3-Hour Osaka Highlights Bike TourCycle around the magnificent Osaka castle area
★★★★★- 3 hour tour
- Small group tour
- English speaking guide
What makes this tour unique
- Skip the crowds and take on a refreshing ride to Osaka Castle, guided by a trustworthy local guide.
- Set foot in Osaka Castle and temple and learn it's well-kept secrets and history .
- Everything is included. Simply get on your bike and ride off into the wind!
What's included
- Bike rental fee
- Kushikatsu (Deep-fried Skewers) Lunch Set (Vegetarian menu available)
- Takoyaki
- Photos during the tour
- 3 hours with a local guide
Tips and recommendations by our official guides
In this cycling tour, we will guide you to Shinsekai, Sitenno-ji temple, and Osaka Castle.
Shinsekai is very gaudy and bustling city where people often drink from noon.
In there, we'll visit a Kushikatsu restaurant and have authentic Osaka food called Kushikatsu, deep-fried meat or vegetable on skewers.
After that, we will visit Shitenno-ji temple, which has more than 1400 years history. There are beautiful 5 story pagoda and huge Buddha statues.
Then, we will be headed to Osaka castle. Osaka Castle is one of the three greatest castles in Japan, so I'm sure you will be amazed.
On the way to the castle, we stop by a local takoyaki shop, so please try our local favorites! Also, throughout the tour, your guide will teach you fun facts about Japanese history and culture.
I know that when you're traveling in Japan, you'll find yourself eating a lot because of the delicious food, so I hope this tour will give you the opportunity to exercise a bit to refresh yourself and be healthy.
In this tour, some of the food you'll be trying will be inclusive, but of course, you're free to buy any snacks or drinks at your expense. We're going to visit some souvenir shops, and we'll walk along the shopping streets, so there will be plenty of food for your tastebuds to explore.
Around Osaka Castle, the roads are well-maintained and it's not as crowded as the other parts of Osaka, so you don't have to worry about cycling in the crowd. It's nice and safe!! Also, one thing I can say is that cycling is very common in Japan, so it's a cycle-friendly country. We will have a small group, so you can feel free to tell us whenever you'd like to stop to take photos or take a break. The total distance that we're going to cycle will be around 14km, and most of the roads will be flat. So, I would like to welcome all solo travelers, friends, couples, and families! Please keep in mind that the minimum height requirement for this tour is 150cm (5 feet).
Please come and join us for this cycling adventure around Osaka Castle!! Let's have an awesome experience together in this unique atmosphere!!
If you are a biker and willing to explore town by bicycle, we have bike tours in Tokyo and Kyoto as well! Check them out more for your adventure!
Official guide
Meet up at LAWSON near Matsuyabashi station!
Don't worry about getting lost to get to our meeting point. We're going to meet up at the convenience store LAWSON in Matsuyabashi station, and the rental bike store in just 1 min walk from there. From the store, we'll pass through the cycling roads and head towards Shinsekai!!
Let's satisfy our hunger with Osaka local food Kushikatsu and Takoyaki ;)
The first place to visit is Shinsekai city where many gaudy exterior restaurant are gathered. You'll be amazed how the restaurant exterior are huge and unique! we'll have small lunch of Kushiage, deep-fried meat and vegetable on skewers, to taste Osaka's soul food. After you've enjoyed indulging Kushikatsu, we will briefly go and have a look at the oldest temple in Osaka, Shiteno-ji temple. Feel relaxed a bit in the temple after lunch, and we'll head to Osaka Castle.
Head towards the beautiful Osaka Castle, and cycle around its premises.
Osaka Castle is located in the middle of a very large park known as Osaka Castle Park. It's approximately 105 hectares big!! So instead of taking a long walk and using up all your energy for the day, why not use a bicycle?! You'll also feel the nice breeze as you cycle near to the castle. On top of that, we'll take a stroll and take photos with the Osaka Castle!
Meeting Point
In front of LAWSON in Matsuyabashi Station (Osaka Metro)
See on google maps- -1mins by walk from Matsuyabashi station Exit. No.3
- All levels are welcome.
- Anyone over 15 years old can join this tour.
- Rental bike is included (Helmet is not included)
- For safety, the tour might be cancelled in case of unsuitable weather.
- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling.
- You can put your luggages in the rental bike office during the tour.
- Itinerary order is subject to change depending on traffic, weather and operation
- If any place is closed, we will try to attend alternative place
- Please note that there might be other participants
- Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
- You will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled if you are late for the tour and missed the group.
- We do not recommend bringing young children and baby on this tour. We can refer customers with children to outside sitter services, so please contact us before booking.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the tour starting time.
- Free date/time rescheduling up to 24 hours before the tour starting time (depending on availability).
- The tour would be cancel If there is a 40% or more of rain probability. (In case of cancellation we will send a message one day before the tour)