We are near "TOICHISHOGAKKO" Bus stop, a few minutes off the city center.BY BUS :WeekdayBuses Number62 : 09:00 --> 09:03 --> 09:1757 : 09:30 --> 09:33 --> 09:47Sat/Sun/HollidayBus Number 62- 09:00 --> 09:03 --> 09:17- 09:20 --> 09:23 --> 09:37- 09:40 --> 09:43 --> 09:57
Description
Join the highlights Tour at Nara Cycle Tours and meet other travelers, or do it in private and your guide can make this day special for your own group.
Pour la demande de guide francophone:
Nous ne pouvons pas garantir la francophonie pour un tour partagée, car mélangeant plusieurs nationalités, la priorité deviendra l'anglais.
Tous nos guides parlent au minimum anglais et japonais, ce qui veut dire que le français sera une langue supplémentaire. Le guide pourra donc alterner entre anglais et français si nécessaire.
Pour garantir la disponibilité du guide francophone à la date souhaitée, veuillez nous contacter à l'avance, afin que nous puissions confirmer qu'un guide francophone est toujours disponible pour votre date de réservation.
Merci pour votre compréhension.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 20–75)
$71
Youth (ages 11–19)
$58
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Nara - Highlights Bike Tour
Itinerary
15 min
Admire the "Great South Gate" and its two fierce guardians protecting the place.
Todai-ji Temple
Admission included40 min
The biggest wood structure in the world and one of the most impressive temples in the country
Kikuichi Monju Shiro Kanenaga
15 min
Learn about this amazing shop's history, and discover more about the ancient art of Japanese cutlery.
Possibility to buy knives on-site and get FREE BLADE ENGRAVING while joining our Bike Tour if the engraver is available.
Kasuga Grand Shrine
30 min
Explore The shrine and its thousand lanterns
Nara Park
10 min
Watch the deers and enjoy the ride through Nara Park
Sagi Pond
10 min
Peaceful and gorgeous place to finish with a lovely photo spot
What's included
Included
Helmet and other bike gear
All Fees and Taxes
Use of bicycle
Not included
Any extra fees such as souvenir, extra food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
104 reviews
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How it compares in Nara
No. 5 by number of reviews among 124 tours in Nara
Starting price $71 is close to the typical $71 for tours of similar length in Nara
Excurgo comparison of 124 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
While single travelers can book this tour directly, there is a "2 guests minimum" rule to give the tour a GO. in case of a single guest, the session might be cancelled and the guest will be notify as soon as possible, offering a rescheduling, or a full-refund.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Nara - Highlights Bike Tour take?
Nara - Highlights Bike Tour lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Nara - Highlights Bike Tour cost?
Prices start at $71 per person for this Nara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Nara - Highlights Bike Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Nara - Highlights Bike Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We are near "TOICHISHOGAKKO" Bus stop, a few minutes off the city center. BY BUS :. Weekday: Buses Number. 62 : 09:00 --> 09:03 --> 09:17. 57 : 09:30 --> 09:33 --> 09:47. Sat/Sun/Holliday: Bus Number 62. - 09:00 --> 09:03 --> 09:17. - 09:20 --> 09:23 --> 09:37. - 09:40 --> 09:43 --> 09:57. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Nara - Highlights Bike Tour offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Nara - Highlights Bike Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 104 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Japan Tour Adventure.
Reviews(104)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Lee_P
September 28, 2026 · via Viator
Awesome experience
The experience of riding a bike around
Nara is very unique especially when you have an exceptional tour guide like Matthaeus.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review!
We’re delighted to hear that exploring Nara by bike was such a unique and memorable experience for you. It’s especially wonderful to know that Matthaeus’s guidance made your time in Nara even more exceptional.
Matthaeus will be very happy to hear your kind words. Thank you again for choosing Japan Tour Adventure and for sharing your lovely experience with us!
Warmest regards,
Ayumi
/ JTA Team ⛩️
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ellenmac
September 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent way to see the sights in Nara
Very fun tour and a great way to move between all the sites in Nara. Our guide Robert had bikes and helmets ready for us and made sure we were comfortable before setting off on the lovely ride. He gave us flexibility to visit the sites at our own pace, explained history and culture, and took lots of photos of us. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great day and got to our train on time.
My only "complaint" is that the meeting location was a bit tough for our cab driver to find. Trust Google Maps. It was right, even if it looks like you're being dropped off in the woods. You're not!
Highly recommend this tour and Robert.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review and for highly recommending our Nara bike tour!
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fun and memorable day exploring Nara with Robert. It’s wonderful to know that his thoughtful guidance, flexibility, historical and cultural insights, and help with photos made your experience even more special. We’re especially happy that he made sure you could enjoy the tour at your own pace and still catch your train on time!
We also truly appreciate your helpful feedback about the meeting point and your useful tip for future guests.
Robert will be delighted to hear your kind words. Thank you again for choosing Japan Tour Adventure and for sharing your experience with us!
Warmest regards,
Ayumi / Japan Tour Adventure Team ⛩️
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Sonja_S
September 14, 2026 · via Viator
Fantastic tour with Matheus
This was a highlight of my 3 weeks in Japan. My tour with Matheus was wonderful - he is very smart and knowledgeable, and also went above and beyond to make my tour feel like what I wanted. Also appreciated the great conversation!! Thanks Matheus!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review!
We’re truly delighted to hear that your Nara bike tour was one of the highlights of your three weeks in Japan! It’s wonderful to know that Matheus’s knowledge, thoughtful guidance, and great conversation made the experience feel personal and exactly right for you.
Matheus will be so happy to hear your kind words. Thank you again for choosing Japan Tour Adventure and for sharing such a lovely review with us!
Warmest regards,
Ayumi / Japan Tour Adventure Team ⛩️
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Olivia_N
August 14, 2026 · via Viator
Guide super! Organization less
We were supposed to go on tour an hour later, but the night before we got a message asking if we could go earlier, with an electric bike instead of a normal one. Of course, we immediately said yes to that.
The next day, upon arrival (10 minutes before the scheduled start of the tour), it appeared that the tour had already left. Eventually we had to wait about 40 minutes before a guide arrived. This was clearly due to the organization and not to our guide Christophe.
Because once on the road it was a really fantastic tour! Christophe was super knowledgeable, fun and knew a lot to tell. Highly recommended, a pity only about the bad start by the organization.
Operator response
Hartelijk dank dat u de tijd heeft genomen om uw ervaring met ons te delen.
Allereerst willen wij onze oprechte excuses aanbieden voor de miscommunicatie over de starttijd en voor het feit dat u zo lang heeft moeten wachten. Dit was een fout aan onze kant en, zoals u zo vriendelijk aangeeft, was Christophe niet op de hoogte van deze situatie.
We waarderen uw geduld en begrip enorm en zijn erg blij om te horen dat u, ondanks deze ongelukkige start, daarna een fantastische tour met Christophe heeft gehad. Hij zal heel blij zijn met uw mooie woorden over zijn kennis en gezellige begeleiding.
Nogmaals hartelijk dank dat u voor Japan Tour Adventure heeft gekozen en voor uw begrip.
Met hartelijke groet,
Ayumi / JTA Team ⛩️
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Kimberly_S
June 24, 2026 · via Viator
Excellent experience!
Great day with our bike tour guide Matheus! We loved the deer park. The Big Budda temple is wonderful to see.
Next time we are in Japan we will see you again in Kyoto.
Thank you!
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Todd_R
June 5, 2026 · via Viator
We had a blast riding...
We had a blast riding bikes, exploring and learning with Matheus! He was very knowledgeable and friendly, a fantastic guide!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fun time exploring Nara by bike with Matheus. It’s wonderful to know that his knowledge and friendly personality made the experience even more enjoyable and memorable.
Matheus will be delighted to hear your kind words. Thank you again for choosing Japan Tour Adventure and for taking the time to share your experience with us!
Warmest regards,
Ayumi / JTA Team ⛩️
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RosanneC_12
May 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience!
We had a terrific experience on this tour with our guide, Robert. The biking was great, the sights (and deer!) are beautiful and Robert added in a lot of extra facts and explanations that made the tour really interesting and enjoyable. He was also really patient with us at the knife shop stop :) which we recommend as a great place to buy a knife!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review and for recommending our tour!
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a terrific time exploring Nara by bike, enjoying the beautiful sights and, of course, the deer! It’s wonderful to know that Robert’s extra insights and explanations made the experience even more interesting and enjoyable.
Robert will also be very happy to hear that you enjoyed the knife shop—and we’re glad you had plenty of time to find the perfect one! 😊
Thank you again for choosing Japan Tour Adventure and for sharing your experience with us!
Warmest regards,
Ayumi / JTA Team ⛩️
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I6702DYkarinak
May 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
See a lot in a short time
A very easy trip where we got to see a lot of Nara, and got a lot of history by the guide.
We were lucky and were the only ones on the trip that day, so we felt extra well taken care of.
There was a little cycling, so the trip is recommended to those who have some experience with cycling from before.
Operator response
Tusen takk for den flotte 5-stjerners anmeldelsen!
Vi er veldig glade for å høre at dere hadde en fin opplevelse og fikk sett mye av Nara, samtidig som dere lærte mer om områdets historie. Så hyggelig at dere var de eneste på turen den dagen og dermed fikk en ekstra personlig opplevelse!
Takk også for at dere deler et nyttig tips om syklingen til andre reisende. Tusen takk for at dere valgte Japan Tour Adventure og tok dere tid til å dele opplevelsen deres!
Vennlig hilsen,
Ayumi / JTA Team ⛩️
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Julie_S
April 19, 2026 · via Viator
pretty cool
I was surprised that the starting destination is in a suburb of Nara. It was actually pretty cool to see a residential area in addition to seeing the Deer Park and tourist sties.
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed discovering a different side of Nara beyond the usual tourist spots.
It’s wonderful to know that exploring a local residential area added something special to your day and gave you a more authentic glimpse of everyday life in Japan. 🌿
Thank you again for joining us and for your kind feedback — it truly means a lot to our whole team.
We hope these unique memories stay with you for a long time. 💛
Warmest regards from all of us ⛩️
Ayumi / JTA Team
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707jillj
April 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Not to be missed.
Matheus was an excellent guide. Bikes were ready for us. In good condition. The route was well thought out and very manageable (we are in our 70's). Our guide supplied rice crackers to feed the lovely deer. Communication before meeting was excellent & helpful thank you.
Operator response
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your lovely review with us!
We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a comfortable and enjoyable experience exploring Nara.
It’s wonderful to know that the route felt manageable and well-paced, and that everything—from the bikes to the communication beforehand—helped make your day smooth and relaxing. 🚴♀️🌿
We’re especially grateful for your kind words about Matheus — he will be very happy to hear that his care and preparation made your experience so pleasant. And we’re glad you enjoyed the special moments feeding the deer as well! 🦌
Thank you again for choosing to explore with us and for your thoughtful feedback. We hope these beautiful memories stay with you for a long time. 💛
Warmest regards from all of us ⛩️
Ayumi / JTA Team
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