Kyoto Bamboo Forest Electric Bike Tour: Explore Arashiyama District and Stunning Temples
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99 Ratings
Kyoto
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: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple - This serene temple is away from the crowds, and we will view its expansive collection of small buddhist statue figures and check out a few funny surprises.
  • Giō-ji Temple - We will walk through this fabulous moss temple and take-in its relaxing and contemplative settings.
  • The Bamboo Forest Trail - We will park our bikes and walk some of this must-see Kyoto attraction, the famous Arashiyama bamboo grove
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Safety helmets provided
  • Delicious snacks included
  • Use of quality bicycles
  • All temple entry fees covered
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 cruise by the regular activities of Kyoto, offering you a closer look into the city’s abundant history, cultural heritage, and aesthetic appeal.

We strictly limit the number of participants to 8 to ensure a safe and managed excursion.

Participants should be at ease with riding 25km or spending 4 hours. Minimum age requirement is 15 years.

We gather 20 minutes prior to take-off to help you get accustomed to your E-bike.

  • Not recommended for travellers who cannot cycle 25 km or 4 hours
  • Must be 15 years of age or older
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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Man33dol
May 24, 2024
Excellent tour! - This was our favourite activity in Japan. We were a group of seven so we had a private tour with Henry. The e-bikes were great and 25km wasn’t strenuous at all. Henry has been living in Kyoto for many years and so was very well informed and happy to share his views, experiences and history of Japan. The tour was fun, informative and interesting, It lasted for 4 1/2 hours and we felt we got to see the real Japan outside of the touristy spots of Kyoto. We stopped near the end for a welcome ice cream. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone wanting to get under the skin of this fascinating country.
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Peter_e
May 21, 2024
Excellent Experience l - Michael was excellent! This was a great way to get in and see some wonderful places in the local area of Kyoto that are out from the main city areas. Every step of the way, you are shown what to do with the bikes and helmets. The electric modes helped make short work on any of the more hilly sections of the ride. The places we visited were wonderful and aside from the bamboo forest, far less busy than some of the more popular areas. Michael knows his stuff and taught some interesting history of the area. Mum & I are glad we booked, and will not hesitate to book again!
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Ruba_r
May 21, 2024
Really nice e-bikes trip - Yuta was a great tour guide his English was very good, took amazing pictures for us and told us a brief history of all the places we visited and answered all of our questions. We really enjoyed the trip, the only downside was that the weather was hot, the path back was not as beautiful as we anticipated and one of us fell at a steep down road but it wasn’t too serious just a scratch. Overall, highly recommend this activity if you are visiting Kyoto.
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Adrian_s
May 17, 2024
Panorama Arashiyama - Buying rice from vending machine opposite field it was grown in. Temple visits were great. Riding through small village areas and Geiko district.
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Marisa_b
May 12, 2024
Beautiful Kyoto bike tour and bamboo forest. 🎋 - Our guide Sean/Shawn was amazing. Super knowledgeable about the area and so friendly. Loved biking through Kyoto and the beautiful nature, history and shrines. Beautiful bamboo forest too. And The ice cream at the end of the trip was perfect. ❤️❤️Thank you 🥰
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Hope_r
May 10, 2024
Great day with Sean! - This bike ride was the highlight of our trip. Sean was an excellent guide and provided a great deal of history and explanation to each stop. The bamboo forest was beautiful and getting they by bike provides a scenic tour through Kyoto. Thanks Sean!
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Garrett_i
May 9, 2024
Amazing adventure and learning experience! - Yuta took our group on an amazing bike tour. He provided us a lot of information about the different areas as well as a deeper insight to Kyoto culture. Exciting adventure through the city first and then a longer bike riding portion to the bamboo forest. There were a couple hills that take a bit of energy even with the electric motor on max. I wouldn’t call myself the most athletic but made it up no problem, just slightly sore legs. Overall fairly friendly for most and a lot of fun with beautiful sights!
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Willyj66
May 5, 2024
5 Stars - Been back in the real world a couple weeks and still talking about this tour. The team really looked after us as soon as we arrived. Great equipment, amazing ride and our guide Sean was extremely knowledgeable. 5 stars.
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22jodiea
May 1, 2024
Amazing host, and great experience! Highly recommend!!! - We had Mike take my daughter and I out. He taught us a lot about all the places we saw, the history, culture, and lifestyle in Kyoto. Mike was super friendly and entertaining. We stopped at an ice cream shop that was run by the sweetest lady with the best views too! We’ll definitely book this again when we go back!
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Brent_l
Apr 30, 2024
Wonderful experience - Great tour! Sean was an excellent guide. It was a wonderful experience as a solo traveler and cyclist.
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