Kyoto Cycling Tour - Discover the Stunning Northern Hills
This Kyoto Bike Tour will take you on a wonderful yet challenging cycling route that will take you beyond the city lines of North Kyoto and into the hills that make the backdrop of beautiful Kyoto.
The tour is for intermediate to advanced cyclists that hit an elevation 400 metres, however, beginners are also welcome. The main goal of the tour is to discover the amazing nature and cycling routes that are easily accessible from Kyoto city.
The route takes in a variety of cycling that quickly passes through the popular Arashiyama area before tackling the progressive climb that leads to the way to the forested areas of Takao and Yamanaka.
There is the option to stop at the secluded Kosanji Temple. The scenery is spectacular with the sound of white water ebbing its way down to Kyoto, on both the outbound and inbound legs of the route. The winding roads up the mountain are a cyclist's dream and not to be missed.
Options
Kyoto Cycling Tour - Discover the Stunning Northern Hills
What's included in Kyoto Cycling Tour - Discover the Stunning Northern Hills
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Togetsukyo BridgePass-by Only
We'll ride through the beautiful town of Arashiyama and cross this historic bridge as we leave Kyoto for the hills
Inclusions
- Use of bicycle
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Head to Takeda Station on the Kintestu Kyoto line. Exit from the south ticket gate and take the west exit (Exit 6). Turn left and follow the road straight. Road Bike Rental Japan (Kyoto) is 450 metres on the left.
