Bike Tours with Lunch in Japan: The 5 Best Rides

1.Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,087 reviews · from $106Our pick

Ride through North Kyoto with guides such as Mayko, Quinn, Indra, or Julian, stopping at Nishi Honganji, Kitano Tenmangu, Kinkakuji, the former imperial grounds, and Gion. Expect about 24 kilometers of easy-to-moderate cycling, frequent sightseeing breaks, and a Japanese lunch.

“We had a great experience on the North Kyoto bike tour with our family of 5 (kids ages 12-17). Jay took us all around and made the sites interesting with his stories and background. I was pleasantly shocked when our 17-year-old proclaimed one of the shrine visits her favorite part of the trip - and it was all due to the insights from our guide. The lunch was great and Jay made sure there were vegetarian options available for those of us interested. He spent extra time with us and we never felt rushed. We felt very safe on the bikes, and we saw so much of the city in…”

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2.5-Hour Osaka Highlights Bike Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 146 reviews · 5 hours · from $85Best value

Ride a cross bike from Tenmabashi with an English-speaking guide such as Ayaka, Megumi, or Mike. Visit Osaka Tenmangu, an Edo-era housing museum, Osaka Castle Park, a local lunch spot, and a matcha cafe. Bikes, lunch, tea, snacks, and tour photos are included.

“Our guide was fantastic. interesting and not rushed. Great experience for first time in Japan.”

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3.4.5-Hour Kyoto Bike Tour with Lunch and UNESCO Zen Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $99

Ride from Gion to Kennin-ji and Nanzen-ji, pause for Japanese gardens and temple history, then eat a local lunch in a traditional house. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of no more than five, with bikes, helmets, insurance, entrance fees, and photos included.

“I had a great day biking around Kyoto with Yusuke! I wasn’t expecting it to be a private tour but that was a nice surprise because I could go at my own pace. Yusuke was a super friendly and knowledgeable guide - he made sure I was comfoRead more”

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4.5-Hour Tokyo & Edo Hidden Gem Bike Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $85

Ride at an easy pace with a local guide through Asakusa, Ryogoku, Fukagawa, and Ningyocho. You’ll see Bandai’s anime statues, Senso-ji, the Sumida River, a sumo district, Fukagawa Fudo-son, and the Edo Museum, with lunch and a rental bike included. Guides such as Shoto and Shogun have led this route.

“I really enjoyed the bike ride and the stops that we made. The garden and temple/shrine that we stopped at were particularly beautiful, and I loved the "hot pot for sumo wrestlers"! Our guide was great as well. Overall a really cool experience.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $92

Cycle through Himeji with a certified MagicalTrip guide, visit White Egret Castle, sample Tamatsubaki sweets, eat a local lunch, see a castle lookout, and enjoy tea in Koko-en. John is one named guide praised for making the history clear and fun.

“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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