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: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3 Chome - 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. - Shuri Kannondo - You can see Kannon Bodhisattva, the guardian deity of the Ryukyu Kingdom, as well as beautiful…
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
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Meet us at our e-CHARITY shop nearby the Makishi Monorail station. It's a 1 min walk from Makishi Monorail station.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Haese0k
Jan 21, 2025
Fun Zodiac bike tour! - Best bike tour ever! Maki is a very knowledgeable and kind guide. The zodiac shrines were very fun and meaningful to visit. By biking around, you get to see Okinawa which will be impossible otherwise. Definitely recommend if you are in Okinawa.
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Karentj1100os
Jan 11, 2025
Lots of fun! - The Zodiac Shrines Tour was lots of fun. Our guide was so patient with our children and was just amazing. Highly recommend this tour.
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G5514xgjamesp
Dec 28, 2024
Sweet Okinawa Bike Tour - The temples were really nice and our tour guide Tony was really great! It also wasn’t too far of a ride to each location. I would definitely recommend to a friend.
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792marianao
Oct 20, 2024
Want to do it again! So great! - Wonderful trip! Maki was great and super understanding! I had a bad knee injury so were able to work around it. I’d love to do it again! Please visit and take the tour!
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Greggw949
Oct 3, 2024
Cruising ride in Naha and Shuri - A relaxing bike tour of Naha and Shuri, experiencing some Ryuku history and religious philosophy. Reiji was a great guide, sharing some of the resilience that Okinawa has undergone over the years, with different influences. Explaining well the religious philosophies from multi-theologies that have shaped this generations beliefs and attitudes. Very patient and guiding whilst, I spent time taking some photos. Ended with some cooling local lucky noodles on a hot day. Most enjoyable and the bikes were good!
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Patrick
Sep 25, 2024
An enlightening day 🧘🏻‍♂️🌊🇯🇵 - It was a hot and humid day however a friendly and knowledgeable experience. Our guide, Maria, was very responsive to questions and concerned for everyone’s safety. As someone with very little familiarity with eastern spirituality, I learned a lot. Thanks Maria!
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Navigate50153578869
Sep 18, 2024
Explore the Ancient Capitals of Okinawa - This tour is perfect for those who want to visit shrines and temples. You can also enjoy the change of the streetscape. It is also perfect as a souvenir to receive a goshuin.
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James
Aug 21, 2024
All shrines in one trip!! Highly recommend for anyone. - Great time with great guides. We visited all shrines on one trip with explanations of what we were looking at. The guides even took the time explaining things that were not on the tour.
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I3419cnadrianm
Aug 21, 2024
e-Charity Bike Tours - Maria was the absolute best tour guide. Very knowledgeable, and safe tour. Thank you Maria and e-Charity Bike Tours. See you next time.
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Aileen_g
Nov 2, 2024
An alternative to the ordinary tours - 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.
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