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Explore Kyoto like a local on this afternoon electric bike tour, designed to connect iconic landmarks, temples loved by Japanese visitors, and lesser-known historical sites in one efficient route.
Ride comfortably through the city as you visit Sanjusangendo Temple, famous for its 1,001 statues of Kannon, and the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine. Along the way, discover the former headquarters of Nintendo and explore the peaceful atmosphere of Tofukuji Temple, a major Zen temple often missed by international travelers.
Led by a local guide, this tour blends famous sights with quieter cultural spots for a deeper look into Kyoto. Starting and ending in Gion, it’s an ideal afternoon experience for travelers who want to explore actively and avoid the crowds.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
It is in front of Kyoto Tourist Lounge Gion. Please use Google Map to find the location. It is faced on Yamatoooji-Dori street.
Itinerary
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1Kyoto Tourist Lounge Gion
The tour begins at Kyoto Tourist Lounge Gion, where you’ll meet your local guide and receive your electric bike and helmet before setting off.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Your first stop is Marufukuro (former Nintendo headquarters), a historic building where Nintendo originally operated as a playing card company. Learn about Kyoto’s lesser-known modern history and how this small local business evolved into a global entertainment brand.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Sanjusangendo Temple
Next, you’ll visit Sanjusangendo Temple, one of Kyoto’s most important temples and a site especially famous among Japanese visitors. You will enter the hall and see the impressive display of 1,001 statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4Tofuku-ji Temple
The route then continues to Tofukuji Temple, a major Zen temple known for its architecture, gardens, and seasonal scenery. Your guide will explain Zen philosophy and the role temples played in shaping Kyoto’s culture and landscape.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
In the afternoon, you’ll reach Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of Japan’s most iconic destinations, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates. Learn why this shrine became the spiritual and commercial center of the Fushimi area while exploring the shrine grounds on foot.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Height must be over 145 cm (Not recommended for children under 12)
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Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Height must be over 145 cm (Not recommended for children under 12)
- The provider is not responsible for the loss, damage, or theft of any personal belongings during the course of the E-bike tour, nor for the recovery of any items left behind.
- The provider assumes no responsibility for any injury, illness, accident, or other physical or mental harm occurring before, during, or after participation in the E-bike tour.
- The provider reserves the right to modify the itinerary, change the route, or cancel the tour at any time during the tour due to severe weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances that may impact the safety or feasibility of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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