Skip the Crowds Kyoto 8 Million Gods Bike Adventure

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesChinese, English

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Why squeeze into a crowded bus when you can cycle through the soul of Kyoto?

Experience a side of the ancient capital most tourists miss. This 3-4 hour cycling journey skips the tourist traps to visit 10 remarkable shrines with quirky, modern-day powers.

The "Can't-Miss" Highlights:

The Money Shrine:
The Travel Savior
The Beauty Goddess
The Scholarly Ox
The "Secret" Kyoto: Pedal through quiet Machiya backstreets, the Imperial Palace gardens, and the ancient Tadasu-no-mori forest.

This isn't just a history lesson; it's an interactive adventure. You’ll experience Water Fortune Telling at a UNESCO site, taste sacred spring water.

You will know,Kyoto is a city where gods are still alive, still protecting people, and yes, you can even pray to a god for money!health!beauty!and anything!

What's included

Bottled water
Shimogamo Shrine Water Fortune-telling (Mizu-kuji)
Use of bicycle

Other Personal Expenses
Gratuities are not expected in Japan, but are always appreciated if you feel you’ve had an exceptional experience

What to expect

Heian Jingu Shrine Otemmon Gate
15m

Capture a stunning photo beneath the iconic giant Red Torii Gate, then step into the shrine grounds—a masterful reconstruction that brings the architectural grandeur of the ancient Heian Capital back to life
Mikane Shrine
10m

The Money Shrine: Capture a stunning photo beneath the iconic giant Red Torii Gate, then step into the shrine grounds—a masterful reconstruction that brings the architectural grandeur of the ancient Heian Capital back to life.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
20m

Pedal through the vast, gravel-lined pathways of the Kyoto Imperial Park to reach the Palace—the former residence of Japan’s Emperors. Marvel at the austere beauty of its cypress-bark roofs and minimalist design, which set the standard for Japanese aristocratic elegance for centuries
Kamogawa Delta (Kyoto Prefectural Kamogawa Park)
10m

Take a refreshing break at the Kamogawa Delta, where two rivers converge. Experience a local favorite by crossing the river via the famous turtle-shaped stepping stones, or simply soak in the lively atmosphere as residents and students gather by the water’s edge—a true slice of Kyoto’s natural charm
Shimogamo Jinja
20m

Cycle into the sacred Tadasu-no-Mori, a primeval forest that serves as a living green gate to the UNESCO-listed Shimogamo Shrine. After exploring the elegant vermillion architecture, experience the local 'Mizu-kuji'—a unique water fortune-telling ritual where your hidden destiny is revealed only when the paper touches the shrine’s crystal-clear stream

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point:
In front of the "Takayama Hikokuro Statue" (Dogeza Statue) at Keihan Sanjo Station, Exit 5

How to identify your guide:
To ensure you find us easily, your professional guide will be waiting at the statue holding a personalized welcome sign with YOUR NAME on it.

End point

Meeting Point:
In front of the "Takayama Hikokuro Statue" (Dogeza Statue) at Keihan Sanjo Station, Exit 5

How to identify your guide:
To ensure you find us easily, your professional guide will be waiting at the statue holding a personalized welcome sign with YOUR NAME on it.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For safety reasons, participants must be at least 145cm (4'9") tall to ensure they can comfortably control the bicycle. Unfortunately, we do not provide children's bikes or child seats at this time.

Cancellation policy

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

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