Category Half-Day

Tokyo · HALF-DAY

3 Half-Day Rides in Japan That Repay the Pedalling

3 reviewed

This is the shortlist we’d send a friend: the 3 half-day rides worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.

Half-day Himeji Castle Town Bike Tour with Lunch

Half-day Himeji Castle Town Bike Tour with Lunch - Tamatsubaki and the castle town shopping street

1.Half-day Himeji Castle Town Bike Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $92Our pick

Cycle Himeji’s castle town, tour White Egret Castle, taste Tamatsubaki sweets, enjoy lunch and tea in Koko-en Garden.

“John was an exceptional guide who knew so much about the history of the castle and gardens. He made the tour fun and interesting. Thank you John, you’re excellent at your job!”

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Osaka Half-day E-bike Adventure: Minoh Falls & Katsuoji Temple

Osaka Half-day E-bike Adventure: Minoh Falls & Katsuoji Temple - The climb to Katsuoji Temple

2.Osaka Half-day E-bike Adventure: Minoh Falls & Katsuoji Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $34Best value

Ride an e-bike from Osaka to Minoh Falls and Katsuoji Temple, with mountain views, daruma dolls, a small group, and a local lunch.

“Great way to get out of the city, get some fresh air, some gentle exercise, see a lovely waterfall, a beautiful temple, and if you're lucky some wild monkeys. Jonathan was a friendly host, very easy going, and full of interesting snippets of local infRead more”

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Kyoto: Half-day Guided Bike Tour with Fushimi Inari

Kyoto: Half-day Guided Bike Tour with Fushimi Inari - Starting near Kyoto Station

3.Kyoto: Half-day Guided Bike Tour with Fushimi Inari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 3h 30m · from $77

Cycle through South Kyoto to Toji, Gion, Tofukuji, and Fushimi Inari on a small-group tour with an English-speaking guide.

“We were fortunate enough to only have four people on our tour. It was at a gentle pace and modified to how much time we wanted to spend at each stop. Our guide Sean was fun and very informative. I was able to upgrade to an e-bike that was available. We explored some of the less touristy temples and enjoyed cycling in the backstreets of Gion. Strongly recommend!”

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