Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch
Overview
Navigate the backstreets with a friendly, bilingual and experienced guide, explore local shrines and grand temples, quaint shopping arcades and riverside paths while learning about the sites you visit in a light, interesting and fun way.
Cycle on high quality 'Trek' and 'Giant' hybrid bikes, sample an authentic and delicious lunch and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Japan's ancient capital.
Inclusions
- Equipment Rental
- Guidance
- Bottled water
- Japanese Lunch
- Lunch
- Use of bicycle
- Entry/Admission - Kinkakuji Temple
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cycle Kyoto, 7 Higashikujo Nishisannocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8003 Kyoto Prefecture
Start at our shop, meet your guide and other travellers, get your bike fitted and get ready for the day!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Nishi Honganji, Horikawa-dori hanayamachi-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8358 Kyoto Prefecture
Enter one of the least visited religious sites in the city and one of the largest wooden buildings in the entire world!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, 931 Bakuro-Cho, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto 602-8386 Kyoto Prefecture
Join local shrine goers at Kitano Tenmangu, discover this shrine's fascinating past and enjoy the tranquil mood.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kinkakuji Temple, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8361 Kyoto Prefecture
Discover one of the most visited attractions in the whole of Japan at the world famous Golden Pavilion. Enjoy an interesting commentary, grab an ice cream and relax!
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Kyoto Imperial Palace, 3 Kyoto-Gyoen, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto 602-0881 Kyoto Prefecture
Ride through the grounds of the former seat of Japan's imperial family, learn about its past and enjoy!
Stop At: Gion, Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture
Stop off in Kyoto's famous geisha district, discover the secrets of this hidden world and maybe even catch a glimpse of one these entertainers hidden away!
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be over 130cm tall and comfortable riding bikes in urban settings
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Masks are available but not necessary while on bike
- 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
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Terry was our guide. Very funny and very French. It added a unique perspective to the tour. Overall, the tour was superb. The cycling is mostly flat and is easy for all ages. Terry gave tons of useful information and the tour was total was about 8 people making it an intimate experience without t...
Terry was our guide. Very funny and very French. It added a unique perspective to the tour. Overall, the tour was superb. The cycling is mostly flat and is easy for all ages. Terry gave tons of useful information and the tour was total was about 8 people making it an intimate experience without the awkwardness of one on one with a guide.Amazing cycle trip. Easy cycling, views wonderful. We met some lovely people on the trip - our guide friendly and informative.
Amazing cycle trip. Easy cycling, views wonderful. We met some lovely people on the trip - our guide friendly and informative.Amazing ! Tiery was our tour guide and I can honestly say he was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. He was sweet, patient and passionate about Kyoto. He was always concerned about everybody’s safety. There was a family on our two with two young kids who really slowed down the tour due to their la...
Amazing ! Tiery was our tour guide and I can honestly say he was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. He was sweet, patient and passionate about Kyoto. He was always concerned about everybody’s safety. There was a family on our two with two young kids who really slowed down the tour due to their lack of ability to bike and Tiery was always very sweet about it. But I really wouldn’t recommend for young kids below the age of 10 or so unless they’re athletes.Indira was a wonderful guide - so knowledgeable and happy to answer all of my questions! We had a great group to ride around the city with as well. A highlight of our time in Kyoto, highly recommend!
Indira was a wonderful guide - so knowledgeable and happy to answer all of my questions! We had a great group to ride around the city with as well. A highlight of our time in Kyoto, highly recommend!Great ride in Kyoto with a knowledgeable guide! Saw great sights and had a super yummy lunch! Well organised and relaxing ride.
Great ride in Kyoto with a knowledgeable guide! Saw great sights and had a super yummy lunch! Well organised and relaxing ride.This was an excellent day, starting at 10am and finishing well past the official end. Our guide Kevin did a fantastic job and provided lots of info provided about Kyoto/ Japan as well as the specific places visited. He also just let the group socialise and chill. There is enough time at each pl...
This was an excellent day, starting at 10am and finishing well past the official end. Our guide Kevin did a fantastic job and provided lots of info provided about Kyoto/ Japan as well as the specific places visited. He also just let the group socialise and chill. There is enough time at each place and it is a great way to see parts of the city you would perhaps not find for your self. The tour stays away from the major roads so cycling is easy. Thanks to everyone for a really lovely day and wide ranging chat. Was not expecting quantum physics to come up but that is why theses things are great. Would v much recommend doing one of their tours on the first day to orientate yourself and get ideas for areas to visit.