Kyoto Satoyama Cycling with Lunch and English guide

Super comfortable cycling in countryside in Kyoto

Duration5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

You can enjoy the countryside nearby Kyoto City. The guide is born and raised on this city and know everything about this area. You can visit special temple "Kyoto Taishakuten Temple" with 108 bells. Also, you will be purified by going through the big ring. Additionally, you can enjoy beautiful local lunch at the traditional restaurant. Finally, you enjoy shopping at the Michino-eki store. We're looking forward to meeting you.

What's included

Bottled mineral water, drinks for lunchtime
Use of bicycle

Personal Expenses

What to expect

2h

Kyoto Taishakuten is a beautiful temple nestled in the hills on the outskirts of Kyoto City. As you ascend the mountain path, you strike 108 bells one by one, offering prayers with each sound. Before reaching the main hall, you pass through the "Wisdom Ring" to purify your mind and body before paying your respects. At the summit, ringing the large bell sends its deep resonance echoing through the mountains, cleansing your soul. By the time you descend the mountain, you will feel like a renewed version of yourself.
Nantan City Yagi Monkan Petting Park
1h 30m

At the old folk house restaurant "Kaeru no Oyado," you can enjoy homemade Japanese cuisine made with local ingredients. This traditional house has been beautifully renovated into a fusion-style restaurant, where the chef skillfully combines Japanese and Western flavors to offer delicious and affordable dishes. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available. You can relax and unwind in a cozy tatami room.
Sonobe Park
1h 30m

At the "Yatsuhashi Honpo" Shinkōetsu Village store, a factory specializing in traditional Japanese sweets, you can experience making wagashi or purchase them as souvenirs.

Depending on your preference, you can choose between:
1. A hands-on wagashi-making experience
2. Shopping at a roadside station ("Michi-no-Eki")

Both options offer exclusive products made with locally sourced ingredients that you can only find here.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Exit the ticket gate at JR Sonobe Station and turn left. Walkabout 30 meters down the passageway, then go down the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right, and you will see the rental bicycle office. This is the meeting and ending point.

End point

Exit the ticket gate at JR Sonobe Station and turn left. Walkabout 30 meters down the passageway, then go down the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right, and you will see the rental bicycle office. This is the meeting and ending point.

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.

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