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O Cycle Japan
4.9
Based on 16 reviews
  • If you are looking for a cycle experience in Japan, this is your tour! Detailed organization, both comfortable and traditional accommodation, good restaurants recommendations. All of this cycling in gorgeous… read more

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    Mirko Turrini Avatar Mirko Turrini
    June 14, 2024

    As first-time visitors to Japan we were a little nervous about a self guided biking tour in a country we knew very little about. Almost immediately after contacting O… read more

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    Janice McLaughlin Avatar Janice McLaughlin
    November 11, 2024

    This is my third cycling tour and my first with O Cycle. Shelley and Masato have spent a lot of time putting together bike routes that take you through both… read more

    Bob Alexander Avatar Bob Alexander
    December 2, 2024

  • We had a wonderful trip with O Cycle Japan in early May 2024. I have done several cruise cycle tours, but this was my first self guided tour staying… read more

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    Ray Mack Avatar Ray Mack
    June 14, 2024

    This tour is one of a kind. You can enjoy stunning views while riding and each spot you stopped. If you are a foodie, you will love the meal everywhere… read more

    Yukie Mackay Avatar Yukie Mackay
    June 14, 2024

    My husband and I embarked on the OCycle Japan bike tour, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. Over the course of six days, we pedaled through the stunning Kansai… read more

    Carrie Brown Avatar Carrie Brown
    October 9, 2024

  • Do yourself a favour and take this trip of a lifetime. I feel sorry for people who don’t see Japan from the seat of a bicycle. See how… read more

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    Kelly Trimble Avatar Kelly Trimble
    November 11, 2024

    O Cycle Japan is Oh so much fun! We completed the one week cycling tour throughout Japan in April 2024. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it, and consider it… read more

    Cindy McCallum Avatar Cindy McCallum
    June 14, 2024

    A Breathtaking Adventure Through the Kansai Region I recently embarked on a 6-day self-guided cycling tour through the Kansai region of Japan in October, and it was truly an… read more

    Jack Lessard Avatar Jack Lessard
    January 5, 2025

  • My cycle tour through the Kansai region with OCycle Japan was one of the best travel adventures of my life! This was an incredible itinerary, carefully curated for navigational ease,… read more

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    Andrea Helen Avatar Andrea Helen
    August 7, 2024

    The best bicycle trip tour I’ve ever had. If you join this tour you’ll see authentic, raw, and beautiful Japanese countryside. The big difference about this trip from others is… read more

    Akihito Mizuno Avatar Akihito Mizuno
    June 14, 2024

    The O Cycle Japan self guided bike tour was amazing trip! I enjoyed the variety of towns, farmland, and larger cities. Shelley and Masato suggested excellent restaurants and responded immediately… read more

    Cindy Everett Avatar Cindy Everett
    October 27, 2024

  • My partner and I decided to do this tour together and it was incredible! If you have any FOMO related to not getting to see all that Japan has to… read more

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    Jack Banister Avatar Jack Banister
    June 14, 2024

    If you are thinking about a bike trip in Japan, don’t hesitate for a minute, Cycle Japan is where you want to go. In late Sept ‘24 Shelly and Masato… read more

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    Jordi Faus Avatar Jordi Faus
    October 13, 2024

    10/10 experience, so much fun, so many adventures await you. Don’t hesitate to try this amazing Bike Tour experience, you will get to see Japan is such a different way,… read more

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    Lisa-marie Spivak Avatar Lisa-marie Spivak
    June 14, 2024

  • This incredible cycling tour made my first trip to Japan unforgettable, offering such a unique way to experience the country. There are so many hidden gems to explore as you… read more

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    Amanda Seyler Avatar Amanda Seyler
    June 14, 2024


Why choose O Cycle Japan

Masato grew up in the Kansai region of Japan and has a great love and knowledge for the area. His parents were passionate about travelling and exploring the local sites. This knowledge is what allows us to select the special gems of the area. We offer a unique cycling adventure with a varied terrain, from cycling pathways to small rural roads and weaving through local neighborhoods. Each day is a new sensory experience with something for everyone.


Meet your hosts

We are Masato and Shelley from Calgary, Canada.

Masato grew up in Osaka, Japan. Shelley was born in Calgary, Canada. We met through cycling in the Japanese Alps in Nagano, fell in love and moved to Canada to start a family. Cycling continued to be a theme throughout our lives together. We have enjoyed many rides with family and friends throughout western Canada and other parts of the world. Now that we have grown children, we decided to begin a new journey combining our passions – Japan and cycling!

Our self-guided cycling tours of Japan began in the spring of 2024 in the Kansai region. The first route embraces the rich history of the area including the many temples and castles, and sites filled with stories of Samurai and Ninja’s who protected this historical area of Japan, including Nara, Kyoto and Osaka. The exciting history, and culture is complimented with delicious food which make it a great destination to visit while cycling.

These tours are self-guided so you can explore at your own pace and follow your passions. You will be provided a cycling computer with your route programed, a list of sites and food options along the way. The tours are semi-supported which means, we will be along the route and available for any emergency that may occur. We look forward to sharing our love of Japan and all it has to offer with you.

Along this journey, we look forward to supporting local business and nonprofit organizations in Canada and Japan, especially those that are like minded and support cycling. We hope that cycling will bring as much joy to those we meet and partner with as it has for us over the years.