Arashiyama E-Bike Tour: Bamboo Grove Adventure

Embark on an incredible 25km E-bike tour through Kyoto’s Bamboo Forest and Arashiyama District. Explore stunning temples and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and culture.

Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple - This peaceful temple is located away from the crowds, where visitors can admire its extensive collection of small Buddhist statues and discover a few amusing surprises.
  • Toujiin Temple - Visitors can stroll through this magnificent moss-covered temple and enjoy its tranquil and contemplative atmosphere.
  • **The…
What's Included
  • Bicycle use
  • Helmet
  • Temple Fees
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Join us for an extraordinary 25km E-bike trip that predominantly targets the renowned Arashiyama Bamboo Grove region, but also devotes time to astonishing temple landscapes lying off the beaten path.
Mount onto our brand-new Panasonic E-bikes and traverse large sections seamlessly as we cycle casually through a mix of city and country scenes. We’ll…

Location
NORU Kyoto Bike Tours
Please use google maps and search NORU KYOTO BIKE TOURS Look for our green TripAdvisor flag outside the Cycle Village bike shop
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tihanis2024
Oct 1, 2025
Wonderful way to see Kyoto - This tour was a fantastic way to explore some of Kyoto. Michael was very informative about all of the places we went to, giving us a deeper insight into the history of the temples and the bamboo forest.
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Jesseg274
Sep 30, 2025
Great tour, even greater tour guide! - This was one of our favorite experiences in our whole Japan trip! Yuta was an absolutely exceptional guide. He went above and beyond in several ways. He made sure we were all comfortable with the bikes, he provided in depth knowledge on the historical and cultural context of each site, and he event took us to a couple of extra sites not included in the itinerary. If you book this tour, definitely ask for yuta! Overall this was an extremely enjoyable tour. Highly recommend!
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Tihani_s
Sep 30, 2025
Great way to explore some of Kyoto! - This tour was a fantastic way to explore some of Kyoto. Michael was very informative when we went to each place, giving us a richer insight into the temples and the bamboo forest. We highly recommend this tour, especially if you need a break from walking!
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Q9585djfionam
Sep 14, 2025
Excellent - Highly recommend this small and very informative bicycle tour which covered temples and rural settings. Yoki was a super guide with great knowledge of both the area and history. He also introduced us to sweet potato ice cream which was a treat ! .
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Jennifear
Sep 14, 2025
SUGIO AWESOME! - Michael was a total gem. Very entertaining and knowledgeable about not just the tour route but around Kyoto as well. He went above and beyond our expectations by taking us to a stunning ice cream shop and tanuki shop. He also rode us through a precious farmland path that gave a truly unique perspective on Kyoto. Thank you Michael!
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Navigate776402
Aug 27, 2025
Great adventure with TEENS!!! - Our teens (age 13 and 15) were thoroughly engaged with the e-bike thrill while touring the countryside. The tour was the perfect balance between historic sights while zipping along on e-bikes. We even stopped for the traditional shaved ice restaurant serving for over 50 years! Henry from England led the way with his spot-on wit throughout. Def sign up for the “off the beaten path” tour that makes history FUN…..esp for teens.
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Travelling_english
Aug 16, 2025
Fantastic e-biking tour in Kyoto - We had an amazing afternoon exploring Arashiyama and the bamboo grove. Michael our tour guide was exceptional and made the experience very memorable. Definitely highly recommend!
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Sleepiskey
Aug 10, 2025
Don't miss out on this experience! - This was one of the highlights of our trip! Our tour guide, Sean, is the best. He came highly recommended by friends who have booked several tours with him and they were not wrong. He has a wealth of knowledge of the sites we visited but he's also so nice. But for me, one of the best parts about Sean, was his patience and ability to pivot to a less busy route to accommodate my horrible biking skills.
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Elizabeth_s
Aug 8, 2025
Highly enjoyable e-bike tour - Yuta was a superb guide and this tour was amazing! We were paired with another family of 4 who was happy to squeeze in as much as possible. We added in a walk around the Geisha district where we learned a lot, as well as a mini-tea ceremony and an unplanned detour to a beautiful stream so we could cool off from the 34c heat! This is not a tour for all fitness levels, you need to have basic fitness to operate the bikes even with the electric assist. Highly recommend this tour, particularly if you enjoy a long time on the Ebikes as it was more than 30minutes to get back to the shop at the end of the day.
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Dai_d
Jul 9, 2025
Fabulous cycle tour - We had a fabulous time. Michael, the tour guide, not only knew his history perfectly, but had the ability to share his knowledge in an interesting and informative way. He was passionate about the cycling and the history. He made it a perfect day. Thanks
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).