Overview
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4 hours
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This is the best way to enjoy Kyoto's hi-light with a bike view, avoiding the crowd.
We are a team of local Japanese guides based in Kyoto who have a deep love for this city and take great delight in showcasing its stunning views and attractions to foreign guests.
We ride a bike on every single street in Kyoto Since we have been living or commuting in Kyoto for years. Bike touring is our lifework.
20 Mar - 10 Apr: the BEST for Sakura.
Apr-Jun is a nice season with the weather and fresh green.
Kyoto is a very flat city and not big.
We'll take you to many beautiful spots, temples, shrines, riverside roads, universities, hidden local gems, etc in Kyoto's northeast cultural area through an uncrowded scenic route.
The bike is very well-maintained and comfortable.
After the bike, you can enjoy a night walk in Gion's scenic cultural area too.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests are required to be able to ride a bike.
What To Expect
Kamogawa River
1: Bike Part Lovely 3-5 speed gear bike take you to hi-light of less touristic deep spots Kyoto, very efficiently, feeling the wind and the air of Kyoto like a living people. Begin with peaceful Riverside cycling road, feeling nature and open sky. Dropping hidden shrine and try pure natural spring water. We’ll go through the huge Imperial Palace and famous Zen-temple. Through some university campuses and peaceful residential areas, We’ll go to Shimo-gamo Shrine(UNESCO World Heritage) and enjoy its primitive forest and beautiful buildings. Next, We’ll go down to unique river junction point, then go along the lighted up scenic and refreshing riverside to back.
Gion
2: Gion Walk Part After Bike returns, we’ll start strolling the beautiful entertainment area of Gion. We'll explain the unique culture and system of Gion and Maiko (My research theme in the university was this). If you are lucky, you may see beautiful Geisha. This relaxing night walk wraps up the day.
Options
Cycle Kyoto's Hidden Gems & Gion Stroll
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【Private】Cycle Kyoto's Hidden Gems & Gion Stroll
Cycling tour
What‘s Included
Japanese tea at the traditional snack shop.
Any entrance fee of temple or shrine, which you go as alternative plan in raining day.
Japanese sweet snacks at traditional snack shop.
Use of bicycle
Child seat and helmet : 12 month old to 6 y.o. (5000 JPY)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
With KO - Excellent bike Kyoto bike tour!
Arabelle P,Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00KO was an excellent guide. Despite the drizzle, we pedaled along the Kamogawa river as he explained it's rich history and first inhabitants. We entered the lush palace grounds, he got special permission for us to visit and meditate in a zen garden. We also drank from a water shrine and enjoyed coffee and nice conversation in a local shop. I highly recommend this bike tour!🙌
We were able to see the...
John P,Dec 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We were able to see the Imperial Palace. It is only open a few days in a year. The fall colors were just incredible.
Perfect way to spend a morning in Kyoto!
George S,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Honoka was a fantastic guide! This tour let me see areas of Kyoto I definitely wouldn't have seen otherwise. Particularly enjoyed the stepping stones. A brilliant way to spend a morning, fully recommend.
Fun
Ted F,Nov 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour to shinto shirne and coffee. Taught how to make an offering. Guide had great English. Could have ridden bikes a bit longer
Fantastic afternoon tour
Jonathan D,Nov 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00A fantastic tour through the heart of Kyoto at a perfect pace. Plenty of novel information and fascinating insights. I can’t recommend highly enough.
Fantastic bike tour with Satsuki
UdayDesai,May 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the bike tour with Satsuki. It was a fantastic experience. The route that Satsuki had chosen was very scenic, easy and very less crowded. He took really good care of everyone in the group. We really saw the hidden gems and thoroughly enjoyed the whole tour. I really enjoyed the quiet spots in Kyoto. I would love to this tour again. Thanks a lot Satsuki. Best Wishes.
A really enjoyable biketour!
Heli S,Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the biketour, which took us to lovely parks and peaceful tempels and shrines. The quiet streets were easy to bike and the hanami picknick was great. Our guide was very nice and shared us interesting inside knowledge about life in Kioto. Heli, Finland
Beautiful personalised experience!!!
nebraskaeit,Jan 2, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenji took us on an informative and delightful NYE tour. But the really super special part is that he helped me plan a way to surprise and propose to my girlfriend just after the tour! He was so thoughtful with the process, even down to helping to get roses and finding the perfect spot. Kenji is a very sweet guy and Kyoto will always have a place in our hearts because of him!
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