Kyoto Highlights and Local Streets E-Bike Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Nijo Castle (Pass by)

  A Place to Feel Kyoto’s Samurai History (Optional Entry Available) Stopping at Nijo Castle lets you step into Kyoto’s samurai past—even just from the outside. You can admire the massive stone walls, wide moats, and imposing gates that once protected the Tokugawa shoguns, and feel the atmosphere of the 1600s without needing to go inside. For guests who wish to explore further, optional entry into the castle and Ninomaru Palace is available. Inside, you can walk through beautifully preserved halls famous for their “nightingale floors,” experience the refined architecture of the shogun’s residence, and gain a deeper understanding of Kyoto’s political history. Whether you view it from the outside or choose to explore within, Nijo Castle offers a powerful sense of place before we continue our smooth ride through the city.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Kamishichiken Kaburenjo Theatre

  Kyoto’s Oldest Maiko & Geisha District, Where You Can Feel the City’s Quiet Elegance You’ll experience a side of Kyoto that most visitors never see— a peaceful neighborhood where time seems to slow down. As you ride through streets lined with traditional teahouses and beautifully preserved wooden townhouses, you can feel the refined atmosphere that has supported maiko and geisha culture for centuries. Here, you won’t find crowds or tourist performances. Instead, you'll get a genuine sense of Kyoto’s living traditions, learning how maiko and geisha train, work, and continue their art today. And if you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of a real maiko or geisha heading to an evening engagement—a small, unforgettable moment that often becomes the highlight of the day.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

  A Place to Feel Kyoto’s Spiritual Side and Local Life At Kitano Tenmangu, you’ll experience a side of Kyoto that most travelers miss. Here, you can walk through a shrine complex loved by locals for over a thousand years, feel the calm atmosphere beneath ancient trees, and enjoy moments of genuine peace away from the city crowds. This is a place where you can make a wish to the deity of learning, capture beautiful photos of historic architecture, and sense the spiritual rhythm that shapes everyday life in Kyoto. Visiting this shrine also lets you experience the unique blend of tradition—right next to Kamishichiken, the oldest maiko and geisha quarter in the city.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Kinkakuji Temple

  A Moment to Feel the Beauty and Stillness of Kyoto’s Golden Icon. Visiting Kinkaku-ji gives you one of Kyoto’s most unforgettable impressions. As the Golden Pavilion reflects across the calm surface of the pond, you can experience a harmony of nature, architecture, and light that feels almost surreal. Here, you can take in the shimmering gold leaf up close, walk through beautifully designed temple gardens, and enjoy a rare sense of stillness despite the site's fame. The peaceful atmosphere allows you to slow down, breathe, and truly absorb the beauty of Kyoto. This stop offers some of the most striking photo opportunities of the entire tour—the kinds of images that capture not just what Kyoto looks like, but what Kyoto feels like.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

  The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is one of Kyoto’s busiest spots, but with our experience in choosing the right angles and timing, we help you capture photos that feel calm and almost private—as if you had the bamboo path to yourself. It’s a quick stop, but often becomes one of the most memorable photos of the entire trip.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Tenryu-ji Temple

  Zen Garden Viewpoint We make a brief stop near Tenryu-ji, a UNESCO Zen temple surrounded by one of Kyoto’s most beautiful landscape gardens, where you can enjoy a calm moment and capture photos of the temple’s elegant scenery without needing to enter; it’s a peaceful way to feel Arashiyama’s traditional atmosphere before continuing our ride.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Togetsukyo Bridge (Pass by)

  Scenic Photo Spot with Local Shops. At Togetsukyo Bridge, one of Arashiyama’s most iconic views, you can capture photos of the river, mountains, and the famous wooden bridge all in one frame, and the nearby street is lined with small local shops where you can pick up snacks or souvenirs before we continue our ride.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please note that the total riding distance may reach up to 15mi (25km). Although we use electric-assist bikes, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. If you are not confident in your stamina or if cycling for an extended period may affect your health or comfort, please consider carefully whether this tour is suitable for you.

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