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Kyoto Bike Tour

After breakfast make your way to meet your guide and pick up your rental bike at Seven Eleven, Kyoto. It's only an 8 minutes wak from your hotel. Active travelers can experience Kyoto in a unique and fun way on our Kyoto Bike Tour. Experience Kyoto on two wheels as you cycle through historic streets, visit beautiful temples and shrines, and soak up the city’s atmosphere.

  • Guided Tour
  • Expert Tour Guide
  • 4.5 hours tour
  • English
Kyoto Bike Tour
How long
4 hours 30 minutes
Language
English

Highlights

  • Cycle around Kyoto with a local insider guide and stop at hidden gems
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Nanzen-ji Temple, a Zen haven
  • Explore Kennin-ji and Heian Jingu Shrine, rich in Kyoto heritage
  • Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch and soak in views of the Kamo River

What the day includes

Included

  • Hand-picked expert tour guide
  • Bike equipment
  • Entrance fee to Kennin-ji temple
  • Lunch in a local restaurant

Not included

  • Personal travel insurance
  • Gratuities

How the day runs

  1. 9:00 - Meet your guide and pick up your rental bike
  2. Cycle along the Kamo River to historic Gion
  3. Explore Gion and visit Kennin-ji Temple, founded in 1202
  4. Cycle to Nanzen-ji, steeped in Zen history
  5. Visit Heian Jingu, built to honor Kyoto’s imperial heritage
  6. Enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch
  7. Finish with a relaxing ride along the Kamo River
  8. 13:30 - The tour ends

About this tour

Cycle through historic Kyoto on our adventurous Kyoto Bike Tour, stopping at notable sites along the way. After picking up your rental bike, pedal down the charming streets of Gion, past the beautiful temples and shrines. Visit Kennin-ji Temple, Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple, before cycling to the serene grounds of Nanzen-ji Temple. See the 700-year-old structure, followed by the striking Heian Jingu Shrine. Take a break at a traditional Japanese tea house for a delicious local lunch. Hop back on your bike for a peaceful ride along the Kamo River, passing the stunning waterfront to end your bike tour.

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Each price is for the whole package, with this day in it.

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