KYOTO · CYCLING TOURS
A flat city, riverside paths, and temples too far apart to walk between: Kyoto is made for two wheels. These 15 rides cover north-city loops, Arashiyama runs and e-bike options for the hills, with distances and prices stated up front.
E-bike Kyoto with a small group. See Kinkakuji, Daitoku-ji, Kitano Tenmangu, plus quiet Zen gardens on a 7-8 km loop.
“Very local and knowledgeable guide, great experience . We saw multiple shrines we would never find on our own”
North Kyoto bike tour with included bikes, temple fees, and Japanese lunch. Small group route to Kinkakuji, Gion, and more.
“This was our first time doing a bike tour of a city, and it did not disappoint! We will definitely be exploring cities this way again. We originally booked for the Saturday but it was postponed because of the rain; we had a seamless experience rescheduling to the Sunday. We were very lucky as it ended up being such a nice sunny day! If you are unsure about the weather I’d suggest booking this at the start of your Kyoto trip in case you need to shuffle things around - better than missing out. We had the option to wear helmets which was appreciated, and our bikes were selected based…”
Early morning private bike ride through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest, Tenryu-ji Zen garden, and Togetsukyo Bridge, with guide stories and included tickets.
“This was one of the last few items to cross off my bucket list for Kyoto and it did not disappoint. I had Ray as my tour guide accompanied by Dawn. The guys were highly knowledgeable about the locations we visited. Ray is a sweetheart and kind souls, really felt leaving like I bonded with a friend in the short time. Highly recommend. Book it now!”
Cycle Kyoto in 1 day with a small-group bike tour, optional e-bikes, lunch, admissions, and 5 major sights from bamboo to Gion.
“This was a great all-around bike tour. We did visit some highlights and managed to avoid some crowded touristy spots at the end. Our tour guide Rob was awesome. He knows Kyoto very well and taught us about Japan culture. He even shaRead more”
Full-day Kyoto bike tour with Cannondale bikes, helmet, lunch, and temple stops from Nishi Honganji to Fushimi Inari. Small group.
“We had the opportunity to see Kyoto from a completely different perspective by touring Kyoto by bike. We got to see some places that were off the beaten path along with the 'standard must see sites'. Thankfully, Jay was an amazing guide who was both knowledgeable and just fun to be around which made the experience that much more enjoyable. Highly recommend”
Kyoto highlights on an easy e-bike ride with a small guided group, including Heian Shrine, Ginkaku-ji, Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama, and more.
“Our tour guide Philippe was great w/ many stories on Kyoto/Japanese history - I always appreciate more of this from tour guides vs small talk banter w/ other participants. Riding the bicycle around the city was a refreshing change to walking/taxi/train. We selected our lunch from a quality grocery store w/ a variety of prepared meals. My favorite part of the tour was visiting the Heain Shrine - it has a beautiful hidden garden you can sit quietly at and reflect. Philippe was kind, considerate, and knowledgeable. Great experience all around.”
Cycle Arashiyama’s Bamboo Forest, meet macaques at Iwatayama, and visit Tenryu-ji and Togetsukyo by bike in 4 hours.
“Great experience, Yuki was an amazing tour guide and got to see some local areas not accessible without being in the know.”
Guided bike ride through south Kyoto, hitting Nishi Honganji, Takase Canal, Gion, Tofuku-ji, and Fushimi Inari with easy logistics.
“Was a very relaxed day. Jay was very friendly and knowledgeable. Half a day was the perfect amount of time. We really enjoyed the experience”
Ride Kyoto’s e-bike backstreets on a small-group 9km tour, hitting the Golden Pavilion, Zen gardens, and a Daitoku-ji tea ritual.
“It is a really fun way to visit some beautiful spots in Kyoto and avoid the crows Our guide Yuta was well knoledged and zen :) We really enjoyed it!”
E-bike tour of Kyoto highlights from Gion to Fushimi Inari, plus temples and a scenic Kamogawa river ride with an English guide.
“Maki was a kind and patient guide who understood the comfort and skill of our cyclists. She taught us many aspects of Japanese culture. The sites of shrines and temples on our path was from the world famous busy to the local and quiet. We cycled though neighborhoods and main corridors. Maki found shelter for us from the rain and we met people on the most local of cafe. They too were generous in their hospitality. Maki is an enthusiastic guide whose energy encourages you to explore more. She makes this experience less of a trip, and more like a journey.”
Kyoto e-bike tour with Aska: Ginkaku-ji, Philosopher’s Path, Nanzen-ji, Heian Jingu, plus Kamogawa stones and local chat in 3.5 hours.
“Great tour to see some highlights of Kyoto without the crowds. Aska did a wonderful job of guiding me through the city. I was lucky to be the only participant in the early morning tour. The bike was comfortable and a good size for a taller person. Can only recommend this tour, if you can get up that early and you are comfortable cycling in a city.”
Ride an e-bike through Kyoto’s Arashiyama area, hitting Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, Tōji-in, and the Bamboo Forest with a small-group guide.
“Beautiful sights, great tour guide with a deep knowledge of Japanese History, & ICE CREAM! Definitely worth it!”
Ride a small-group Kyoto route by e-bike to Kitano Tenmangu, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo, and Tenryu-ji, with water and tickets.
“What a wonderful relaxing and interesting day Our guide was so knowledgeable and happy to adjust the schedule to suit our needs! Highly recommend gave our feet a rest, escaped the crowds and gained a terrific understanding of each of the sites!”
Pedal from Gion to UNESCO Zen temples, enjoy teahouse lunch, and glide along the Kamogawa River on a small guided bike tour.
“I had a great day biking around Kyoto with Yusuke! I wasn’t expecting it to be a private tour but that was a nice surprise because I could go at my own pace. Yusuke was a super friendly and knowledgeable guide - he made sure I was comfoRead more”
Morning bike tour in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Skip crowds, ride through bamboo and rice fields, visit Togetsukyo Bridge and Tenryuji gardens.
“Peter was awesome, very knowledgeable and a great ambassador for Kyoto. Thanks for the day!”
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