Osaka Bike Tour: Discover Iconic Landmarks & Local Favorites on a Guided Cycling Adventure

Embark on a guided bike tour in Osaka to explore iconic landmarks and hidden local gems. Pedal through the city on high-quality bikes, visit Osaka Castle and Shitennoji Temple, and indulge in a delicious local lunch. Discover the charm of Japan’s most unique city on two wheels!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nakanoshima Park - Cycle through the pleasant landscaped gardens and old buildings of Osaka’s old business district.
  • Kemasakuranomiya Park - A pleasant ride along the river, enjoying the breeze and the nature and the views.
  • Mint Museum - Though we will not have time to actually enter the museum, we will stop in the grounds and learn about the fascinating history of the area and its place within Japan’s modernisation.
  • Osaka Castle Park - Ride through the greenery of Osaka Castle park, stop for postcard-worthy pictures, an explanation of the castle’s role in Japan’s history and culture and maybe even an ice cream!
  • Shitennoji - Stop by Japan’s oldest Buddhist Temple, enjoy the serenity and learn about its fascinating place within Japan’s development.
  • Shinsekai - Explore the famous blue collar Osakan district of Shin Sekai. Grab pictures under the iconic Tsutenkaku tower, see colourful locals and maybe a little street food along the way!
  • Tower Knives Osaka - Get a personal introduction to one of the consultants at Japan’s most famous knife exporter. Learn about the history of knife making in the area and get a chance to use one of the tools yourself!
  • Namba Yasaka Shrine - Briefly stop by the quirky, photogenic Yasaka Shrine on the way back to base. Spot prayers written on woodblocks and pick up your own good luck charm!
What's Included
  • High Quality Bike and Helmet Rental
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • English-Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the unique charm of Japan’s most distinctive city the way the natives do - by biking! Embark on a journey with a small cluster of adventurers and an English-speaking guide well-versed in local know-how, and navigate the city lanes on top-of-the-line ‘Trek’ hybrid bicycles. Visit renowned landmarks such as the Osaka Castle, the Shitennoji Temple and Shin Sekai, and also some of our much-loved local spots. Deepen your understanding of the city, capture stunning photographs, and treat yourself to a scrumptious local meal, all in a single, laid-back and enjoyable day.

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Not recommended for child aged 12 and under, and not possible for riders under 140cm
Location
1-chōme-10-7 Tenma
The closest metro station is Temmabashi on the Tanimachi (Purple) Line. We are a 10 minute walk from Exit 1. For those arriving by taxi, please show your driver our address below: 〒530-0043大阪市北区天満1-10-7
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rachel_m
Sep 30, 2024
Fun day of Cycling - Excellent full day bike tour exploring Osaka. Akira is an excellent guide who taught us about Japanese culture and the history of Osaka. A great way to see and learn about Osaka. We would highly recommend this tour!
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Andrea70_8
Sep 27, 2024
Fun bike tour to see Ōsaka in one day - Brilliant way of seeing the highlights of Ōsaka and learning some interesting history along the way. Our guide Matty was great, really knowledgeable and engaging. We loved it!
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Kettrade1
Sep 26, 2024
Amazing bike tour in Osaka - Amazing bike tour in Osaka. The tour included lunch plus several stops at attractions including Osaka Castle, and Osaka's "Eiffel Tower". Our guide was very attentive to the group and ensured we had time to take plenty of photos. I'm into biking and outdoors so I found it quite nice mix of sightseeing and exercise. 17Km ride for our tour including several tight spots so it is not for beginners. Highly recommend.
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Globetrotting695192
Sep 20, 2024
An excellent way to see and experience Osaka! - We had a fab day with Matt on the full day tour and would recommend this experience to anyone who wants to see Osaka, have a break from walking everywhere and learn about the history of the city and Japan more broadly. Matt was clearly passionate about the history of the places we visited during the tour, and we learnt a lot / had a lot of our own questions about Japan answered along the way. The lunch spot he chose was great and we identified the areas we wanted to return to and visit in more detail for the rest of our stay here. Would really recommend doing this tour on your first full day staying in Osaka, as Matt gave us lots of food and activity recommendations for the rest of our stay which we are setting off to explore today.
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Heidi_r
Sep 10, 2024
Fab tour - A great way to see Osaka and learn about the history of the city. Yuki was a superb guide, he was knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions we may have had. It was great to see the more local spots too, and get a really tasty lunch. The pace we went was nice and comfortable, never felt too rushed or tiring. A fab tour, I totally recommend!
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Wypoon
Aug 25, 2024
Six hours passed in a blink of an eye ... - Akiro was our bilingual guide for our group of six riders. Despite doing this tour in the beginning of Aug, the trip was very enjoyable and we saw a lot of both local and 'touristy' sights, with lots of variety (water, parks, bridges, architecture, castles, etc.) Exploring on a bike rather than on foot meant that we could easily "chase the shade" -- e.g. stopping well before a red-light intersection where there was shade, or crossing over to the shaded side of the street. We also had a fabulous (included) japanese lunch at a very nice (air-conditioned, ahh!) food-court. Bike was in good conditioned and shifted smoothly.
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Kevinka528xv
Aug 19, 2024
Great 5 Hour Bike Tour of Osaka - Our guide took very good care of us as we navigated the streets of Osaka. Our guide was very informative and passionate about the history of Osaka. Our bikes were in good working order.
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Dorothy_h
Aug 3, 2024
Family Biking in Osaka - We enjoyed riding and learning about the history of Osaka with Mayco. She was very friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. Hearing directly from a local who was able to share recommendations and tips was great. The stops in between the riding made the day go by quickly and Marco ensured that we were well hydrated throughout the day. The other family we were with were also friendly and we all had great conversations. Thank you for memorable day that we will remember for a long time.
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Compass524513
Aug 2, 2024
Great experience! - Maico is an amazing guide! She expertly navigated us through Osaka allowing us to see a variety of famous sights and hidden gems we would not otherwise have found especially in one day. We would highly recommend this tour on your visit to Osaka!
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Michaelv4565
Jul 15, 2024
Super Tour - The tour was great, Akira took a lot of time to show us around Osaka "anywhere". Both organization and bikes top. Can only recommend to everyone!
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