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Kyoto Bike Tour: Discover Hidden Gems and Famous Sites
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1,019 Ratings
Kyoto
Embark on a bike tour in North Kyoto, discovering hidden gems and famous landmarks. Explore shrines, temples, shopping arcades, and riverside paths while enjoying a delicious lunch. Join us for a fun and informative adventure in Japan’s ancient capital!
Embark on a bike tour in North Kyoto, discovering hidden gems and famous landmarks. Explore shrines, temples, shopping arcades, and riverside paths while enjoying a delicious lunch. Join us for a fun and informative adventure in Japan’s ancient capital!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cycle Kyoto - Start at our shop, meet your guide and other travellers, get your bike fitted and get ready for the day!
- Nishi Honganji - Enter one of the least visited religious sites in the city and one of the largest wooden buildings in the entire world!
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine - Join local shrine goers at Kitano Tenmangu, discover this…
- Cycle Kyoto - Start at our shop, meet your guide and other travellers, get your bike fitted and get ready for the day!
- Nishi Honganji - Enter one of the least visited religious sites in the city and one of the largest wooden buildings in the entire world!
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine - Join local shrine goers at Kitano Tenmangu, discover this shrine’s fascinating past and enjoy the tranquil mood.
- Kinkakuji Temple - Discover one of the most visited attractions in the whole of Japan at the world famous Golden Pavilion. Enjoy an interesting commentary, grab an ice cream and relax!
- Kyoto Imperial Palace - Ride through the grounds of the former seat of Japan’s imperial family, learn about its past and enjoy!
- Gion - Stop off in Kyoto’s famous geisha district, discover the secrets of this hidden world and maybe even catch a glimpse of one these entertainers hidden away!
What's Included
- A Japanese lunch experience
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch included
- Expert guidance throughout the tour
- Equipment rental provided
- Bicycle use for the duration of the tour
- A Japanese lunch experience
- Complimentary bottled water
- Lunch included
- Expert guidance throughout the tour
- Equipment rental provided
- Bicycle use for the duration of the tour
What's Not Included
- Extra Drinks
- Optional Gratuities
- Extra Drinks
- Optional Gratuities
Additional Information
Combine the fun and freedom of cycling with the discovery of a new city as we explore Kyoto’s best known site alongside some of our own favourite secrets!
Navigate the backstreets with a friendly, bilingual and experienced guide, explore local shrines and grand temples, quaint shopping arcades and riverside paths while learning about the sites you visit…
Combine the fun and freedom of cycling with the discovery of a new city as we explore Kyoto’s best known site alongside some of our own favourite secrets!
Navigate the backstreets with a friendly, bilingual and experienced guide, explore local shrines and grand temples, quaint shopping arcades and riverside paths while learning about the sites you visit in a light, interesting and fun way.
Cycle on high quality ‘Trek’ and ‘Giant’ hybrid bikes, sample an authentic and delicious lunch and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Japan’s ancient capital.
- Must be 13+ to participate as a rider
- Riders must be at least 13 years old and be comfortable riding a bike
- Dietary requirements need to be known ahead of time. Please let us know
Location
Cycle Kyoto
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Zacharyr325
Aug 10, 2024
Best Biking Tour in Kyoto! - My wife and I were really excited for this tour until we found out it was an hour drive from where embarked on our cruise, and it would cost us upwards of $150 USD one way to get to the starting point. I messaged Cycle Kyoto and they not only responded quickly, but suggested alternative ways to get there. We ended taking the transit which ended up costing us roughly $15 USD.
When we arrived, all the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. They set us up in our bikes and let us prep for the bike ride. The tour guide, Mayco, was amazing! She was so friendly and was an excellent guide that taught us a lot about the Kyoto area, country symbolism’s, and the rich history. She was very accommodating to the group of wanting to see specific areas of the tour and made sure the group was comfortable on the ride by providing enough hydrates.
The tour included a lunch. The lunch was honestly amazing, which consisted of a Japanese conveyer belt system. The sushi provided was spectacular and delicious. I’d be lying if I said I would never be back, next time I was in town.
Overall, the experience was exceptional and there is nothing I can think of that could be make it better. Thank you Cycle Kyoto and our terrific tour guide, Mayco!
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Eugene_s
Aug 5, 2024
Getting a bike tour with... - Getting a bike tour with Mayko felt well-planned and proved to be a perfect introduction to Kyoto. She engaged us with the traditions of the city and individual sites and further discussed their influences in current Japanese culture.
The route felt safe even for riders like myself who had not ridden for years on end. The destinations were paced to keep us enjoying the bike ride between memorable destinations. Even after returning, I still think of the charming repairs of historic Nishi Honganji and how such visible mending makes the experience more endearing.
At the day's end, I was pleased with how much ground we covered, curious to see the rest of the sites, and eager to explore Japan throughout the rest of the vacation.
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Talen
Aug 2, 2024
Really good biking trip - This was a really enjoybale experience. Tour guide Indra had good pacing and gave us really in depth explanations of the tourist attractions.
The lunch was also very delicious.
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Resort56921539246
Jul 25, 2024
Such a fantastic day! - It was a blast time for me. Although I've been to Kyoto so many time, I was able to learn a lot about Kyoto. Thank you guys made my day, especially Akira. I really recommend you guys, if someone want to travel Kyoto and learn history of Kyoto.
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Road02092743551
Jul 24, 2024
Highly recommended! - A great tour with a great guide! Mayco, you were so nice and knowledgable, thank you. Felt sorry for everybody not on a bike on that very hot and humid day in beautiful Kyoto.
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Sune
Jul 22, 2024
Experience Kyoto by bike - Super tur. Our guide, Jay, who was both knowledgeable and very pleasant, adapted the journey of 20 kilometers in 35 degrees heat, so that there were plenty of water and rest breaks, and so that everyone in our group (7 people between 17-75 years) had a really good trip through several of Kyoto’s interesting neighborhoods and sightseeing places.
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Katia
Jul 21, 2024
Fabulous bike tour! - Fabulous biking day with Indra! We learnt a lot, the kids had fun and it was a great mix of exploration, biking and fabulous food!! Thank you so much
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Jonathan_b
Jul 20, 2024
Enjoyable ride through the streets of Kyoto - Karl our guide, was a character :)
He was very, very knowledgeable. Had alot of questions thrown at him and always had answers full of details.
The tour was full of great stops and very nice lunch. The biking was harder than expected but you just get through it and sleep well after.
Met some great friends who we've reconnected with since. Overall, a great tour that I'd highly recommend.
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Safari16842286387
Jul 19, 2024
The best tour to experience Kyoto - I was able to explore the wonderful Things to do in Kyoto with my wonderful Guide Jules!
The course is also safe to ride.
I also want to experience other tours when I come to Kyoto.
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Rogier
Jul 5, 2024
Wonderful way to explote Kyoto - What a wnderful way to explore Kyoto.
Visiting temples and shrines is not really the favorite passtime for our teen age boys, but doing it with an expert, funny guide while riding bikes through Kyoto made it a great experience.
The sites were beautiful, the stories wonderful and the cycling was very comfortable and safe.
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