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The rides worth clipping in for.
The 6 nara bike tours travellers pedal most, gathered in one place. Where the route takes you, how far and how long you are in the saddle, who guides it, and what a place on the ride costs.
Ride an E-bike through Nara Park, feed deer, visit Todaiji and Kasuga Taisha, then learn Japanese cutlery and stop for a knife souvenir.
Most Popular“Robert was excellent, showed us all the sights of Nara without rushing us and had great local knowledge. E bikes were great fun and a good way to get around quicker. Would 100% recommend.”
Cycle Nara’s top temples and shrines in half a day, with deer time and a knife-shop stop, guided by a small team.
“This was a great way to see Nara. It was a pretty easy ride so we could focus on seeing the sights and deer. Melody was a great tour guide and I learned a lot from her about Nara and Japan in general. Would recommend to anyone coming to Nara!”
Cycle around Nara’s UNESCO Heijo Palace with a licensed English guide, garden views, museums, and Tenpyo costume photos for $22.
“Kay was an excellent guide. We had a beautiful ride around the ancient palace grounds. The pace was easy with lots of interesting stops. Kay was very knowledgeable & shared the history of Nara really well. If you are looking for a break away from the crowds, this is a great little tour.”
Cycle through Nara’s top sights in 3 hours: Nara Park deer, Todai-ji’s giant Buddha, Kasuga Taisha lanterns, plus a knife shop stop.
“A great tour taking in some quieter areas not seen by some tourists. Bikes were good and guide excellent. Saw a lot of Nara in a short space of time. Might want to review pick up location. Quite a way out. Didn’t deter us but might some.”
E-bike highlights in Nara: deer park, Todaiji’s Great Buddha, Kasuga lanterns, Kikuichi knives, and Ukimido bridge photos.
“Great tour with Jean Yves! He was a great guide with a lot of information about Nara. The e-bikes really saved a lot of time and we were able to see some great sights in a few hours. Loved the knife shop and came home with a beautiful Japanese knife from a tremendous craftsman.”
Small-group Nara bike tour through temples, forest waterfalls, and Wakakusayama views, with included gear, water refills, and crafts.
“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…”
