There’s something special about exploring Japan’s Kansai region together on two wheels, especially in a women-only group that quickly feels like a small community. Riding from the buzz of Osaka through Kyoto’s temples and Nara’s sacred forests toward the coast, the journey slows everything down. Quiet riverside paths, vibrant markets, and traditional meals shape each day, ending with onsen (Japanese-style baths) and nights spent in ryokan, hotels, and even a Buddhist temple! It’s an unhurried, deeply cultural way to experience Kansai—authentic, meaningful, and shared.
This Kansai tour is designed for ease, comfort, and cultural immersion, with all the logistics handled so you can focus on the experience. Enjoy guided cycling through iconic cities and quiet countryside, luggage transfers between accommodations, and thoughtfully chosen stays ranging from ryokan to a Buddhist temple. Daily rides are supported by a local guide, with bikes fitted on arrival and routes planned to balance scenery, culture, and enjoyment. Traditional meals, market visits, and temple experiences are woven throughout, creating a seamless journey through Japan’s cultural heart.
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In order to join this women-only Kansai tour, great fitness is required. You have to be able to bike for longer periods of time, generally 4-6 hours per day. The most you’ll pedal within a day is up to 70 km (45 mi), but check out the itinerary to learn about day-by-day distances.
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Group sizes and pricing
Kansai tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
The price for this Kansai tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
The starting point of your Kansai tour is Osaka, Japan. To get there, most people fly into Kansai International Airport (KIX). From there, you can take a shuttle service or a train to reach downtown Osaka.
You will meet your guide at the first night’s hotel in Osaka on Day 1 of the tour.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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I feel sorry for people who don’t see Japan from the seat of a bicycle. See how people really live in Japan as you ride through neighbourhoods and farms, you can smell the rice as you ride through the rice fields. Shelley and Masato have curated an experience for you that is the perfect blend of culture, food, and sightseeing. From Shrines and Temples, Restaurants, Ocean views, and Castles to staying at a Monastery one night. The hotel onsens (hot baths) were the perfect salve after a day of biking. Don’t forget to stop at the Sake breweries!!