Depart from Kyoto Station : Half-Day E-Bike Tour with Kyotoite

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Five main reasons people choose us :
(1) Kyotoite (local Japanese gude) show you around
(2) Electirc Pedal Asisst Bikes help you go around Kyoto smoothly.
(3) Cycling routes carefully chosen by experienced staff at the largest bicycle rental shop in Kyoto
(4) Reservation and cancellation requests accepted by 5pm the day before the tour date
(5) Half price refund given even if you cancel the tour on the day.

This is a special cycling tour which helps you feel the genuine Kyoto and the local vibes. We will be following cycling routes which were carefully selected by experienced staff at Kyoto's largest bicycle rental company, serving about 30,000 people a year.

Our aim is to raise awareness of the brilliance of riding a bicycle in the beautiful Kyoto. Bicycle rides help us find the hidden beauty of Kyoto that most tourists are likely to overlook and we hope this tour helps you see things you are not able to see when you take public transport like subways, buses, and taxis.

What's included

Bottled water
Raincoat
Helmet
Use of bicycle
Liability Insurance
Admission fee

Please prepare drinks and snacks if you need by yourself.

What to expect

Sanjusangendo Temple
30m · Admission ticket included

Our first destination is Sanjusangendo Temple, which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, displayed inside the temple.
Gion
Pass by

10 minute's ride from Sanjusandengo. Following the Shirakawa River, we will bike through the old backstreets that lead us to Miyagawa-cho and Tatsumi Bridge in Gion, the famous geisha district. It takes about 20 minutes to ride through the area.
Nanzen-ji Temple
20m

15 minute's ride from the Gion District. Getting closer to the centre of Kyoto City, we will visit Nanzen-ji Temple, one of the most important Zen temples in Japan.
Heian Shrine
15m

10 minute's ride from Nanzenji Temple. Our last stop is the popular Shinto shrine called "Heian-Jingu Shrine", which is known as a symbol of being the capital of Japan about 800 years ago.
Kamogawa River
Pass by

10 minute's ride from Heian-Jingu Shrine. Lastly, we will make our way back following the Kamogawa River, probably the most famous river in Kyoto. It takes approximately 20 minutes to get back to our Flagship stop.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

2 minutes’ walk from Kyoto-Station Hachijo-Exit. First, go out from Hachijo West Gate of Kyoto station and go across the Hachijo Street to the other side. Next, go straight on the west (right) road of IBIS. Turn right at the first corner and keep walking for a bit and you will find us on your right.

End point

2 minutes’ walk from Kyoto-Station Hachijo-Exit. First, go out from Hachijo West Gate of Kyoto station and go across the Hachijo Street to the other side. Next, go straight on the west (right) road of IBIS. Turn right at the first corner and keep walking for a bit and you will find us on your right.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total duration includes travel time

Cancellation policy

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

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