Japan Touring & Road Bike Rental: Globalwheels

Japan Touring and Road Bike Rental

Explore stunning scenery and an authentic side to Japan.

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Touring Bike Rental

Touring Japan on touring bikes is a beautiful way to see the country. We use a sturdy and smooth Trek bike which can be loaded up with Ortlieb panniers to give you the room you need to store your gear.

Just send us your heights, desired cycling dates and whether you will also need panniers. Some cyclists bring their own panniers which is also completely fine, most panniers will fit on our racks without any problems.

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Some things included...

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Rear Racks

Our bikes can be equipped with rear racks so you can load up your own panniers or rent them from us.

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Puncture Resistant

Our bikes come with puncture resistant tires so you can spend more time cycling & less time fixing.

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Strong Locks

All bikes come with a lock so you can secure your wheels while you take a much-needed pit stop.

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Front & Rear Lights

We have front and rear lights to help you be as visible and as safe as possible while on the road.

Routes and Resources

Kyoto and Lake Biwa Cycling Route - Rider Stories
This rider stories post features Andy's 218km lap of Lake Biwa. See the route and some images from his epic Summer ride.
- Kyoto Route and Guide
- Rider Stories
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How to use your Garmin GPS in Japan (Free Map Download)
If you want to use your Garmin GPS device in Japan then this post is for you. Download the free maps file and follow our step-by-step instructions to get your Garmin working today.
- Downloads
- Guides
- How to
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North Hills of Kyoto Cycling Guide and Route
The hills to the north of Kyoto are stunning. Experience rolling hills, lush forests, isolated villages and scenery that will make you stop and appreciate the scene. Read our route and guide for maps, photos and tips for tackling the ride.
- Kyoto Route and Guide
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What People Love about us

The perfect way to see Japan in autumn!
I can’t recommend Globalwheels strongly enough. I rented a touring bike from them for a week in late November. Gareth was really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. He gave me some great tips for warmup routes around Osaka, as well as a couple of longer routes around Asuka, Kyoto, and Lake Biwa.
Hugh

One of the best experiences I had in Japan.
Amazing experience of cycling with Ian. You get to know the city a bit and being able to cycle in a foreign country with someone speaks a shared language is amazing. Most importantly, their rentals are road bikes! All in all, great guys, great service, great experience.
Eric

Best bike rental company!!
I found Globalwheels online with amazing reviews. I emailed them and got a response really fast. They were amazing. Responded to all my questions and even switched out the stem before I got there for a shorter one. They had a range of bikes and two in smaller sizes which is what I needed. They are located right beside the train station which made picking up the bike super easy.
Brianne