Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Guests are required to be able to ride a bike.
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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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 un...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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)
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue of Takayama Hikokurō
#Location Kneeling man statue at the SouthEast corner of Sanjo Ohashi intersection.
When coming by subway, it's quicker to exit to the surface first and then look for the place.
Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/mRpprzv5L16yngoV7
Return
Cycle Kyoto's Hidden Gems & Gion Stroll
(8) Reviews
Kyoto
About
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 un...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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)
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue of Takayama Hikokurō
#Location Kneeling man statue at the SouthEast corner of Sanjo Ohashi intersection.
When coming by subway, it's quicker to exit to the surface first and then look for the place.
Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/mRpprzv5L16yngoV7
Return
Itinerary
1
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.
3 hours
2
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.
30 minutes
3
Pontocho District
3 Dinner or Lunch recommendation
In the walking part, We will introduce many good restaurants and bars according to your requests in the authentic foodie area.
4
Sanjo Bridge
We provide Japanese sweet snacks and Japanese tea at the traditional snack shop.
