Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
This is an 8 kilometer E-biking ride that visits famous attractions as well as hidden gems in Kyoto such as the Kinkakuji, Daitokuji Temple Complex in order to visit the Koto-in and Zuiho-in, Imamiyajinja and the Kitanotenmangu Temple.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 13 years
No-shows or missed bookings for any reason are nonrefundable/non amendable/non transferable
Must arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. We depart at 8:30, 9, 12:30, 1pm. If you are late and miss the tour you will not be refunded.
Guests who choose not to participate/cannot ride a bicycle will not get refunded
Tours cannot be changed to different departure times less than 24 hours before departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The experience begins with a ride through a historic district, before we reach a tranquil shrine setting, which we explore on foot. From there, we cycle through charming neighborhoods and peaceful wooded areas, gradually making our way to a serene Zen location—a hidden gem far from the usual tourist spots. Along the way, we stop for a delicious traditional snack at a family-run shop with a history that stretches back over a thousand years. Later, we ride through a quiet temple complex to visit one of my favourite rock gardens in the area. Afterwards, we take our time riding through calm backstreets as we make our way back to the starting point. The tour covers approximately 14 km and lasts around 3 hours and 45 minutes. It’s designed to be a perfect balance of riding and walking, offering a truly unique journey through parts of the city rarely seen by visitors.
What‘s Included
Water
Rental helmet
English-speaking route coordinator
Rental bike
Food and drinks, unless specified
Options
Pricing
Reviews
1,915 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A MUST DO in Kyoto.
466clints,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of our favorite activities we did in Japan. The electric bikes were a blast. This made riding the long distances and hills easy. The tour is very quiet and spacious. A lovely contrast to the congested crowds we had everywhere else. The shrines were amazing and very few people were there. (We did a 9am tour). Shawn was a great guide and provided us with detailed history of the sites that we could not find on our own. The small stop for tea and grilled mochi (Kazariya) at the oldest sweet shop in the world was a real treat. Biking experience is helpful as there are a lot of hills and biking on busy streets. Couldn’t recommend this enough. Ookini!!
Great Tour!
T5389WDstephenl,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We found it to be very informative in a fun way. Would recommend.
Good tour but have more ebiking, less talking
Mainely-Marcia,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The ebiking in this part of town--away from the crowds-- is lots of fun and Michael is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic explainer. That said, we were hoping for more ebiking and less talking. The first temple, especially, has way too much explanation. The sites and tea/snack break were well chosen and the tour picked up the admission tickets for all. Overall happy.
Highlight of our time in Kyoto!!
GlobeTrotting544705,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sean took us to places we would never have discovered on our own and shared his stories and experiences.
This E-bike tour is a must do!
KarlaD124,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was our tour guide and he was AMAZING! It was outstanding that he was from Nebraska and could speak English! That was such a treat. Secondly he had been a history teacher. Bonus! We learned soooo much. He told us many historical stories that were entertaining and valuable. He knew the language. He knew the history. He knew the traditions. Thanks to his awesome story telling, we learned about different types of Buddhism and found that so interesting. He is a gem! You will be lucky to have him as your guide!
Highly recommend!
Elizabeth T,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend! Michael is a delightful and engaging historian —blood, tea, and zen! The Window of Enlightenment, the Window of Confusion, and 1000-year old mochi! I also loved his sense of humor and brief introduction to meditation. We are all enlightened, just most of us haven’t realized it yet…and it’s not a straight path.
Great way to see Kyoto!
ethanwB5524FT,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic way to see parts of the city you wouldn’t know existed! Henry our tour guide was an amazing guide and showed us many hidden gems. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to see the less touristy sides of Kyoto!
Trip Highlight!
Ken S,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuta is an incredible guide that is highly knowledgeable, perfectly English fluent and a really down to earth and patient soul. My wife and absolutely loved his Hidden Kyoto e-bike tour! It was our first time ever on e-bikes and Yuta went out of his way to make sure we were safe and comfortable. We definitely learned a lot that day about geisha, shrines and temples along with a snack stop at a unique spot most visitors to Kyoto will never see. E-bike don’t run to sign up upon your trip to Kyoto, you won’t regret it!
A great way to see and learn about Kyoto!
Lindsay D,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was more than we expected in all the right ways. Our guide, Michael, was informative, friendly, funny, and very knowledgeable. We saw things we didn’t expect and learned a ton of new info about Japanese history and culture. Thanks for a memorable experience! We had a great time!
Best tour in Kyoto
sueber2,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous experience with Michael. Such a knowledgeable guide . Highlight of kyoto visit. Lots of terrific history and insights shared by him
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