Kamogawa River Kyoto Bike Tour Experience
Basically, the theme of this tour is "Japanese religion and the emperor"
We'll ride to some big shrines and temples and Kyoto imperial palace from the JR Kyoto station area. (If it rains, We will suggest you to take city bus from JR Kyoto station)
You can learn about the one aspect of religious view from the Japanese guide.
SI: you can ask to take some your photos to your guide, except while riding your bike. We guarantee you can bring back nice photos with your half day memory!
Secondly, We'll guide you to some local shops, street-food, ride through the backstreet. Like... Matcha ice cream, small bakery, "Dashimaki", and Japanese croquet at the meat shop. You can add some small change by your request.
Finally, We'll ride along the famous "Kamogawa" river on the way back. There's a flat cycling road, you can pedall 40km(25miles)/h with taking care for the safety.
Let's go for fun bike ride with us!!
We guarantee you the highly value and some special gift for your travel.
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Kamogawa River Kyoto Bike Tour Experience
What's included in Kamogawa River Kyoto Bike Tour Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Nishi HonganjiPass-by Only
We just pass through the front gate of the Temple.
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
We'll visit some shrines, old building and Japanese garden inside the imperial palace (700m east-west, 1300m north-south). Riding bicycle is allowed in the palace, the guide takes you to the proper route and parking area.
Demachi Masugata Shopping Street
This is a shopping street used by local residence. You may feel the Japanese lifestyle through this street. Let's grab some street-food or find souvenir here! Riding bike is not allowed here. Please walk and push your bike for a while (100m).
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of bicycle
- Small souvenir
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 10minutes walk from JR Kyoto station. There is a rental bike shop facing to the street. We'll be waiting with bikes at west side of the Horikawa street.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please directly come to our shop "Rental bike Smooth" and tell your name after 10 o'clock on the day of your tour. (Adress: First floor of 23 Kamayamachi, shimogyo ward, Kyoto city / 京都市下京区鎌屋町23 シンエイビル１F)
