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Half day Osaka Bay Area Cycling with E-Assist Bicycle Tour
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Osaka
Embark on an e-assist bicycle tour of Osaka Bay Area, a hidden gem undiscovered by tourists. Explore reclaimed lands, high bridges, canals, factories, and residential areas for a unique perspective of Osaka. Capture memorable moments with a professional photographer guide.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine - One of Japan’s oldest shrines, with a history spanning nearly 2,000 years. It honors the three sea gods and is a designated national treasure. It’s also a significant site in the history of Osaka Bay. Visitors can learn about Osaka’s history through an old map while exploring the shrine grounds.
- Shinkizugawa Bridge - Offers excellent views towards Tennoji and the Ikoma Mountains. Enjoy the descent of the three-stage loop bridge, a great spot for photography. With a central span of 305 meters and a total length of 2.4 kilometers, it was Japan’s longest arch bridge at its completion and the 14th largest in the world.
- Nakayama Steel - Pass through the industrial area featured in Ridley Scott’s film Black Rain, which was shot in Osaka and New York City.
- Funamachi Ferry Facilities - A short, one-minute ferry ride operated by Osaka City, used exclusively by locals for bicycles and pedestrians.
- IKEA Tsuruhama - Take a lunch break at IKEA’s Swedish food market. There’s a great viewing spot of Osaka Bay next to the building.
- Osaka road-5 Namihaya Bridge - Located in the middle of the bay area, it offers a 360-degree view of Osaka. The bridge allows ships to pass through a channel 47 meters above the water and 100 meters wide at the Shirinashi River’s mouth. Known for its steep 6.9% slopes at both ends and the beautiful night view of Osaka from the top.
- Mt. Tempozan - After passing the aquarium (Kaiyukan), Ferris wheel, and Tadao Ando architecture, take a break at Tempozan, famous for cherry blossoms in spring. The highway over the Aji River is impressive, with USJ on the opposite side. Tenpouzan was created in 1831 by dredging the Aji River to prevent flooding and facilitate large ships entering the city.
- J.C.T.C. - A photogenic spot where three expressways and subway tracks intersect, featuring intricate pier architecture.
- Yahataya Syoutengai - A traditional Japanese arcade shopping center.
- 甚兵衛渡船場（大正区泉尾側） - Another short, one-minute ferry ride operated by Osaka City for locals, accommodating bicycles and pedestrians.
- Sensai Bridge - The bicycle path is very steep, but you can take a ferry to cross the river instead.
- Sembonmatsu Bridge - Crosses the Kizu River, connecting to Dotonbori. Known as “Megane-bashi” (glasses bridge) by locals due to its shape. A photo spot with a three-level loop bridge that feels like a roller coaster. Offers spectacular views of Osaka beyond the canal.
What's Included
- Bicycle use
- Helmet
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Osaka Bay Area Tour,Undiscovered by Tourists.The well-developed public transportation system of Osaka makes it easy and convenient to get around, but the most convenient way to get around is by bicycle. Especially in this bay area, public transportation is not well developed, so ordinary tourists rarely enter the area. The entire tour is about 30 kilometers, cycling from reclaimed land to reclaimed land, on high bridges and ferries over canals, passing through factories, warehouses and residential areas, allowing you to enjoy the Osaka you have never seen before. From each bridge, you can enjoy the entire city of Osaka from different angles.
Not a tourist destination, but a new tourist destination.
Everything is easy with the YAMAHA E-Assist bike.
A brief history of Osaka using old maps
Your guide is a professional photographer and can even take pictures of you with your cell phone.
- Minimum height is 140cm. Maximum Weights 90Kg.
- Must be able to ride a bicycle
- The road is heavily trafficked by large trucks. If you are concerned about the air, please prepare a mask and eye drops.
- Bicycle may be too small for people over 180cm tall.
- Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to drive comfortably.
- The tour would be canceled If there is a 40% or more of rain probability
Location
Lawson Tamadenaka 2-chome
We will meet at convenience store Lawson near Tamade station.
Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line, EXIT 1.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
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Compass15970349717
Jan 14, 2024
The amazing e-bike Osaka tour - It was super fun to explore some “unknown Osaka spots” with a very local tour guide. The tour was about 5 hours long and we went to Sumiyoshi-Taisha⛩️, the lowest mountain in Japan⛰️ and some beautiful bridges with e-bike.
Most places are not on guide books or websites + the guide really knows about the history of Osaka and he is a great photo/videographer (thanks for that!!).
I couldn’t get to such an amazing sceneries just by myself and I kinda felt like “I experienced the real Osaka” and it’s so fresh! Thank you for the opportunity to meet some local stuff and tips about deep Osaka:)
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Helen
Dec 12, 2023
Hi Osaka - Banri, my guide, is an experienced guy on cycling. He taught me full of patience and smile all the time when I was stupid handling the bike upon start. The route he designed is great that brought me to another face of Osaka, quiet, beautiful. Thanks Banri, wish to join you in another surprise route.
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Asyraaf_j
Dec 8, 2023
Amazing cycling experience in Osaka - Amazing cycling experience! We got to explore interesting areas of Osaka such as the neighbourhood district, local playgrounds and visited cultural sites as well. Our guide Banri was so patient and helpful in guiding us during the whole cycling experience! Would definitely recommend!
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396nguyenn
Nov 3, 2023
Great tour!!! - Great ride around bridges in Kyoto, the e bikes are brand new, in great conditions.
Banri was very nice, happy to answer all of your questions about food, attractions, etc.
The view from bridges are unique as you cannot get it from any where else considering there is no helicopter tour for Kyoto.
The ferry was special too.
Very happy with the tour :)
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Roam35987487244
Oct 14, 2023
Osaka as you've never seen it before - We visited some historical places.
What was impressive was crossing a huge bridge on my bike that I had never been across before and riding a boat that you could take your bike on.
This is something you can only experience in Osaka.
Our guide also knew a lot about history.
It was fun.
I'd like to participate again.
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D1425kocarinev
Jul 27, 2024
Cycling in Osaka Bay - The views were amazing. We took some time to make photos. There are so many great and amazing bridges. This is a very nice tour on a bike.
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Jennifer_h
Apr 13, 2024
Riding along on my push bike honey - Banri was a fantastic guide he took us on a 30 klm bike ride Bay side, up and over some high bridges for some great views, and the weather was perfect.
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