people.”
See Nara’s deer, Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, and a historic knife shop by e-bike in 3.5 hours with a local bilingual guide.
“Robert was an excellent guide and the whole experience was amazing! Must do tour!”
Ride Kyoto’s back streets and major sights by e-bike, from Kitano Tenmangu and Kinkaku-ji to Arashiyama’s bamboo forest.
“Excellent tour Diego was the best guide. Definitely loved the lunch by the river. The meet spot is a little out of the way but worth the effort.”
Explore Tokyo by private e-bike with Kazuma, linking major sights, quiet streets, local neighborhoods, and flexible hotel pickup in three hours.
“We had an amazing experience e-biking around Tokyo with Kazuma NAOI. Kazuma met us with the bikes at our (slightly off-the-beaten-path) hotel and took us on an excellent route that highlighted some of the best of Tokyo and felt easy and safe. Kazuma was kind, considerate and knowledgeable. Our family loved this bike ride. Thank you, Kazuma san!”
See Kanazawa’s gardens, castle, geisha and samurai districts by e-bike, with matcha in a quiet garden and bike use until midnight.
“Fantastic tour that we’d highly recommend - Yuki and Liam were both great!”
