Zodiac Shrines and Naha Backstreets Cycling Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
The tour is designed to allow you to experience a little-seen part of Okinawan culture. Cycling around the back alleys of the city with your local guide, you will embark on a pilgrimage to the various Zodiac shrines of Naha and Shuri. You will have the chance to witness modern-day Okinawans observe worship traditions dating all the way back to the Ryukyu Kingdom era. This is your opportunity to experience for yourself shrines, temples, sacred springs, royal mausoleums, and more in the unique Ryukyuan style.
If we're lucky, the kami (gods), bodhisattvas, ancestors, etc. may look favorably upon you and your kin!
※If the precipitation probability exceeds 70% or in case of severe weather, we may change plans. In this case, we will contact you the day before.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children aged 1 to 5 can have a child seat attached to the parent's bicycle. Please consult the staff for more information.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Use of bicycle
Snacks
Pilgrim's book "Goshuin-cho"
Incom installed cycling helmet
Bottled water
Camera mounts
Mobile phone holder
What To Expect
Please meet at the store near Makishi Monorail Station. 1 minute walk from Makishi Monorail Station. We will pick up our electric bicycles and give a brief information session so that everyone can enjoy a safe ride.
You can see Kannon Bodhisattva, the guardian deity of the Ryukyu Kingdom, as well as beautiful carvings and ornaments. You can look over the cityscape of Shuri from the bright vermilion temple.
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Zodiac Shrines and Naha Backstreets Cycling Tour
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good choice to see important areas of Naha.
Michael A,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Part of the ride is on busy streets. E-bikes really help on the hill. The guide, Maria, was fantastic getting us around and explaining Okinawa culture.
Amazing tour!
oliviafF1822MH,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful experience cycling the sites of the zodiac shrines. Qwan was incredible and so knowledgeable! A definite must do!
Amazing!
michellebM1780BK,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An adventure! I got to see parts of Naha that I wouldn't have otherwise. Our guide was delightful, helpful, and full of interesting facts about our tour stops. I would definitely recommend!!
Fun and educational
AHW d,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enthusiastic guide who responded to our interests. We've visited some beautiful locations. The explanation throughout was excellent and very educational. Definitely recommended!
Zodiac tour
Karen B,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun and educated guide for our tour. Hot morning but very worth the time. Would definitely recommend for anyone. Thank you for a great tour.
Amazing tour!
reikadyer,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this bike tour. Our guide, Quan-san, went above and beyond during the tour. He even showed us a few extra spots to further explain the history of Okinawa. Quan-san is bilingual in Japanese and English. This was very helpful because my first language is Japanese. During the tour, we even got a little gift. Thank you, Quan-san for the extraordinary tour!
472mistyt,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Quan-san, was so informative about everywhere we went! He made sure my family and I were doing well the entire time too. Although it was hot, as expected, the views and historic sites were so worth it. I loved learning about Okinawa and seeing the beautiful shrines. I would 1000% do this again!
Meander01507105570,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing!!! Quansan was the best guide ever!!! We went to many places and he taught the significance and history of each location. I would 100% recommend this to any of my friends visiting Okinawa😁
Excellent blend of biking, sites, and small snacks
Christopher J,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jojo was an excellent tour guide! We got to see much of Okinawa in just 2.5 hours. We really liked that jojo was very friendly and open to any questions we had! She was more than willing to help take cute pictures too for a very memorable experience! The tour was great mix of temples and even the bakery shop which we would never have found on our own!
Highly recommend the bike tour!
andycQ9741FF,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend! My friend and I booked the tour and were led by Jojo from Taiwan who was super friendly, knowledgeable, and nice to talk with. She took us around the different shrines and even got us a little Chinese zodiac gift based on our individual zodiac signs. It was super enjoyable and fun experience. They provided us with e-bikes and helmets that had a hat attachment and headphones/mic so we could communicate with each other during the tour.
From ¥16,500
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