Discover Kyoto by Bike Full Day Tour
Discover Kyoto like a local—on two wheels! This immersive full-day bike tour blends famous landmarks like the Golden Pavilion and Gion with lesser-known gems such as Shinsen-en Garden and the charming alleys of Miyagawacho. Our small-group experience offers a relaxed pace, personal insights from a local guide, and plenty of photo stops along the way. You’ll explore quiet backstreets, historic shrines, and riverside paths that tour buses simply can’t reach. Perfect for those who want to see the real Kyoto beyond the guidebooks.
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Discover Kyoto by Bike Full Day Tour
What's included in Discover Kyoto by Bike Full Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Toji
We begin the tour at Toji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its five-story pagoda—the tallest wooden tower in Japan. You'll enjoy a peaceful stroll through its temple grounds and learn about its role in Kyoto’s spiritual history.
Ryukoku University Omiya Campus
Pass through the campus of one of Kyoto’s oldest private universities, founded by the Nishi Hongwanji sect of Buddhism. It's an opportunity to glimpse daily life in modern Kyoto and appreciate the blend of tradition and education.
Nishi Honganji
A major temple of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, this UNESCO site is known for its exquisite wooden architecture and historical significance. Your guide will walk you through its vast courtyard and explain its influence on Kyoto’s culture.
Inclusions
- Lunch Ticket & Bottle of Water: *Kindly inform us of any allergies or dietary requirements in advance
- E-Bike
- 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
- You need to be fit enough to ride 32 kilometers and maneuver safely on narrow paths
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point, [Seven Eleven] just across the road in front of the of the station. Adress 1) Go towards the Hachijo West Exit of Kyoto Station 2) Right next to the hotel "Via Inn Prime Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit"
