Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto
Overview
For those short on time and high on energy, join us for a one day all-you-can-Kyoto bike tour!
Experience the tranquility of one of world's largest wooden buildings, learn about the history of Kyoto at the Imperial Palace Park, reflect on life at the stunning Golden Pavilion, enjoy a traditional sit-down lunch, capture the essence of Kyoto in the Gion geisha district and discover the majesty of the mighty Fushimi Shrine.
Our shop is a 2 minute walk from Kyoto central station, our groups are small, our bikes are top quality 'Giant' hybrids, and our guides are relaxed, bilingual, experienced and safe!
Sit back and let Cycle Kyoto show you around town!
Experience the tranquility of one of world's largest wooden buildings, learn about the history of Kyoto at the Imperial Palace Park, reflect on life at the stunning Golden Pavilion, enjoy a traditional sit-down lunch, capture the essence of Kyoto in the Gion geisha district and discover the majesty of the mighty Fushimi Shrine.
Our shop is a 2 minute walk from Kyoto central station, our groups are small, our bikes are top quality 'Giant' hybrids, and our guides are relaxed, bilingual, experienced and safe!
Sit back and let Cycle Kyoto show you around town!
Inclusions
- High Quality 'Giant' Hybrid bike
- Helmet
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Use of bicycle
- Entry/Admission - Kinkakuji Temple
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cycle Kyoto, 7 Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan
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: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tofuku-ji Temple, 15-778 Hommachi, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0981 Kyoto Prefecture
Swing by the spectacular Tofukuji Temple. Enjoy stunning views from the bridge and admire the spacious surroundings of the one of the oldest and largest Zen temples in the country!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture
The most visited attraction in Kyoto can be tough to navigate. Allow our guides to expertly pick a path between the crowds for you to enjoy!
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cycle Kyoto, 7 Higashikujō Nishisannōchō, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8003, Japan
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: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tofuku-ji Temple, 15-778 Hommachi, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0981 Kyoto Prefecture
Swing by the spectacular Tofukuji Temple. Enjoy stunning views from the bridge and admire the spacious surroundings of the one of the oldest and largest Zen temples in the country!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture
The most visited attraction in Kyoto can be tough to navigate. Allow our guides to expertly pick a path between the crowds for you to enjoy!
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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 9 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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.
darylt1992
May 2023
We had a great day cycling around Kyoto! Our guide Indra was very fun and knowledgeable and the day ran very smoothly. The bikes were comfortable and the city felt very safe to bike in. We took mostly smaller roads or bike paths and mostly flat riding. We stopped at a lot of major sites and Indra...
We had a great day cycling around Kyoto! Our guide Indra was very fun and knowledgeable and the day ran very smoothly. The bikes were comfortable and the city felt very safe to bike in. We took mostly smaller roads or bike paths and mostly flat riding. We stopped at a lot of major sites and Indra explained the significance of each place. Lunch was delicious and did a good job of catering to dietary requirements. Overall we rode about 25km with just over 100m elevation so very doable for any level of cyclist. Would recommend!francA458VM
May 2023
Thierry was our amazing guide!!! Very knowledgeable, fun and easy going. I have done a lot of tours in different cities, different countries and he is way up in the top 10! Do not skip this tour with this guide!
Thierry was our amazing guide!!! Very knowledgeable, fun and easy going. I have done a lot of tours in different cities, different countries and he is way up in the top 10! Do not skip this tour with this guide!MCDeJohn
May 2023
Jay was our guide for the day and he was a blast! He guided us through the streets and alleys of Kyoto all while explaining the history that makes Kyoto what it is today. We did this at the beginning of our week in Kyoto and so glad we did so we can bookmark where we want to go back to as well a...
Jay was our guide for the day and he was a blast! He guided us through the streets and alleys of Kyoto all while explaining the history that makes Kyoto what it is today. We did this at the beginning of our week in Kyoto and so glad we did so we can bookmark where we want to go back to as well as kind of understand the layout of Kyoto. Lunch was delicious at this little udon shop. And it's definitely a FULL DAY tour - we started at 930am and ended around 630pm. Totally worth it!!!274mariefrancem
May 2023
The tour itsefl is good. It would have been a great if we would have not lost time waiting for an hour, for someone that was suppose to met us in the Geisha district because she had left the tour early the day before. Plus, a couple taking part of the tour had supper arrangement which rushed the ...
The tour itsefl is good. It would have been a great if we would have not lost time waiting for an hour, for someone that was suppose to met us in the Geisha district because she had left the tour early the day before. Plus, a couple taking part of the tour had supper arrangement which rushed the group even if we had already lost time waiting for someone that did not show up. My advise : concentrate on the people present on the tour and not people who missed part of the tour or have personal arrangement. The group was penalized for that and the tour is not cheap. For taht reason, that was disapointing.Snizhana_B
April 2023
I recently took a full-day bike tour in Kyoto, and it was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Jay was exceptional, speaking fluent English and offering a wealth of knowledge about the city and its history. Although the tour was quite exhausting, it was well worth the effort. Throughout the tour, ...
I recently took a full-day bike tour in Kyoto, and it was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Jay was exceptional, speaking fluent English and offering a wealth of knowledge about the city and its history. Although the tour was quite exhausting, it was well worth the effort. Throughout the tour, we were able to see so many wonderful sights in Kyoto, from ancient temples to picturesque gardens. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about each location, providing us with insightful commentary and interesting facts about the city's rich culture and heritage. In addition to the great tour, we were treated to an amazing lunch, which was a perfect break in our busy day. Our guide also took us to some hidden spots that we would have never found on our own, and even got us some delicious snacks along the way! Overall, I highly recommend this bike tour to anyone looking to explore Kyoto in a fun, active, and informative way. Thanks to our fantastic tour guide, we left with a deep appreciation for the city's beauty and historySolo_EBee
April 2023
It was a nice day out and I generally enjoy cycling tours to visit places on holidays. So in general, cycling with the tour was great. However, I have a couple of personal feedback that I'd like to share: 1) Improvements for the tour guide and the group to keep an eye for cyclists member behind...
It was a nice day out and I generally enjoy cycling tours to visit places on holidays. So in general, cycling with the tour was great. However, I have a couple of personal feedback that I'd like to share: 1) Improvements for the tour guide and the group to keep an eye for cyclists member behind them. At one point, I was separated from the group as I had two other local cyclist in front of me, and was halted by traffic with them (It took a while). I continued cycling onwards, but couldn't see the tour group after, and this is all whilst traffic was at its peak (we were on the side where the cars were travelling in the opposite direction). So I stopped and decided that I was lost (I did asked the locals if they saw a tour group cycling in their direction before but they said they didn't). The tour guide did come back a while later to search for me, however, he didn't quite ask if I was alright but more pointed out I should keep going as he'll only stop and wait only if the tour was turning a corner and that the group is already at destination, which was quite a distance from where I was it; It didn't feel like he had any concerned with the fact that I was lost, but that I have perhaps caused a disruption in the tour. He then asked me to keep up and cycle quicker with him as the group is already at the destination. Later on, when we were on the way back, when advising the group that we were going to cycle up a slope path, I was the only one told that I could walk my bike up if I wasn't comfortable, when I was actually fine. When we were cycling, two cyclist in front of me had problems going up, and had to stop to walk up and readjust to continue. My point? I sure hope he wasn't pinning it on me (some tact here) because I was cycling at the end of the group, and I was separated from the tour too. 2) Have a chat with everyone in the group while cycling. 3) When travelling across train tracks, have clear instructions when to really stop. Perhaps, others may think it isn't quite a huge deal, but I feel there should be an instruction about that as a couple of us were wondering if we should cross the tracks when it was making a signal. We stopped and then saw that the boom gates come down only a while later, so that was a relief. It was a good tour and day out on overall and a great way to visit different areas of Kyoto in a day. However, I felt I need to point out some of my experience on the day for your consideration to improve upon.