Arashiyama Bamboo Bike Tour (Early Bird)


3 to 4 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 8
Mobile ticket

Overview

Come early morning to escape the crowds and enjoy an opportunity to truly soak in the scenic sites of the Bamboo Forest and Arashiyama.  On this tour you will explore the beauty of bamboo, the tranquility of temples and some of the best scenic panoramas Kyoto has to offer without all the people. This tour includes several of the top visited destinations of Arashiyama including the world famous bamboo forest, the Togetsukyo Bridge, the gardens of the Unesco World Heritage Tenryuji Zen Temple as well as several of our own local favorite secret spots.

Inclusions

  • Native English speaking bilingual guide
  • Bicycle
  • Helmet
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Arashiyama

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Arashiyama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-0007 Kyoto Prefecture

Your tour is carved out with a perfect balance of serene temples, rural landscapes, and iconic views of Kyoto’s old country.  You will begin with a meet up at the rendezvous point 20 minutes prior to our scheduled departure to ensure you are fitted properly on a multi-speed Cannondale bicycle.

You will then embark on your adventure with an introduction to the spiritual side of the area at one of Kyoto’s oldest temples. Your temple visit will be followed by a comfortable ride to a scenic backstreet in one of Kyoto’s preserved historical landscapes before reaching the world famous bamboo forest of Arashiyama. In addition, you will also be treated to several of the local hotspots off the beaten path.

Your admission fees will be covered and you will be guided safely through the hidden side streets of Arashiyama. The route you will ride is suitable for all levels of bicycle enthusiasts and is sure to bring big smiles, incredible photos, and everlasting memories of an amazing day!

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please provide heights of all guests at time of booking
  • All guests will be required to sign a liability release waiver prior to the tour
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
kellybusa
May 2023

Loved this tour. Peter was an awesome guide and knew so much about Kyoto and bamboo!!! I especially loved seeing the local hidden gems Peter brought us to.

Kelly_B
May 2023

Awesome bike tour. Loved seeing local hidden gems. Peter was a great guide and gave a ton of insights into Kyoto.

mollya653
May 2023

This was an amazing experience! Peter was so knowledgeable and took us on the perfect route through Kyoto. The early start is completely worth it--we beat the crowds and got some really great pictures too. The bikes are high quality, you see some hidden gems that other tourists didn't know about,...

Q2292PDmichelles
April 2023

We absolutely loved our bike tour with Ray. A great opportunity to see the beautiful backstreets of Arashiyama as well as all the famous sights. With Ray leading the way and taking some photos for us it was refreshing to be in the moment and learn some history as well as gaining an insight into d...

Agnes_D
April 2023

I cannot recommend this tour enough! Our guide Ray was so friendly and you could tell he was passionate about what he was showing and telling us. He provided interesting contextual info for each place we visited. He also took pictures of us (on his own, nice camera) throughout the tour and sent t...

ShyamaN_12
April 2023

We took the early bird Arashiyama tour with Peter and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. Peter took us to various shrines and the Daikakuji , Tenryuji temple and graciously took some great pictures for us. He is very knowledgeable about the area, history of Japan and we were able to have a livel...

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