Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples
- Kick off the tour by cycling along the beautiful Kamo river before visiting Gion and Kennin-ji temple!
- Breeze through beautiful local streets in historical city and enjoy a delicious lunch at a Japanese tea house!
- Enjoy the local Kyoto oasis that is Kamogawa river with a relaxing cycle along it's riverbanks to finish the tour off!
Options
Bike Tour
Inclusions
Admission to: Kennin-ji temple
English / Japanese-speaking guide
Lunch
bike rental
Helmet
Photos during the tour
Helmet, bike lock
Bike Insurance : bodily injury liability insurance is included
For lunch, Vegetarian & Vegan are available but fish stock is still used.
4.5hr bike tour
Exclusions
Hotel pick up and drop off
Other personal expenses
Additional drinks and food fee (Available for purchase)
Additional Info
Anyone over 150cm ( 4′11″)tall can join this tour.
Participants should be able to ride a bike comfortably. The operator reserves the right to refuse service if the customer cannot ride a bike safely, and no refunds will be issued
Please inform us at least 1 day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.※ Requests made on the tour day cannot be accommodated. Please kindly understand that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free meals, accommodation of dietary restrictions or the substitutions, as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to us.
Cycling under the influence of alcohol, and using a smartphone while cycling are strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Penalties will be imposed on violators, as well as on bicycle providers and fellow passengers. (Smartphone use is allowed when the bicycle is stopped.) You must follow traffic rules as instructed by your guide.
Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling.
As we will enter buddhist and shintoist facilities, please make sure to wear respectful clothing.
Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.
Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly (water, hat, sunglasses etc.). The tour might be cancelled in case of unsuitable weather for safety reasons.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers.
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
The activity is not recommended: pregnant women
Pets are prohibited
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
What's included in Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 09:00, meet up at In front of the Seven Eleven convenience store outside of Exit Hachijo guchi of Kyoto station（）. It's next to Hotel Via Inn Prime..Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Transportation] By bike
- [Attraction/experience] Kamo River
- [Attraction/experience] Gion
- [Attraction/experience] Kennin-ji Temple, Start this historical sights tour by learning about Gion & Geisha and Zen culture in Japan in UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple, Kennin-ji in Gion district
- [Attraction/experience] Nanzen ji Temple, Heian-Jingu Shrine Grand Torii, Your guide will give you some insights about Zen and the old days of Kyoto!
- [Dining] Lunch, Get ready to chow-down on some local cuisine with a plethora of different soba dishes available as well and yummy deserts with matcha and mochi at a traditional Japanese house!
- [Transportation] By bike
- [Return] 13:30, at Return to bike rental shop,
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
Our Favourites
Start this historical sights tour by learning about Gion & Geisha and Zen culture in Japan in the UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple, Kennin-ji in the Gion district. Get ready to feel the world of Zen in a traditional Zen temple with a Japanese Rock garden called Karesansui. After seeing the Kennin-ji temple, get ready to cycle again for a nice ride to the Nanzen-ji temple where your guide will give you some insights about Zen and the old days of Kyoto! Breeze through beautiful local streets in a historical city and enjoy a delicious lunch at a Japanese tea house! Enjoy the local Kyoto oasis that is Kamogawa River with a relaxing cycle along its riverbanks to finish the tour off!
Meet
Venues
- Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
