South Kyoto Backstreet Bike Tour: Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine and More

Embark on a captivating bike tour through the enchanting backstreets of south Kyoto. Discover the awe-inspiring Fushimi Inari Shrine and other hidden gems while cycling along peaceful routes.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
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!
  • Takasegawa - Follow the serene Takase Canal on two wheels, learn about its place…
What's Included
  • High Quality ‘Giant’ Bike
  • Bottled water
  • Helmet
  • Bicycle use
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Must be 13+ to participate as a rider
Join Cycle Kyoto for a morning bike tour around south Kyoto’s most beautiful locations. Stay safe riding on quiet backstreets, explore the mighty Fushimi Inari Shrine as well as a host of specially selected locations.
Starts with a visit to the temples of central Kyoto before following the Takase Canal and Kamo…

Location
Cycle Kyoto
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Walk down the alley and you will see us!
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nomad365580
Apr 4, 2026
Day 1 in Kyoto great overview - Great tour. Bikes were comfortable and our tour guy Juan was amazing
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Karents5577he
Mar 30, 2026
Great Memories of Kyoto! - We did the family South Kyoto tour and loved it! It was a great way to see the city and our tour guide Jay was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and super friendly! He also helped with pictures along the way, which was much appreciated! He also knew all the routes to avoid traffic, which I was worried about. This bike tour was definitely a memorable experience and one of the top from our trip. Thanks Jay for making it so special.
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657melvync
Mar 28, 2026
Kyoto Cycle Tour - Excellent tour with Kevin who was extremely informative and intertesting
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Ashar714
Mar 26, 2026
Unique Tour - This was a very interesting and cool way to see Kyoto. Quinn was an amazing guide and provided us with a lot of history and perspective. We really enjoyed this experience
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Arstok02
Mar 19, 2026
Great Family Tour! - We had a great time with Carl who showed us around Kyoto! I had a 6 year old who is new to riding bikes and a 3 year old on my bike and we were still able to see and do so much on this trip. The family tour, even with small children, is an excellent option.
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401hugot
Mar 18, 2026
Had an amazing afternoon discovering kyoto - Had a great afternoon with juan. Recommend the cycling tour to anyone that wants to discover the streets of Kyoto and have some good informations about monuments and life in Kyoto.
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Jennysv8562mp
Mar 16, 2026
Highly recommend for families - Momo led us on a great tour to some of Kyoto’s biggest sights. Our 8- and 5-year-old boys had a great time and they were grateful for a break from walking for sight seeing. The routes we took gave us great insight into Kyoto and we always felt safe while cycling. This was the only guided experience we had in Kyoto and it was great to have someone give us an insider scoop and answer all our questions.
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956nessc
Mar 8, 2026
Cycle Kyoto March - Novice rider, supported by guide. Knowledgeable guide who had great information about all areas visited and threw a few jokes in as well. Highly recommend tour.
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Malinger
Feb 28, 2026
Excellent service great way to explore for all! - This is the second time I have booked a cycling tour with Cycle Kyoto and it was yet again, a wonderful experience. It is the best way to explore the city. Jay was our lovely and warm guide taking us through different parts of the city and sharing stories along the way. Highly recommended, fun and an easy ride!
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Lisa1eades
Apr 1, 2026
It was a good way to see... - It was a good way to see the sites included in the tour as we covered a lot of ground. I would say it wouldn’t be great for a less confident rider.
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up to 8 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).