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Group of cyclists enjoying a fully guided road-cycling tour in Japan led by English-speaking guide.

Fully Guided Tours

Guided Cycling Tours Japan

All you have to do is pedal !

  • Expert local guides — English-speaking cyclists who know every route

  • Full van support — luggage transport, snacks, and backup throughout the ride

  • Comfortable hotels & ryokans — 3–4 star quality, carefully selected along each route

  • Zero logistics — bikes, accommodations, and transfers all included

Lotus Cycle Japan Tour

Tour Line-up

FULLY GUIDED TOUR 

Cyclists riding through rural Japan on the Kanazawa to Kyoto fully guided cycling tour.

Kanazawa to Kyoto

Timeless Traditions and Scenic Trails

Duration

2027 · 10 days View tour →​

Period

Apr 8 to Apr 17, 2027 Guaranteed

Oct 14 to Oct 23, 2027 Available

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From JPY 739,000

Scenic coastal and island roads on the Shikoku Shimanami Inland Sea fully guided cycling tour in Japan.

Shikoku Shimanami

Hidden Gems and Island Hopping

Duration

2026 · 12 days View tour →
2027 · 10 days View tour →

7 days View tour →

Period

(Premium) Oct 10 to Oct 16, 2026   Guaranteed 

Nov 10 to Nov 21, 2026  2 seats left 

Mar 30 to Apr 5, 2027   Guaranteed 

May 9 to May 15, 2027   Available 

May 19 to May 25, 2027   Guaranteed 

May 6 to May 14, 2027   Fully booked 

Nov 10 to Nov 19, 2027   Available  ​

From JPY 598,000

Autumn foliage scenery along the Kumano Kodo 8-day fully guided cycling tour in Japan.

Kumano Kodo 8 Days

Autumn leaves and Ancient Japan

Duration

8 days View tour →
Period

Nov 23 to Nov 30, 2026 🍁 Guaranteed

Mar 29 to Apr 5, 2027 🌸  Available
May 28 to Jun 4, 2027 🌱  Available
Nov 23 to Nov 30, 2027
🍁 Available

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From JPY 579,000

Cyclists riding along the tropical coastline on the Okinawa fully guided cycling tour in southern Japan.

Okinawa

Tropical Shores and Island Culture

Duration

7 days View tour →

Period

Oct 27 to Nov 2 , 2026  1 seat left 

Dec 2 to Dec 8, 2026  Guaranteed 

Mar 10 to Mar 16, 2027  Available 

Mar 20 to Mar 26, 2027  Available ​

From JPY 586,000

Riders exploring the sacred mountain routes on the Kumano Kodo 12-day fully guided cycling tour in Japan.

Kumano Kodo

Sacred Paths Through Ancient Japan

Duration
2027 · 10 days View tour →

Period

 Oct 27 to Nov 7, 2026   Fully booked 

Oct 21 to Oct 30, 2027  Available ​

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From JPY 718,000

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Kyoto to the Sea of Japan

Food, Culture and Coastal Landscapes

Duration

7 days View tour →

Period

Apr 15 to Apr 21, 2027  Available

May 9 to May 15, 2027  Available

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From JPY  598,000

Climbing a scenic mountain pass on the Hokkaido Northernmost Point fully guided cycling tour in Japan.

Hokkaido Northernmost Point

Journey to Japan’s Northernmost 

Duration

8 days View tour →

Period

June 28 to July 5, 2027  Available 

July 9 to July 16, 2027  Available ​

July 20 to July 26, 2027  Available 

 July 31 to Aug 5, 2027  Available 

From JPY 638,000

Cyclists boarding the Toi Ferry during the Izu to Ise fully guided cycling tour across coastal Japan.

Izu to Ise

Coastal Serenity and Sacred Heritage

Duration

12 days View tour →

Period

 Unavailable: Road closed  

Tour List

Tour Name
Period
Duration
Price JPY
Status
Check the tour
Shikoku Shimanami (Premium)
Oct 10 to Oct 16, 2026
7
¥ 748,000
Guaranteed
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/shikoku-to-shimanami7days
Kumano Kodo (Autumn Foliage)
Oct 27 to Nov 7, 2026
12
¥ 738,000
Fully Booked
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/kumanokodo12days
Okinawa (Tropical Japan)
Oct 27 to Nov 2 , 2026
7
¥ 586,000
Limited
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/okinawa
Shikoku Shimanami (Autumn Foliage)
Nov 10 to Nov 21, 2026
12
¥ 769,000
2 seats left
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/shikoku-seto-island
Kumano Kodo 8 Days (Autumn Foliage)
Nov 23 to Nov 30, 2026
8
¥ 579,000
Guaranteed
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/kumano-kodo8days
Okinawa (Tropical Japan)
Dec 2 to Dec 8, 2026
7
¥ 586,000
Guaranteed
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/okinawa
Okinawa (Tropical Japan)
Mar 10 to Mar 16, 2027
7
¥ 625,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/okinawa
Okinawa (Tropical Japan)
Mar 20 to Mar 26, 2027
7
¥ 625,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/okinawa
Shikoku Shimanami (Cherry blossom)
Mar 30 to Apr 5, 2027
7
¥ 798,000
Guaranteed
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/shikoku-to-shimanami7days
Kumano Kodo (Cherry blossom)
Mar 29 to Apr 5, 2027
8
¥ 639,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/kumano-kodo8days
Kanazawa to Kyoto (Cherry blossom)
Apr 8 to Apr 17, 2027
10
¥ 739,000
Guaranteed
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/kanazawa-to-kyoto10days
Kyoto to Sea of Japan (Beautiful Weather)
Apr 15 to Apr 21, 2027
7
¥ 598,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/kyoto-to-the-sea-of-japan
Shikoku Shimanami (Fresh Green)
May 9 to May 15, 2027
7
¥ 598,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/shikoku-to-shimanami7days
Kyoto to Sea of Japan (Swim ocean)
May 9 to May 15, 2027
7
¥ 598,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/kyoto-to-the-sea-of-japan
Shikoku Shimanami (Fresh Green)
May 19 to May 25, 2027
7
¥ 598,000
Guaranteed
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/shikoku-to-shimanami7days
Kumano Kodo (Fresh Green)
May 28 to Jun 4, 2027
8
¥ 625,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/kumano-kodo8days
Hokkaido Northernmost Point
Jun 28 to Jul 5, 2027
8
¥ 638,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/hokkaido-norhternmost-point
Hokkaido Northernmost Point
Jul 9 to Jul 16, 2027
8
¥ 638,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/hokkaido-norhternmost-point
Kanazawa to Kyoto
Oct 14 to Oct 23, 2027
10
¥ 739,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/kanazawa-to-kyoto10days
Kumano Kodo (Autumn Foliage)
Nov 23 to Nov 30, 2027
8
¥ 625,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/kumano-kodo8days
Kumano Kodo (Autumn Foliage)
Oct 21 to Oct 30, 2027
10
¥ 729,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/kumano-kodo-10-days
Shikoku Shimanami (Autumn Foliage)
Nov 10 to Nov 19, 2027
10
¥ 758,000
Available
https://www.lotuscyclejapan.com/full-guided/shikoku-shimanami

Available — Accepting bookings. Small groups of 4 can secure this departure.

Guaranteed — Departure confirmed. Spots available.

Limited — Departure confirmed. Only a few spots left.

Fully Booked — No spots remaining.

Not Sure Where to Start? We’re happy to help.

Custom Tour

Let Us Help You Create Your Perfect Tour!

Order-made

Work with our expert staff to design a personalized tour tailored to your interests and group’s goals

Exclusive Options

Create your ideal journey with special features like private accommodations and unique experiences, crafted with meticulous attention to detail.

Flexible Solutions

Whether it’s a group tour, family trip, or corporate retreat, we adapt to any purpose and provide tailored plans to meet your expectations.

Service Information

  • We have support vehicle to follow cyclists to back up water, snacks, and other necessary things for the ride. If one of you wants to stop riding at some point of the day, you will be welcome to have seat in our support vehicle.

  • Our guides are all cyclists, we know what you need during your ride. We are trained to be a bike mechanic and cycling leader. We also completed 40 hours wilderness first aid training. 

  • In case of heavy rain, strong wind or other fierce weather conditions for cycling, we may change plan and give you other activities option like hiking, sightseeing, and so on.

  • Guides speaks English, and all the information during the tour will be given in English.

Accommodations 

3 - 4 Stars Quality

We carefully select comfortable hotels, ryokans, and local inns along each route — chosen for quality, location, and character. Most properties are 3–4 star standard with private or shared hot spring baths (onsen).

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Many of our stays are traditional ryokans — family-run inns that are a highlight of the Japan experience. Rooms feature futon bedding on tatami floors, yukata robes, and access to onsen. If you prefer Western-style beds, just let us know when booking and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Our Services

We have 3 services. Please check details from the below.

Support vehicle assisting riders on Lotus Cycle Japan’s fully guided cycling tours across Japan.

Just pedal and enjoy!

Perfect for a worry-free adventure.


Expert Japanese local guides, bikes, accommodations, and support van—everything is included.

Preparing cycling gear before starting a self-guided cycling tour with Lotus Cycle Japan.

Perfect for those seeking freedom and flexibility. Discover Japan at your own pace!

 

Everything is set with bikes, GPS, lodgings, and luggage—fully arranged.

Scenic mountain road ridden using rental road bikes from Lotus Cycle Japan.

For those seeking adventure with high-quality bikes, we offer road, hybrid, and e-bikes. Panniers,

 

GPS, and kits are available for a smooth ride.

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