Full Day Biking Tour: Discover the Historic Landmarks of Kyoto
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Kyoto
Embark on a full day biking tour in Kyoto to explore its historic landmarks. Visit the Imperial Palace Park, Golden Pavilion, Gion geisha district, and Fushimi Shrine. Small groups, top-quality bikes, and experienced guides.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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 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!
  • Tofuku-ji Temple - Swing by the spectacular Tofukuji Temple. Enjoy stunning views from the bridge and admire the spacious surroundings of the one of the oldest and largest Zen temples in the country!
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - The most visited attraction in Kyoto can be tough to navigate. Allow our guides to expertly pick a path between the crowds for you to enjoy!
What's Included
  • High Quality ‘Giant’ Hybrid bike
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Helmet
  • Bicycle use
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

If you’re pressed for time but bursting with exuberance, come along on our one-day Kyoto cycling adventure!

Bask in the serenity of one of the globe’s most expansive wooden structures, garner knowledge about Kyoto’s past at the Imperial Palace Park, contemplate existence at the awe-inspiring Golden Pavilion, relish a traditional seated lunch, encapsulate the spirit of Kyoto in the Gion geisha district, and uncover the splendor of the formidable Fushimi Shrine.

Our business is situated just a 2-minute stroll from Kyoto Central Station, our groups maintain a cozy size, our bicycles are premium-quality ‘Giant’ hybrids, and our tour guides are laid-back, bilingual, seasoned, and prioritize safety!

Kick back and allow Cycle Kyoto to act as your local guide!

  • 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.

Customer Ratings
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Alics1361rf
Jun 11, 2024
Great day! - Thanks Indra. Really enjoyable way to see the sights of Kyoto and much appreciated your cultural insights and some of the history.
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964raviv
Jun 10, 2024
Great experience! - Amazing bike tour! I appreciated how much ground we covered in a single day! I saw all the highlights of Kyoto at a leisurely pace. Jay was great--very friendly and super knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
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Gmary9
Jun 9, 2024
Bike tour was a great way to see Kyoto sites - Great day out. Perfect way to see some of the key site of Kyoto. Our guide, Indra was very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. He shared his knowledge and insights into the city, sites and culture. Thoroughly enjoyed lunch at a hidden local restaurant with local food too. Tour was a good pace and we didn’t feel too rushed at any of the stops. Bikes were modern and of good quality. Would recommend this tour to others.
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L8743xxkevinn
Jun 8, 2024
A perfect day in Kyoto - We absolutely loved our bike tour through Kyoto. My wife and I were celebrating our honeymoon, and this was surely a highlight. We didn’t have long in Kyoto, so we wanted to catch the main sights in a day. This tour checked that box and then some! We caught the majority of the shrines/templed we wanted to see, all while exploring the inner-workings of the city streets as we zipped by. Also included was a scrumptious lunch at a conveyer belt sushi restaurant, another experience my wife and I were looking forward to while in Japan! Our tour guide, Julian, also made the entire experience very special. He was the perfect blend of funny, knowledgeable, relaxed, and attentive. He was a natural people person, and I noticed that he made a point to get to know every single member of the tour to ensure they were enjoying themselves. We couldn’t have been happier with this tour. Thanks Julian!
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Allen
Jun 8, 2024
Comprehensive fun Kyoto! - This was a fun and efficient way to see most of Kyoto while getting in some good exercise. The ride was about 40km with decent bikes and minimal climbs. My companion used an e-bike (3000 yen supplement) just for a bit extra confidence. The group leader, Julian, was kind and informative and we enjoyed our five fellow group members representing four different countries. Added bonus was entertaining conveyor belt sushi lunch. You’ll be glad you did this one!!
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Kieran_c
Jun 8, 2024
Super day. Guide was wonderful. Knowledge and fun - Jules was a great guide. Infectious passion in the beauty of Kyoto. Great ride and stops in a relaxed manner. Super day
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Lendaj2015
Jun 6, 2024
Never too old to ride and have fun. - Great weather and great guide. Quinn was well educated in the area. I highly recommend this tour. My 70 year old husband was able to keep up with the twenty year olds on the bikes.
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Anna
Jun 6, 2024
Fantastic bike tour - a trip highlight - Loved our trip with Juan. We had such a limited time in Kyoto & this was an outstanding way to see the cities highlights & all the little bits in between.
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Alishakv550
Jun 6, 2024
Great way to see Kyoto! - This was such a fun tour - a great way to see Kyoto and get some exercise! Our tour guide Juan was very knowledgeable and fun. He provided a good amount of history, sprinkled with some jokes and got some great photos for us throughout the tour. The best thing about being on a bike is that you get to see parts of Kyoto you wouldn't otherwise cover by foot and you get to cover alot of ground in one day. Juan and the team prepare you well for biking the streets of Kyoto and there is lots of instruction along the way. I would say that the full day tour is a fair amount of biking so be prepared, especially if it is hot! If you haven't been on a bike in a while, I suggest getting an ebike. I did not and my legs were very sore the next day! It's about a 22km route in total but mostly flat with stops in between. We were out from about 930-5pm.
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K7649apannb
Jun 5, 2024
Fantastic tour company & guide - This tour company is fantastic! We did the full day tour of Kyoto, and it couldn't have been better. We toured all the best sites, with the bonus of cycling down some beautiful streets which we wouldn't have found on our own. Jay was a superb guide. He was patient, knowledgeable, and great company. He took lots of photos of us all, which are priceless when you travel as a couple, as you don't get many photos of the two of you. The absolute highlight though, was the lunch. We went to a traditional Japanese restaurant for the best meal of udon noodles, and sat chatting about all things Japan. This tour is worth every penny, as you get to see all the sites and more, through the eyes of a local.
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