Japan · NARA CYCLING TOURS
Nara rewards wheels: Todaiji, the deer park and the old temple lanes sit close enough to link in a morning, far enough apart that walking eats the day. These 7 rides settle it, each priced and timed below.
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!”
Cycle Nara’s top sights in half a day, from Todai-ji and Kasuga Taisha to deer-filled Nara Park, with bikes, helmets, and a local guide.
“What an Incredible day! Perfect way to experience Nara. Chris was a wonderful guide; Friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. It was a pleasant amount of exercise without being strenuous or exhausting and the deer were all so cute.”
Cycle Heijo Palace with guide Kay, visiting gates, gardens, museums, tombs, and a lake for $22, with bikes, admission, and costume photos included.
“This was an awesome tour. There’s no way we could’ve seen everything we saw without being on bikes. The guide was extremely knowledgeable. We had a great time.”
Cycle through Nara Park, Tōdai-ji, Kasuga Taisha, and a famous knife shop on a relaxed guided tour with bikes, fees, and water included.
“Bellissimo tour. Bene organizzato, poco impegnativo a livello fisico, ma divertentissimo. Consiglio vivamente.”
See Nara Park by e-bike, meet its deer, visit Todaiji and Kasuga Shrine, and learn about Japanese knives with a local guide.
“Well worth the money. It was so much fun riding along to see the deer and shrine. This is a must to do.”
Ride beyond Nara’s crowds to forest temples, Wakakusayama views, carved Buddhas, and local crafts on this demanding small-group bike tour.
“Such a memorable day away from the crowds out in the stunningly beautiful forests next to Nara. Elodie our guide was great. So personable, informative, encouraging. Some challenging hills to climb but the hybrid bikes (and we in our 60's) were up to it. No ebike option so expect some huffing and puffing but who doesn't like that!”
Cycle through Nara Park, meet its deer, visit Todaiji and Kasuga Taisha, and enjoy lunch on a private family tour for ages 8 and up.
“Robert was a great tour guide ! He took us (family of 5) on good quality + comfortable TREK mountain bikes around Nara and we visited key landmarks. His explanations were clear and interesting. We were all very pleased with the tour.”
