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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
Admission Fee for Kinkakuji Temple
Bottled water
Raincoat
Helmet
Use of bicycle
Liability Insurance
Snacks
What to expect
Pass by
We will make a quick stop at the iconic Nijo Castle for photo opportunities.
Kamishichiken Street
Pass by
We will be riding through the famous geisha district, Kamishichiken street on our way to our first destination.
Kinkakuji Temple
40m · Admission ticket included
Our first destination is the popular Kinkakuji Temple, which has the iconic Golden Pavillion in its property. We will be spending about 40 mins at the site for photos and our guide's explation about the history of the temple.
Pass by
We will be riding through the the huge Daitokuji Temple on the way to our next destination. You can actually ride a bicycle at the property of this temple, which is something you cannot ususally experience!
Kamogawa River
20m
Our next destination is Kamo River, the most famous river in Kyoto and you can bike along the river on our way to the final destination.
20m
Our final destination is the popular Shimogamo-Jinja Shrine and we will spend there for 20 minutes to explore the shrine.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Pass by
We will be riding though the iconic Kyoto Imperial Palace on our way back to the shop. As well as Daitokuji Temple, you can actually ride a bicycle at the property of the palace.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet in front of the shop
End point
Meet in front of the shop
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
