Okinawa Zodiac Shrine Cycling Tour: Explore Ryukyuan Culture

Explore Okinawa’s hidden Zodiac shrines and backstreets by bike. Discover ancient traditions, sacred sites, and local culture with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3 Chome - Please gather at the store near Makishi Monorail Station. It’s just a 1-minute walk from the station. We’ll collect our electric bicycles and provide a brief orientation to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride.
  • Shuri Kannondo - Discover the Kannon Bodhisattva, the guardian deity of the Ryukyu Kingdom, along with exquisite carvings and…
What's Included
  • Use of bicycle
  • Snacks
  • Pilgrim’s book ‘Goshuin-cho’
  • Incom installed cycling helmet
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Camera mounts
  • Mobile phone holder
Additional Information

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…

Location
3-chōme-13-20 Makishi
Please note that the correct address is 1F, 3-13-20, Makishi, Naha, Okinawa.The shop is 1-minute walk from Makishi monorail station. It's the building next to Makishi's post office.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cvandreumel
Apr 22, 2026
Great cycling tour! - Took the Zodiac tour on 4/22/2026. Tour was a lot of fun and the e-bikes were in excellent condition, fast, and made the overall tour smooth. The guides were fun and informative and made for a great experience. I am glad I did this tour and would do another tour if back in Okinawa!
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Gregcz3912cq
Apr 15, 2026
Amazing tour! - Marya was an excellent guide! The tour was amazing and we loved all the temples and shrines. She was very patient and informative
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Carolyn_o
Mar 24, 2026
Excellent e-bike tour in Naha - Aki was an excellent guide, very informative, knowledgeable and fun. Bikes were excellent. Would highly recommend
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290sierram
Mar 5, 2026
Fun tour of the city! - Jojo was a great guide. We had fun visiting many temples and learning about the culture and local customs. Aki, another tour guide, joined us and was very knowledgeable as well. Would recommend!
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Olya612
Feb 4, 2026
Fun tour that includes several temples and the castle and a handmade cookie 200 y.o. shop - Very efficient, the guide Jojo took me to the most interesting places and told me the basic info, all I needed was to follow her and enjoy the views. Cycling is very easy as the drivers in Japan are very polite, so you are always safe. The shop has a good selection of push bikes and electric bikes to choose from. This tour is doable on both electric and push bike, there were only a couple of steep hills at the start.
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Izabeillev
Jan 18, 2026
To live! - Very nice experience outing very educational and Super pleasant. Our guide was super nice and spoke very well in English, she taught us several things about okinawa and temples. Cycling has done us a lot of good
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Connector47358940641
Dec 27, 2025
Bicycle crossing Okinawa - This cycling experience is very pleasant, and by cycling through the streets of Okinawa, you can not only feel the scenery and the rhythm of life nearby, but also add a relaxation and depth to the journey. Thank you very much Jojo for the careful and professional guidance and explanation, from the historical background to the local culture is very clear, so that people have a deeper understanding and touch on Okinawa
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Onair63675712760
Nov 17, 2025
Perfect for first meeting! - It's a great way to get to know Naha quickly! Jojo was very friendly and helped me find my way around the island. The stops are well selected and it is also a great activity when the weather is not so good. The small group is also very good, would recommend it to anyone who is in Naha for the first time!
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Michael_a
Nov 1, 2025
Good choice to see important areas of Naha. - Part 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.
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Oliviaff1822mh
Oct 22, 2025
Amazing tour! - We had such a wonderful experience cycling the sites of the zodiac shrines. Qwan was incredible and so knowledgeable! A definite must do!
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From $105
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).