Itinerary
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Stop At: e-CHARIty Naha Kokusai Street, Japan, 900-0013 Okinawa, Naha, Makishi, 3-chōme13２０ KAITOビルⅡ 1F
Meet us at our shop nearby Makishi Monorail station.
It's a 1min walk from Makishi Monorail station.
Pick up your bikes and listen to a quick briefing so everyone can ride safely and have fun!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tsuboya Yachimun Dori, 1 Tsuboya, Naha 902-0065 Okinawa Prefecture
Yachimun means "pottery" in the Okinawan language. Approximately 300 years ago, the Ryukyu Kingdom gathered scattered pottery kilns from various locations and brought them together in this area. Since then, Pottery Village has continued its history as an area known for ceramics. We will also enter small roads with a nostalgic atmosphere that can only be accessed by bicycles.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Mihara, Naha, Okinawa 902-0063, Japan
You will pass through Naha's local area, where still a few traditional houses remain. As you ride through, you will experience the everyday atmosphere of Okinawa and feel the sense of local life.
Stop At: Shrikinjocho Stone-Path Road, Shurikinjocho, Naha 903-0815 Okinawa Prefecture
You will explore the Shuri Castle town, which served as the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom. As you wander through its streets, adorned with cobblestones, temples, and sacred shrines, you will immerse yourself in the culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom era and experience the religious beliefs of Okinawa.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shurisakiyamacho, Naha, Okinawa 903-0814, Japan
As your local guide, we will take you to a breathtaking viewpoint where you can enjoy the sunset in Okinawa while overlooking the cityscape of Naha.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Shurijo Castle Park, 1-2 Shurikinjocho, Naha 903-0815 Okinawa Prefecture
You will leisurely pass through serene Shuri Castle Park, enjoying the enchanting beauty of plants that shine with seasonal brilliance. The illuminated stone walls and Shureimon gate present a photogenic landscape and unforgettable sight.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Asato, Naha, Okinawa 902-0067, Japan
You will pass through the vicinity of Asato Shotengai, which was once known as a "red-light district." In the evening, this area becomes lively with izakayas and other eateries. It might be a good idea to come back here for dinner or drinks after the tour ends.
Stop At: e-CHARIty Naha Kokusai Street, Japan, 900-0013 Okinawa, Naha, Makishi, 3-chōme13２０ KAITOビルⅡ 1F
Return your bicycles and we will conclude the tour.
Enjoy the city of Naha on your own afterwards.
Duration: 5 minutes
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Japan, 900-0013 Okinawa, Naha, Makishi, 3-chōme13２０ ダイショウビル
3 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Children aged 1 to 5 can have a child seat attached to the parent's bicycle. Please consult the staff for more information.
Please bring something to wear in case it gets colder in the evening.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Posted By : daniellez703
Lily was our tour guide. She's a smaller elderly, but very fast and friendly lady. The tour consisted in the beginning a bit of driving and multiple stops where you walk around and get to see local spots, which I would have otherwise not found or overlooked. Then you will go up the hill to Shuri castle and the observation deck. The tour is designed to introduce you very briefly to the history of Okinawa, with different scenary - less talking and more biking and walking (bring good shoes!). Whenever we had questions, Lily tried to answer them either from knowledge or by looking them up and getting back to us later :)
Definitely choose the e-bike!!! The streets up to Shuri castle are super steep. We had people with a regular mountain bike on our tour and the only person who made it up the hill without getting off the bike, was the person who is doing triathlon in her spare time.... Lily always communicates the next move on the bike via hand signs and the intercom, so noone gets lost.
This might just be a me-thing: While you mostly drive on side streets and narrow passages (where you meet lots of pedestriants), there are some main roads you have to drive on, in regular traffic. There are no biking lanes. To me that was a bit scary when cars drove past me with only 20-30cm distance. You really have to drive all the way on the left, where all the manhole covers are. Cars do not switch lanes to pass you by as I am used to in other countries. It did stress me quite a bit and took away from the experience when driving on these main roads.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : katwV7UW
What an amazing experience! Was quite a bit of bicycling but totally worth it. Guide was hospitable and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : J7593FOrachelt
Very fun tour with good history and information about each site by our guide! A side of Naha we wouldn't have seen! Our tour guide Yuri was excellent, and always took care of our safety on the road as well. Quality bikes and helmets.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : T4297QEianr
Yuri gave us an awesome tour and we saw so many cats as a bonus! Saw many things we would not have seen otherwise. Well worth it and very fun.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : anam0la
Yuri is an amazing guide, she took us to the best places on the ride. Highly recommend doing this tour when in Okinawa. Beautiful sites to see.
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Posted On : 2024-04-18
Posted By : H2180VOpeters
Reiji is a great guide. He will look after you. He is very knowledgeable and professional in his work. The tour takes you off the beaten track as well as popular scenic spots. The bike tour experience is one you should enjoy. Many thanks. PeteS.
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Posted On : 2024-03-24
Posted By : DanielDeFong_C
We had a super competent guide, explaining everything patiently. The helmets have microphones, where you can communicate with each other while riding. If you like riding bicycles, definitely do it!
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Posted On : 2024-02-03
Posted By : Huong_H
Excellent tour! Must book this tour. Beautiful sunset, Nice e-bike, both Maki & Rechi are excellent guides. Maki took so many beautiful pictures & share with us. This is the best tour we had on this Japan-Taiwan Cruise. We definitely recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-02-02
Posted By : Ryan_C
Aziz was a wonderful tour guide, and the scenery on our sunset ride was beautiful! The other staff working were very courteous.
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Posted On : 2024-01-28
Posted By : snoozer2345
This was our first visit to Okinawa. We were disappointed that due to weather the sunset cycling tour was cancelled but Maki contacted us ahead of time and was very accommodating with our schedule. We got to do a morning trip the next day. It was great. Maki took us to several really beautiful spots and showed us little hidden gems that we would never have seen otherwise. Also, she told us about the history of Okinawa and about the culture, etc. We really enjoyed ourselves--a highlight of our 2 week trip to Japan. And when we were done Maki recommended a great noodle place right across the street from the bicycle shop for lunch!! Would definitely recommend this cycling tour company and guide!
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Posted On : 2024-01-14
