Kyoto Afternoon Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkey Park Iwatayama & Hidden Spots
by Kyoto Bike Tour
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This four-hour afternoon bike tour in Kyoto explores the Arashiyama area by bicycle and on foot. The tour begins with cycling along roads that were once part of the Tenryuji Zen Temple grounds, a designated World Heritage site. Next, participants walk for about 20 minutes up Iwatayama Mountain to reach Monkey Park Iwatayama, where they can observe wild monkeys and enjoy a panoramic view of Kyoto city. After returning to the bikes, the group rides to Bamboo Forest Street for a 25-minute visit to see the tall bamboo stalks and hear the distinctive sounds of the forest. The tour continues with a 25-minute stroll through Sogenchi Teien, the Japanese garden of Tenryu-ji Temple, also within the World Heritage temple grounds. Additional stops include visits to local shrines and temples in the area that are less frequented by tourists, referred to as hidden spots. The final stop is Togetsukyo Bridge, where participants spend about 10 minutes admiring the bridge and surrounding mountain scenery. The tour includes a standard Cannondale city bicycle, helmet, bottled water, admission fees, and a bilingual English-speaking guide. E-bikes and youth bikes are available upon request for an additional fee. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off service. Children must be at least 10 years old to join; families with younger children should select the family bike tour option.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Monkey Park Iwatayama
A 20-minute walk up Iwatayama Mountain leads to Monkey Park Iwatayama. Visitors may see monkeys in their natural habitat and can view Kyoto City from the mountain’s summit. The stop lasts about 75 minutes including the walk.
75 min
Bamboo Forest Street
Cycle along Bamboo Forest Street for about 25 minutes to experience the tall bamboo groves and listen to their distinctive sounds, considered one of Japan’s notable natural soundscapes.
25 min
Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien
Spend 25 minutes walking through the Sogenchi Teien garden at Tenryu-ji Temple, a World Heritage site known for its traditional Japanese garden design.
25 min
Togetsukyo Bridge
Pause for about 10 minutes at Togetsukyo Bridge to observe the surrounding mountains and river. The bridge is a well-known landmark in the Arashiyama area.
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.
Additional info
Kyoto Afternoon Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkey Park Iwatayama & Hidden Spots
by Kyoto Bike Tour
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 four-hour afternoon bike tour in Kyoto explores the Arashiyama area by bicycle and on foot. The tour begins with cycling along roads that were once part of the Tenryuji Zen Temple grounds, a designated World Heritage site. Next, participants walk for about 20 minutes up Iwatayama Mountain to reach Monkey Park Iwatayama, where they can observe wild monkeys and enjoy a panoramic view of Kyoto city. After returning to the bikes, the group rides to Bamboo Forest Street for a 25-minute visit to see the tall bamboo stalks and hear the distinctive sounds of the forest. The tour continues with a 25-minute stroll through Sogenchi Teien, the Japanese garden of Tenryu-ji Temple, also within the World Heritage temple grounds. Additional stops include visits to local shrines and temples in the area that are less frequented by tourists, referred to as hidden spots. The final stop is Togetsukyo Bridge, where participants spend about 10 minutes admiring the bridge and surrounding mountain scenery. The tour includes a standard Cannondale city bicycle, helmet, bottled water, admission fees, and a bilingual English-speaking guide. E-bikes and youth bikes are available upon request for an additional fee. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off service. Children must be at least 10 years old to join; families with younger children should select the family bike tour option.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Monkey Park Iwatayama
A 20-minute walk up Iwatayama Mountain leads to Monkey Park Iwatayama. Visitors may see monkeys in their natural habitat and can view Kyoto City from the mountain’s summit. The stop lasts about 75 minutes including the walk.
75 min
Bamboo Forest Street
Cycle along Bamboo Forest Street for about 25 minutes to experience the tall bamboo groves and listen to their distinctive sounds, considered one of Japan’s notable natural soundscapes.
25 min
Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien
Spend 25 minutes walking through the Sogenchi Teien garden at Tenryu-ji Temple, a World Heritage site known for its traditional Japanese garden design.
25 min
Togetsukyo Bridge
Pause for about 10 minutes at Togetsukyo Bridge to observe the surrounding mountains and river. The bridge is a well-known landmark in the Arashiyama area.
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.