Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird) in Kyoto
by Kyoto Bike Tour The Bamboo Forest Arashiyama
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This early bird bike tour in Kyoto lasts about three to four hours and is suitable for riders aged ten and older. The tour begins with a ride to Bamboo Forest Street, where participants spend twenty minutes walking among tall bamboo stalks and listening to the natural soundscape, noted as one of Japan’s top soundscapes. Next, the group visits Tenryu-ji Temple’s Sogenchi Teien garden for a thirty-minute walk through a traditional Japanese Zen garden at this World Heritage site. The main cycling section covers about two hours along quiet backstreets of Arashiyama, passing several small temples, shrines, and rice fields. This route offers a mix of natural scenery and cultural sites away from busy city areas. The final stop is a ten-minute break at Togetsukyo Bridge, where riders can view the surrounding mountains and the iconic bridge itself. A native English-speaking bilingual guide leads the tour. Included are a standard Cannondale city bicycle, helmet, and bottled water. E-bikes are not available. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off service. Children under ten cannot join this tour and should book the separate family tour designed for younger children. Heights of all participants must be provided when booking, and all riders must sign a liability waiver before starting.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bamboo Forest Street
Spend about 20 minutes at Bamboo Forest Street observing the bamboo grove’s notable soundscape. This popular Kyoto site offers a distinctive natural setting and good photo opportunities.
20 min
Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien
Walk for 30 minutes through the Sogenchi Teien garden at Tenryu-ji Temple, a recognized World Heritage site featuring a traditional Japanese Zen garden design.
30 min
Arashiyama
Cycle for around two hours through the backstreets of Arashiyama, visiting quiet temples and smaller shrines. This area is known for its mix of cultural landmarks, rice fields, and natural scenery.
120 min
Togetsukyo Bridge
Pause for about 10 minutes at Togetsukyo Bridge to view the surrounding mountains and the bridge itself, an iconic symbol of the Arashiyama region.
10 min
Meeting point
Nearest train station - JR Saga Arashiyama Meeting Point is : JR Saga Arashiyama Station, Exit right at the ticket gates (See PDF in your Viator message inbox)
End point
Nearest train station - JR Saga Arashiyama Meeting Point is : JR Saga Arashiyama Station, Exit right at the ticket gates (See PDF in your Viator message inbox)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird) in Kyoto
by Kyoto Bike Tour The Bamboo Forest Arashiyama
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.¥34,000Overview
This early bird bike tour in Kyoto lasts about three to four hours and is suitable for riders aged ten and older. The tour begins with a ride to Bamboo Forest Street, where participants spend twenty minutes walking among tall bamboo stalks and listening to the natural soundscape, noted as one of Japan’s top soundscapes. Next, the group visits Tenryu-ji Temple’s Sogenchi Teien garden for a thirty-minute walk through a traditional Japanese Zen garden at this World Heritage site. The main cycling section covers about two hours along quiet backstreets of Arashiyama, passing several small temples, shrines, and rice fields. This route offers a mix of natural scenery and cultural sites away from busy city areas. The final stop is a ten-minute break at Togetsukyo Bridge, where riders can view the surrounding mountains and the iconic bridge itself. A native English-speaking bilingual guide leads the tour. Included are a standard Cannondale city bicycle, helmet, and bottled water. E-bikes are not available. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off service. Children under ten cannot join this tour and should book the separate family tour designed for younger children. Heights of all participants must be provided when booking, and all riders must sign a liability waiver before starting.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bamboo Forest Street
Spend about 20 minutes at Bamboo Forest Street observing the bamboo grove’s notable soundscape. This popular Kyoto site offers a distinctive natural setting and good photo opportunities.
20 min
Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien
Walk for 30 minutes through the Sogenchi Teien garden at Tenryu-ji Temple, a recognized World Heritage site featuring a traditional Japanese Zen garden design.
30 min
Arashiyama
Cycle for around two hours through the backstreets of Arashiyama, visiting quiet temples and smaller shrines. This area is known for its mix of cultural landmarks, rice fields, and natural scenery.
120 min
Togetsukyo Bridge
Pause for about 10 minutes at Togetsukyo Bridge to view the surrounding mountains and the bridge itself, an iconic symbol of the Arashiyama region.
10 min
Meeting point
Nearest train station - JR Saga Arashiyama Meeting Point is : JR Saga Arashiyama Station, Exit right at the ticket gates (See PDF in your Viator message inbox)
End point
Nearest train station - JR Saga Arashiyama Meeting Point is : JR Saga Arashiyama Station, Exit right at the ticket gates (See PDF in your Viator message inbox)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.