RIDE JAPAN
DIFFERENT.
Custom choppers. Coastal roads. Mountain curves. The real Japan.
YOU CAN SEE JAPAN THROUGH A WINDOW.
OR YOU CAN RIDE THROUGH IT.
A custom chopper, a local guide, and the coastal roads and hills around Japan — away from the usual stops. This is the kind of day you plan a trip around.
TWO WAYS TO GET LOST.
4-Hour Guided Chopper Ride
Get out, hit the roads, see the coast and hills, and experience Kamakura from the seat of a custom chopper.Includes: Guided ride with a l...
REQUEST THIS RIDE6-Hour Guided Chopper Ride
More road. More stops. More time in the saddle. The full Kamakura experience.Includes everything in the 4-hour ride, plus: Longer routes ...
REQUEST THIS RIDETHE CHOPPER COLLECTION.
Rigid-frame Sportsters, custom built. Same day-rate, no tiers. New machines added regularly.
HELL FIRE
'88 XLH883 · Chopper
O.N.E
'99 XLH883 · Bobber
COKE
'88 XLH883 Hugger · Chopper
VISION
'99 XL883 · Chopper
SHOGUN
'99 XL883C · Chopper
MILES
'94 XL883 · Chopper
RILEY
'99 XLH883 Hugger · Stock
GRIP IT AND RIP IT.
MEET
Meet the crew and check out the bikes.
GEAR UP
Get ready, get comfortable with your ride, and grab your free tour t-shirt.
RIDE
Hit the coast, hills, viewpoints and roads around Kamakura.
STOP
Views, food, and places worth getting off the bike for.
CAFÉ
Every ride ends at the garage café. Coffee. Pastries. Cool down.
MAKE SURE YOU CAN.
VALID LICENSE
A valid driver's license from your home country.
REQUIRED IDP
International Driving Permit with Category A (large motorcycle). Without Category A on your IDP, you cannot ride — no exceptions.
YOUR PASSPORT
Bring your passport and required riding documents.
RIDE READY
Long pants recommended, sturdy boots recommended, and 18+.
Not every country's license qualifies — some need an official JAF translation alongside the IDP, and a few countries can't ride under Japanese law even with an IDP. Check the FAQ or ask us to confirm your country before booking. Can't or don't want to ride? A tandem passenger seat (¥5,000, no license needed) or an e-bike (no license needed) are both available.
GOOD QUESTIONS.
How many people can ride?
Up to 9 riders plus up to 7 tandem passengers — 16 people total on one tour. Bike availability on any given date depends on other rental bookings, confirmed when you book.
Can I ride by myself?
Yes, solo tours are possible. The guide fee is split across riders, so a solo or small-group tour costs more per person than a larger group.
Where does the ride start?
The garage in Kamakura — fixed start and end point for pickup and drop-off. We can't provide transfers under Japanese transport law, so riders make their own way there.
Address: 1-15-2 Komachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0006 (open 10:00–18:00)
From Tokyo: JR Yokosuka Line direct from Tokyo/Shinagawa, about 60 minutes, no transfers. From Shinjuku/Shibuya, take the Shonan-Shinjuku Line.
From Kamakura Station: East Exit → toward Komachi-dori → about 4 minutes on foot. Bikes are lined up out front.
By car: Yokohama-Yokosuka Road → Asahina IC → about 15 minutes. No private lot, but coin parking is a 2-minute walk away.
Luggage: free storage at the shop while you ride. Need storage before or after? The garage is an official Bounce partner for hourly storage booked in advance.
What if a bike has a problem mid-tour?
Tours can run with or without a spare bike held back. With a spare on hand, max group size is 5 riders; without one, up to 9. The support vehicle carries equipment and spare bikes only — it cannot carry riders.
What happens if it rains?
In severe weather, we may cancel at our discretion, with a full refund. No night riding for now — day tours only.
Can I keep the bike after the tour?
Yes — extensions are ¥1,250 per 15 minutes. If you already know you'll want more time, booking the longer tour upfront is more reliable and costs about the same per hour.
Which countries' licenses work?
Countries that are 1949 Geneva Convention signatories (US, Australia, Canada, UK, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, and others) can ride with a standard IDP. Some countries (Germany, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Monaco, Estonia, Taiwan) need an official JAF translation alongside their license instead. Some countries (including Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Brazil) cannot ride under Japanese law, even holding an IDP. Japan does not issue IDPs to visitors — it must be arranged in your home country before you arrive. Ask us to confirm your specific country before booking.
How do I get an International Driving Permit before I arrive?
Your IDP needs to be arranged through your own country's official motoring authority before you leave home. Requirements and processes vary by country, so check with your own country's authority ahead of your trip. Ask us if you're unsure which authority is legitimate for your country.
Real riders, real routes around Kamakura. More going up soon.
