Private Tour
eTour de Matsumoto - Private Electric Bike Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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 through the vast fields surrounding the city. The ideal experience for all cycling enthusiasts!
Matsumoto is centered in the Japanese countryside and is the ideal place to get on a bicycle for an exploration of the city and its surroundings! Beyond the city built around its historic castle, Matsumoto offers all kinds of magnificent rides.
Explore the city's historic sites, take a deep breath of fresh air, as you cycle around the city, past rice fields and admire the beautiful and traditional Japanese farmhouses.
You will not fail to marvel at the beauty of the landscapes, with the vast and spectacular Japanese Alps as a backdrop.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Helmet
Use of bicycle
Private English Speaking Guide
Miscellaneous fees during the activity (snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
Insurance (Travel Insurance, Private Insurance, etc.)
Lunch
What To Expect
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 from the mountains, past the vineyards and rice fields and the stunning colors of the quiet Yamabe Valley. Get lost for a while as you explore the rich beauty of this very special slice of Matsumoto around the Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum.
Options
Easy Level: 4 hours
Easy Route
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour of quieter Matsumoto
710aidanh,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Shin on the 19th of October was probably one of the best things we did whilst in Japan. It was so much fun to ride bikes to less touristy and more rural areas. We got to see a quieter side of Matsumoto and enjoyed a local shop and an amazing viewpoint that we would not have seen if not for the guide. Shin was informative and very friendly and we all appreciated the little gift at the end of the trip. 10/10
Great way to see outside of the city
cmbate,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour on 9th September. We went to lots of spots outside of the city centre that we would never have seen without doing a tour. Would definitely recommend this tour. Clare & Oliver
E-Bike Tour of Matsumoto
J2655BHdavidb,
May 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shin was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable about the area and set a nice pace for the tour. The bikes were a nice quality and we felt safe in the tour. E-Bikes is a good way to see a lot of any city.
Wonderful guide and lots of fun
Tourist557515,
Oct 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice 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.
Awesome!
coltb889,
Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide, awesome way to see a part of the city off the beaten path. I especially enjoyed learning about the local history.
A lovely relaxing trip way off the beaten track
green91,
Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What 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 👍👍
Fantastic experience with Matsumoto Experience
Keyai L,
Sep 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I’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.
Shrines , Temples and to the natural surroundings outside the city .
joannp653,
Aug 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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 .
Does not get better than this!
Charlie K,
Jun 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A 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.
Wonderful experience in the countryside with stunning views!
wimwyloeck,
May 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What 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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