Kyoto E-Bike Tour: Discover Hidden Gems

Discover Kyoto’s hidden gems on an E-bike tour. Avoid tourist traps, explore authentic spots, and experience the city’s charm like a local.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gion Shirakawa - Discover the allure of Gion Shirakawa, a charming district in Kyoto celebrated for its traditional ambiance and historic streets. As you cycle along the tranquil Shirakawa Canal, you’ll encounter beautifully preserved machiya (traditional wooden townhouses) and iconic teahouses. This area provides a glimpse into Kyoto’s history…
What's Included
  • Guide In-person: English
  • Bicycle use
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

During the Kyoto Bike Tour, explore some of the best sights in Kyoto on comfortable E-bikes. This unique cycle tour of Kyoto takes you to must-see locations, avoiding the typical tourist traps and crowded areas. Experience Kyoto like a local, visiting hidden gems and peaceful spots that showcase the city’s authentic charm. Whether you’re seeking a…

Location
Kyoto Tourist Lounge Gion
It is in front of Kyoto Tourist Lounge Gion. Please use Google Map to find the location. It is faced on Yamatoooji-Dori street.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Gregg
Jun 16, 2025
Wonderful adventure! - We were a group of 6 and had an absolute blast. Our guide Yuta was one of the highlights…friendly, courteous, full of information and always looking out for our safety. We visited the Kitano Tenmangu shrine, gardens, kinkaku-ji temple and a tea ceremony. The bikes were in great shape and were a blast to ride. A nice mix of short rides and a longer ride through the forest. Would not hesitate to recommend. We were provided ponchos for light rain but didn’t need to use them but for a brief period. Many thanks to Yuta for a fun adventure!
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Passenger58760730229
Jun 5, 2025
Wonderful Experience in Kyoto - Ben was our tour guide and he was great! Very informative, funny and nice. The bikes were also fun to ride. It was my first time on one and I learned how to use it quickly. It’s a long tour so make sure to take water. There are vending machines everywhere we stopped at and bathrooms as well. I would do this tour again!
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David
Jun 1, 2025
Kyoto by Bike - Seeing a city by bike is much better than driving around and more efficient than walking. Our guide, Jay, was both knowledgeable, easy-going, and an overall nice guy. He showed us some gems that we would never have found on our own. 10 1/10.
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Tour784519
May 30, 2025
Fantastic e-bike tour- highlight of our trip! - Sean was our guide and he was excellent, gave us a great history on the tour and the e-bike ride was phenomenal. A definite highlight of our trip and Sean is the best guide we have had!
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296jes_sb
May 15, 2025
No more walking tours - I cannot think of a better way of discovering Kyoto. Me and my husband were in Kyoto for just a couple of days and this tour helped us covered as many sites as possible without making the experience overwhelming. Our guide Jay gave us plenty of information about the city and helped us understand Japanese culture better. He also knew how to navigate the city in a safe and enjoyable way and made sure we had plenty of breaks. The e-bikes are a delight to cycle with and we don’t want to go back to standard backs anymore.
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Davidbrophy86
May 14, 2025
Great experience - Really enjoyable morning with plenty of history and beautifulsight. Ben was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide.
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540juliank
May 8, 2025
Fantastic your! Loved every moment! - Kyoto is such a beautiful place. And there are places worth visiting that are quite hilly. E-bike is the perfect way to experience this. I was on a solo trip with guide Jay and he was great in every aspect. Very knowledgeable and humourous. We really enjoyed our time.
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Suzanad879
May 4, 2025
Best way to experience the beauty of Kyoto - Jay was a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide that went out of his way to answer any of our questions with a lot of enthusiasm. We highly recommend this tour for any families visiting Kyoto. Such a great way to see the smaller quieter parts of the city and learn about the history along the way.
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Serendipity510
Apr 24, 2025
Lovely ride - Beautiful ride that was way more relaxing than I imagined when I contemplated biking in Kyoto. Ben was a great guide and found beautiful quiet canal paths for us to ride on. He’s very knowledgeable and enjoyable to listen to.
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Kathy_m
Apr 8, 2025
Wonderful - It's a wonderful way to see Kyoto. Covers a lot of ground and the information shared by the guide was very interesting.
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From $130
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).