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Why squeeze into a crowded bus when you can cycle through the soul of Kyoto?
Experience a side of the ancient capital most tourists miss. This 3-4 hour cycling journey skips the tourist traps to visit 10 remarkable shrines with quirky, modern-day powers.
The "Can't-Miss" Highlights:
The Money Shrine:
The Travel Savior
The Beauty Goddess
The Scholarly Ox
The "Secret" Kyoto: Pedal through quiet Machiya backstreets, the Imperial Palace gardens, and the ancient Tadasu-no-mori forest.
This isn't just a history lesson; it's an interactive adventure. You’ll experience Water Fortune Telling at a UNESCO site, taste sacred spring water.
You will know,Kyoto is a city where gods are still alive, still protecting people, and yes, you can even pray to a god for money!health!beauty!and anything!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point: In front of the "Takayama Hikokuro Statue" (Dogeza Statue) at Keihan Sanjo Station, Exit 5 How to identify your guide: To ensure you find us easily, your professional guide will be waiting at the statue holding a personalized welcome sign with YOUR NAME on it.
Itinerary
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Capture a stunning photo beneath the iconic giant Red Torii Gate, then step into the shrine grounds—a masterful reconstruction that brings the architectural grandeur of the ancient Heian Capital back to life
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Money Shrine: Capture a stunning photo beneath the iconic giant Red Torii Gate, then step into the shrine grounds—a masterful reconstruction that brings the architectural grandeur of the ancient Heian Capital back to life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Kyoto Imperial Palace
Pedal through the vast, gravel-lined pathways of the Kyoto Imperial Park to reach the Palace—the former residence of Japan’s Emperors. Marvel at the austere beauty of its cypress-bark roofs and minimalist design, which set the standard for Japanese aristocratic elegance for centuries
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kamogawa Delta (Kyoto Prefectural Kamogawa Park)
Take a refreshing break at the Kamogawa Delta, where two rivers converge. Experience a local favorite by crossing the river via the famous turtle-shaped stepping stones, or simply soak in the lively atmosphere as residents and students gather by the water’s edge—a true slice of Kyoto’s natural charm
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Shimogamo Jinja
Cycle into the sacred Tadasu-no-Mori, a primeval forest that serves as a living green gate to the UNESCO-listed Shimogamo Shrine. After exploring the elegant vermillion architecture, experience the local 'Mizu-kuji'—a unique water fortune-telling ritual where your hidden destiny is revealed only when the paper touches the shrine’s crystal-clear stream
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For safety reasons, participants must be at least 145cm (4'9") tall to ensure they can comfortably control the bicycle. Unfortunately, we do not provide children's bikes or child seats at this time.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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 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.
- 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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