KYOTO · E-BIKES
The 15 best e-bike tours you can reserve today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
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”
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”
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.”
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!”
Early-bird e-biking in East Kyoto with an 8-person limit, top temples, included lunch, and an easy setup with provided bikes and helmets.
“Paul was a fantastic E-bike tour guide! It was such a plus that he spoke English, which made communication a breeze. He had a thoughtful, well-planned itinerary that perfectly catered to the sites most important to us. Highly recommend him if you’re looking for a fun, smooth, and memorable tour!”
Ride an E-bike through Ginkaku-ji and Philosopher's Path with a friendly guide, temple entry included, great pacing and local Kyoto streets.
“Quite relaxed bike tour with a nice guide who show a lot of knowledge. I was kind if concerned about the duration first, but after 4 hours I could have gone on another 2.”
4-hour Kyoto e-bike tour to Fushimi Inari and Tofukuji Zen garden, plus Gion riding with guide Maki, snack, and easy bike support.
“An absolute highlight for our time in Kyoto. Maki is an excellent guide and the tour is thoroughly engaging, informative and fun. It is really well paced, interspersed with both excellent facts and historical stories. The bikes are very easy to ride and the electric power helps up the steep sections! The final ride along the sunny river bank was a wonderful way to finish the tour. Maki is super friendly and her personal stories helped us to understand a little more about Japanese culture. Highly recommend indeed.”
4-hour small-group e-bike tour from Gion to Kyoto’s quieter temples and shrines. English guide, photo stops, and local stories from $87.
“Ben was the greatest guide I've had in a long time. Very knowledgeable, learned a lot about Kyoto and Japan in general. Bikes were very comfortable and we went to a lot of beautiful (quiet) places compared to all the crouded areas in Kyoto. Absolutely worth the money, would highly recommend!”
Guided Kyoto e-bike ride to Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama bamboo forest, plus Kitano Tenmangu and Tenryu-ji Zen gardens, about $99.
“Great guide!! Good pace, interesting, excellent lunch choice and a guide that was very interested in his group.”
Ride Kyoto by e-bike with a local guide, small group, major temples, Gion and Kamo River breaks, plus a simple hand-sign briefing.
“Incredible bike tour! Able see most of the sites we wanted to see, learning interesting facts and it was a lot of fun! Absolutely book this tour. You will not regret it. Suki was one of the best tour guys I’ve had in all of my travels.”
Small-group e-bike ride through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji, ponds and shrines with local Yuki. Helmet and bike included.
“Although we went to the wrong address, our guide road on his bike and found us while we were lost 15 minutes away from the meetup spot! We then resumed the tour, and it was beautiful! The guide was so friendly and talkative and did nRead more”
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