Matsumoto Bike Tour: Discover Historic Sites and Countryside

Discover Matsumoto’s hidden gems on an electric bike tour. Explore historic sites, scenic countryside, and breathtaking landscapes. Perfect for cycling enthusiasts!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fukashi Shrine - Fukashi Shrine is dedicated to two Shinto deities, Suwamiyojin (deity of wind, water and agriculture) and Tenjin (deity of scolarship). The Tenjin deity lends his name to the most famous festival at this shrine, the Tenjin Matsuri.
  • Yamabe School Museum of History and Folklore - East of town the Susuki-gawa River runs down…
What's Included
  • Helmet
  • Bicycle use
  • Private English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Miscellaneous fees during the activity (snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
  • Insurance (Travel Insurance, Private Insurance, etc.)
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore the city and its surroundings on this off-the-beaten-path bike tour!
Far from the Japanese metropolises, enjoy a deep breath of fresh air and the magnificent landscapes of Matsumoto City. Ride an electric bicycle with your guide through the countryside of Matsumoto and discover the main historical sites of the city while enjoying a country ride…

Location
Matsumoto Station
Tour begins at Matsumoto Station at the front of the JR Line ticket office / Starbucks Coffee inside the station.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tourist557515
Oct 30, 2024
Wonderful guide and lots of fun - Nice riding location, great views and history. The guide was very flexible and was very informative. We spent more time at the onsen to share stories with local ladies.
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Coltb889
Oct 8, 2024
Awesome! - Great guide, awesome way to see a part of the city off the beaten path. I especially enjoyed learning about the local history.
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Green91
Sep 23, 2024
A lovely relaxing trip way off the beaten track - What a great way to leave the busy centre and wander around the quiet back lanes and countryside. Kevin took us to some remote shrines, hot springs, rice and soba fields. Thoroughly recommend 👍👍
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Keyai_l
Sep 9, 2024
Fantastic experience with Matsumoto Experience - I’ve enjoyed the tranquility in the countryside and some off the beaten path like visiting the historic shrines which are not well known to the foreign tourists. I also enjoy learning the history of the places through the guide.
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Joannp653
Aug 2, 2024
Shrines , Temples and to the natural surroundings outside the city . - This is a really nice way to see you way around Matsumoto. The guide is knowledgeable about the area and history. Wished we could have had a few food or snack or drink stops . It was mainly riding .
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Charlie_k
Jun 24, 2024
Does not get better than this! - A perfect way to see Matsumoto and the surroundings! Want to see rice fields, secluded temples and shrines? Want great views of the valley? Want to learn about the history of the area? Look no further. Our guide Kevin has extensive knowledge of the area and led us on a perfect day out.
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Wimwyloeck
May 11, 2024
Wonderful experience in the countryside with stunning views! - What a wonderful afternoon we had, together with our guide Kai (at least we think that’s his name). The guide was punctually on time at the agreed meeting point, bike helmets in hand. We went to see shrines, the amazing countryside with marvellous views on the snowcapped mountains of the Japanese alps, and biked through rice fields, which -we were lucky- were being planted at this very moment. Cool experience. Kai -the guide- was very well informed and we were able to learn a lot about various topics, such as Shintoism, Buddhism, agriculture, earthquakes, samurai in the Edo period and so on… Very informative! We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who has a morning or afternoon available in Matsumoto…! The bike ride itself was very easy to do, so no need to be in ‘special physical form’ or something - haha… Thanks a lot mr. Kai, and who knows, maybe we will meet again! Best regards, Wim from Belgium
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Jean_lucj353
Mar 19, 2024
Try without hesitation - We did this activity with Sylvain. We didn't see past 4 hours. We saw some great places in and around Matsumoto and we were able to chat with Sylvain on a lot of topics related to Japan
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G2075wqannaz
Oct 30, 2023
Highly recommend! - We spent very nice and active time during the bike tour in Matsumoto, great opportunity to see the main points of town (without entering). We enjoyed the most the outer-town part with rice and buckwheat fields, beautiful landscapes, and charming casual japanese streets. Thanks to electric bike the journey is really easy and do not require more than standard physical condition. Our Guide answered a lot of our questions, thank you once again! Arigato gozaimasu!
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Garymchap
Oct 17, 2023
Relaxing experience - Great tour, very relaxed and took us out and away into the countryside as well as the usual Temples and Shrines
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