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Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour: Explore Famous Attractions and Unveil Hidden Gems in Kyoto
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2,000 Ratings
Kyoto
This is an 8 kilometer electronic bicycle journey that tours well-known and obscure points of interest in Kyoto like the Kinkakuji, the Daitokuji Temple Compound with visits to Koto-in and Zuiho-in, Imamiyajinja, and the Kitanotenmangu Temple.
This is an 8 kilometer electronic bicycle journey that tours well-known and obscure points of interest in Kyoto like the Kinkakuji, the Daitokuji Temple Compound with visits to Koto-in and Zuiho-in, Imamiyajinja, and the Kitanotenmangu Temple.
Duration:
3 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- NORU Kyoto Bike Tours - The adventure kicks off with a ride through a historic district, leading to a peaceful shrine setting, which is explored on foot. Following this, participants cycle through delightful neighborhoods and serene wooded areas, eventually arriving at a tranquil Zen location—a hidden treasure away from the typical tourist paths….
- NORU Kyoto Bike Tours - The adventure kicks off with a ride through a historic district, leading to a peaceful shrine setting, which is explored on foot. Following this, participants cycle through delightful neighborhoods and serene wooded areas, eventually arriving at a tranquil Zen location—a hidden treasure away from the typical tourist paths.
During the journey, there is a stop for a delightful traditional snack at a family-owned shop with a history spanning over a thousand years. Later, the tour continues through a quiet temple complex to visit a favorite rock garden in the region.
The tour concludes with a leisurely ride through calm backstreets, returning to the starting point. Covering approximately 14 km and lasting about 3 hours and 45 minutes, it is crafted to offer a perfect blend of cycling and walking, providing a truly unique exploration of parts of the city seldom seen by visitors.
What's Included
- Complimentary water
- Helmet rental included
- English-speaking route coordinator
- Quality rental bike
- Complimentary water
- Helmet rental included
- English-speaking route coordinator
- Quality rental bike
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 13 years
- No-shows or missed bookings for any reason are nonrefundable/non amendable/non transferable
- Must arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. We depart at 8:30, 9, 12:30, 1pm. If you are late and miss the tour you will not be refunded.
- Guests who choose not to participate/cannot ride a bicycle will not get refunded
- Tours…
- Minimum age is 13 years
- No-shows or missed bookings for any reason are nonrefundable/non amendable/non transferable
- Must arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. We depart at 8:30, 9, 12:30, 1pm. If you are late and miss the tour you will not be refunded.
- Guests who choose not to participate/cannot ride a bicycle will not get refunded
- Tours cannot be changed to different departure times less than 24 hours before departure.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nuala_c
May 26, 2026
Do this trip when... - Do this trip when visiting Kyoto - you will not be disappointed - our guide Sean took us on a wonderful tour through Kyoto - educating and teaching us along the way. Wonderful way to spend a few hours in Kyoto’s learning and getting some exercise in!
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Ricardo_t
May 26, 2026
Explore Kyoto without the crowds - The bike tour through Kyoto was an enjoyable way to spend the morning. We rode through the city’s streets, visiting various Shinto and Buddhist temples. Many of these sites are hidden gems, offering a peaceful experience away from crowds. Our guide, Utah, provided insightful context and background information about each site we visited. The e-bikes made the journey easier, especially on steep inclines, accommodating cyclists of all fitness levels. Throughout the cycling segments, Utah ensured everyone’s safety and helped them stay on track. Overall, the tour was a fantastic way to explore Kyoto’s lesser-known attractions and escape the crowds at the most popular tourist spots. To conclude the tour, Utah kindly offered lunch recommendations for everyone.
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Peggy_d
May 26, 2026
Fun way to spend the morning - Very nice equipment. Michael was a good guide in terms of biking and historical information. He provided interesting and engaging details, post tour lunch recommendations, and an email outlining what we had seen! I hadn’t been on a bike in decades, and he put me at ease.
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Kelly_r
May 25, 2026
A great way to see Kyoto! - This was my husband and I's favorite activity during our two week trip to Japan! Our guide, Sean, led us on a wonderful tour to several shrines and temples we would not have seen otherwise. He was super knowledgeable and we learned so many cool facts and history. We also loved the stop at the oldest sweets shop in the world to try traditional mochi! We did the 9am tour and the sites were all very quiet and most of the streets we biked on were empty. The bikes were very nice and made it easy to go up hills since they were electric. There was no basket on the bikes, which was fine for us, but just a heads up you will have to carry any bags you bring. Sean also gave us great recommendations for lunch after the tour. We would recommend this tour to everyone!
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Mossquad
May 25, 2026
You won't regret this sweet bike tour. - What a gem of a tour. E-bikes make it so very easy. We saw temples and shrines without all the crowds. Noru was a great guide, giving us lots of info along the way. We even got to meditate.
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Trip35969566032
May 25, 2026
Great way to get away from the crowds - My husband and I did the 9:00 tour and it exceeded our expectations. Our guide Sean was friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the history of every shrine and temple we visited. We learned a lot during the tour!
I was nervous going in, having never ridden an ebike before, but it was easy to learn the few buttons needed. If you can ride a bike, you can do this. There were definitely some hills — both up and down — but they were totally manageable thanks to the push from the bike. I am not a cycling expert by any means and I appreciated that no one rushed me on the descents. I was encouraged to take them at my own pace, which made me more comfortable with the ride.
This ride is both on and off the beaten path & you’ll definitely see things you’d never see on your own! They even treated us to a tea house for some delicious snacks & tea!! Highly recommend!
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Footprints382523
May 24, 2026
Good exercise combined with history and culture. - Great backroads, local businesses and temples. Sean was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and conversent.
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479janna
May 24, 2026
Fun and informative biking tour in Kyoto! - This biking tour was so much fun. Biking Kyoto was very friendly as someone who is pretty new to biking on main roads/city biking. The routes we took along the way were a mix of neighborhoods and we also passed a resort near a forest and a little stream, just lovely! Really enjoyed visiting the Buddhist Temples and Shinto shrines. It was very interesting to learn about them from Micheal's perspective. I could definitely sense an interest and respect for both from him! I also enjoyed hearing about his experiences in Japan!
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Donnakim_p
May 23, 2026
Great biking tour to see some out of the way and some highlights of Kyoyo - This company was nice to work with, good communication, and made it happen even when we were having trouble with transportation getting there (our own fault). The guide was knowledgeable and guided us through some beautiful sites. Would highly recommend!
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Bryonyp913
May 23, 2026
Interesting and informative with plenty to see - An excellent way to see Kyoto off the beaten track! The temples we went to where so quiet and peaceful, it gave us plenty of time to learn about Buddhism and Shintoism. Our guide Yuta was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about telling us all about his love for Kyoto and the history of these sites. We covered a large area with ease and even got up into the hillside and rode amongst the trees- it was so beautiful. Thank you!
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