Cycle Kyoto's Hidden Gems & Gion Stroll

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(8 reviews)
Kyoto, Japan

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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 uncrowded scenic route.
The bike is very well-maintained and comfortable.
After the bike, you can enjoy a night walk in Gion's scenic cultural area too.

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 and pickup

Meeting point

#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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 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 • Admission ticket included
  • 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 • Admission ticket free
  • Pontocho District (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sanjo Bridge

    We provide Japanese sweet snacks​ and Japanese tea at the traditional snack shop.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Bike Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

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