Visit Shinise and discover the craftsmanship that has been passed down for more than 100 years.
Customizable Osaka Bike Tour
3 hours
Moderate
Kyoto was the capital for over a thousand years, home to many artisans who crafted goods for its imperial palaces, temples and shrines.
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Kyoto was the capital for over a thousand years, home to many artisans who crafted goods for its imperial palaces, temples and shrines. These crafts have been passed down through generations of family businesses, preserving traditional techniques for many years.
On this tour you will be able to visit long-established stores and explore their history and cultural significance. The tour includes a 1-hour hands-on experience in traditional paper printing called Karakami.
Start your tour by visiting a paper shop where you will learn about the history and techniques of Karakami. Here you will create your own picture postcard with a special woodblock printing technique, which has been used for many generations.
After the experience explore long-established shops with products such as traditional lacquerware, calligraphy products, lanterns and even a pigment and paint shop that focuses on natural pigments used in Japanese-style paintings.
You can start this experience at the following places.
Exact location will be sent after confirmed booking
〒600-8421 JP Kyoto 171 Dojishacho Shimogyo Ward
description
This bike tour offers more than just the usual attractions; you’ll discover all the nooks and crannies you would never see walking or with any other means of transportation.
More than just a bike ride, you will feel like you are spending a day with a local friend who knows all the best places in Osaka.
G-ZO, your guide who has lived in Osaka for more than 7 years and worked with multiple local Japanese craftsmen, has developed strong relationships with them and is dedicated to supporting Japanese cultural advancement. Having studied Japanese culture for a long time, he has gained a deep understanding of its intricacies. He will guide you in exploring Japanese culture from a fresh viewpoint and how to appreciate it more closely!
You will explore parts of Osaka depending on your interests, the itinerary will be completely customized for you.
G-ZO will connect you to the community you have interests in by helping you communicate with locals as well as plugging you into the right spaces!
Osaka has it all; you just have to know where to look. The possibilities are endless, so join G-ZO on this bike tour to uncover Osaka’s secret treasures and immerse yourself in it’s culture like a local!
If you would like to add a Japanese cultural experience to your bike tour, please book the “6-Hour Bike Tour” option.
If the date you would like to book is not available, please contact us.
What do I need to bring?
- This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes suitable for extended walking.
please note
- Please ensure you know how to ride confidently, follow local road rules, and are aware of your fitness level for a safe and enjoyable experience
- A specific start time will be confirmed after consulting
- Upon confirmation of the date and time, your guide will contact you to put together a customized itinerary for you
- The 6-Hour Bike Tour includes one Japanese cultural experience (available experiences will be discussed during itinerary creation)
- The meeting point will be sent after booking confirmation
- Please be aware that if extreme weather conditions arise, we may need to cancel the tour to ensure the safety of our guests and guide. Thank you for your understanding.
What’s included?
- Guide Fees
- Japanese cultural experience (only 6-Hour Bike Tour option)
Exclusions
- Transportation to/from your hotel to the meeting point
- Food/drink costs
more info
Experience type
Day tour / activity
Booking in advance
Cut off: 2 days
Duration
3 hours
Live tour guide
Difficulty
Moderate
Know before you go
Minimum age of participants is: 15
Cancellation policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 23 hours or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
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