Zodiac Shrines and Naha Backstreets Cycling Tour

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

3 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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Zodiac Shrines and Naha Backstreets Cycling Tour

Reviews

4.96

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent blend of biking, sites, and small snacks
Christopher J,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Jojo 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!
Nature trip on e bikes.
Fiona D,
Apr 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great morning out. Swopped to nature trip which went to the castle and other interesting areas. Sally was a knowledge guide.
An alternative to the ordinary tours
Aileen G,
Nov 2, 2024
- Viator
4.00
No others booked this tour, so it was just myself and Reija. Facility seemed well organized with good ebikes. He took me around to see many Temples and gave a good explanation of meanings. We ended the tour at a hand made cookie shop, very delish. A bit strenuous for the uphill climb in 30 deg heat with high humidity but still a great day! Thank you Reija and team.