Basically, the theme of this tour is "Japanese religion and the emperor"
We'll ride to some big shrines and temples and Kyoto imperial palace from the JR Kyoto station area. (If it rains, We will suggest you to take city bus from JR Kyoto station)
You can learn about the one aspect of religious view from the Japanese guide.
SI: you can ask to take some your photos to your guide, except while riding your bike. We guarantee you can bring back nice photos with your half day memory!
Secondly, We'll guide you to some local shops, street-food, ride through the backstreet. Like... Matcha ice cream, small bakery, "Dashimaki", and Japanese croquet at the meat shop. You can add some small chang...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Use of bicycle
Small souvenir
Meeting Points
Departure
Rental bike Smooth
10minutes walk from JR Kyoto station.
There is a rental bike shop facing to the street.
We'll be waiting with bikes at west side of the Horikawa street.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Basically, the theme of this tour is "Japanese religion and the emperor"
We'll ride to some big shrines and temples and Kyoto imperial palace from the JR Kyoto station area. (If it rains, We will suggest you to take city bus from JR Kyoto station)
You can learn about the one aspect of religious view from the Japanese guide.
SI: you can ask to take some your photos to your guide, except while riding your bike. We guarantee you can bring back nice photos with your half day memory!
Secondly, We'll guide you to some local shops, street-food, ride through the backstreet. Like... Matcha ice cream, small bakery, "Dashimaki", and Japanese croquet at the meat shop. You can add some small chang...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Use of bicycle
Small souvenir
Meeting Points
Departure
Rental bike Smooth
10minutes walk from JR Kyoto station.
There is a rental bike shop facing to the street.
We'll be waiting with bikes at west side of the Horikawa street.
Return
Itinerary
1
Nishi Honganji
We just pass through the front gate of the Temple.
2
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
We'll visit some shrines, old building and Japanese garden inside the imperial palace (700m east-west, 1300m north-south).
Riding bicycle is allowed in the palace, the guide takes you to the proper route and parking area.
1 hour and 40 minutes
3
Demachi Masugata Shopping Street
This is a shopping street used by local residence.
You may feel the Japanese lifestyle through this street.
Let's grab some street-food or find souvenir here!
Riding bike is not allowed here.
Please walk and push your bike for a while (100m).
20 minutes
4
Shimogamo Jinja
Shimogamo-shrine is one of the oldest shrine in Kyoto (since 90 BC).
1 hour
5
Kamogawa River
30 minutes cycling along the river.
40 minutes
6
Gion
Gion is a famous and traditional pleasure district.
You can see the very "Japanese" scenery and take some photos here, you need respect for Geisha girls they are not a performer.
I strongly recommend you a Gion-Gojyo area. (5th street cross Gion)
GIon-Shijyo(4th street cross Gion) is on the guide map, but this area is highly restricted of riding bike and there is so many Taxis.
So We sometimes getting off your bike and walk for your safty.
