Imagine exploring the historic streets of Kyoto under the soft glow of lanterns and moonlight, with the gentle sound of your bicycle wheels accompanying you. Our Nighttime Bicycle Tour offers a unique and unforgettable way to experience the city's beaty, culture, and charm after sunset.
Escape the crowds. Our bilingual guides are passionate about Kyoto's history, culture and traditions. They'll share fascinating stories and insider tips to help you truly connect with the city.
Highlights
3 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Use of bicycle
All Entrance Fees
Hotel Transportation
Guide Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
7-Eleven
The meeting point, [Seven Eleven] is just across the road in front of the of the station.
Adress
1) Go towards the Hachijo West Exit of Kyoto Station
2) Right next to the "Hotel Via Inn Prime Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit"
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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Imagine exploring the historic streets of Kyoto under the soft glow of lanterns and moonlight, with the gentle sound of your bicycle wheels accompanying you. Our Nighttime Bicycle Tour offers a unique and unforgettable way to experience the city's beaty, culture, and charm after sunset.
Escape the crowds. Our bilingual guides are passionate about Kyoto's history, culture and traditions. They'll share fascinating stories and insider tips to help you truly connect with the city.
Highlights
3 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in Japanese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Use of bicycle
All Entrance Fees
Hotel Transportation
Guide Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
7-Eleven
The meeting point, [Seven Eleven] is just across the road in front of the of the station.
Adress
1) Go towards the Hachijo West Exit of Kyoto Station
2) Right next to the "Hotel Via Inn Prime Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit"
Return
Itinerary
1
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most visited Shinto shrine in kyoto. With its thousands of Torii gates, attracts thousands of from around the world
40 minutes
2
Miyakawa-cho Dori
When the sun sets over Kyoto, Miyagawa-cho transforms into a magical realm of glowing lanterns, timeless beauty, and cultural intrigue. Located just south of Gion and running parallel to the Kamogawa River, this historical geisha district is a must visit, especially at night.
Let's discover it together pedaling through its lantern-lit streets, which is the perfect way to experience the timeless charm and culture of Kyoto in a unique and unforgettable way. If we are lucky, we may spot a geisha or maiko in their elegant kimono as they make their way to the evening appointments. It could be the highlight of our tour.
15 minutes
3
Gion
Gion at night offers a unique and unforgettable experience, where the charm of Japan's traditional culture comes alive under the stars.
The iconic Hanamikoji street, lined with historic tea houses (ochaya), is particularly stunning at night.
We'll ride through Gion's most traditional zones.
10 minutes
4
Yasui-Konpiragu
After a pleasant ride through Maiko and Geisha alleyways, we visit one of Kyoto's most unusual and fascinating Shinto shrines, where visitors come seeking to cut ties with bad relationships or habits and form stronger and more positive ones.
At the heart of the shrine there is a large sacred stone with a hole in the center. The ritual involves writing your wishes on a piece of paper and crawling through the hole to symbolize breaking away from the past and welcoming new ties.
10 minutes
5
Hōkan-ji Temple (Yasaka no tō)
The area surrounding Hokan-ji, better known as Yasaka Pagoda, is one of Kyoto's most photographed locations. The pagoda sits amidst narrow cobblestoned streets lined with traditional Machiya townhouses. At dusk, the streets are illuminated by lanterns, creating a magical atmosphere.
No doubt, we'll be busy catching the best sceneries with our cameras.
15 minutes
6
Ninenzaka
Our next area of interest is the best night scenery, and spot for photos. Considered by many as the most traditional area of Japan, Ninenzaka is one of the two slopes that offer tourists an amazing view, specially at night, of what Japan used to be in the past.
15 minutes
7
Maruyama Park
It’s the most famous park in Higashiyama, with cherry trees, ponds and wooden bridges.
