Kyoto Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto with Lunch
by Cycle Kyoto
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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.¥32,000Overview
This bike tour in Kyoto lasts about five to six hours and explores the northern part of the city. The tour begins at the Cycle Kyoto shop, where participants meet the bilingual and experienced guide, get fitted with high-quality Cannondale bikes, and prepare for the ride. The group cycles to Nishi Honganji, one of the largest wooden buildings in the world and a less visited religious site, spending about fifteen minutes there. Next, the tour continues to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine for approximately twenty minutes, where participants observe local visitors and learn about the shrine’s history in a calm setting. Afterward, riders head to Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, a well-known attraction. Here, they spend around thirty minutes listening to commentary, resting, and optionally buying ice cream. The route then passes through the grounds of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the former residence of Japan’s imperial family, with explanations about its significance. The final stop is Gion, Kyoto’s geisha district, where the group spends about ten minutes learning about geisha traditions and possibly seeing geisha or maiko. Bottled water and an authentic lunch are included in the tour. Optional extras such as drinks or gratuities are not covered. Participants must be at least thirteen years old and comfortable riding a bike. Dietary requirements should be communicated before the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cycle Kyoto
Begin at the operator's shop where you meet your guide and other participants, get your bike fitted, and prepare for the cycling tour.
15 min
Nishi Honganji
Visit one of Kyoto's less crowded religious sites, featuring one of the world's largest wooden buildings, for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Spend 20 minutes at this shrine attending local worshippers and learning about its history in a calm setting.
20 min
Kinkakuji Temple
Stop for 30 minutes at the Golden Pavilion, a well-known attraction, where you receive commentary, can buy ice cream, and relax.
30 min
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Cycle through the grounds of the former imperial family residence while learning about its historical importance.
Gion
Take a 10-minute break in Kyoto's geisha district to see the area and possibly spot a geisha or maiko.
10 min
Meeting point
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
End point
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kyoto Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto with Lunch
by Cycle Kyoto
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.¥32,000Overview
This bike tour in Kyoto lasts about five to six hours and explores the northern part of the city. The tour begins at the Cycle Kyoto shop, where participants meet the bilingual and experienced guide, get fitted with high-quality Cannondale bikes, and prepare for the ride. The group cycles to Nishi Honganji, one of the largest wooden buildings in the world and a less visited religious site, spending about fifteen minutes there. Next, the tour continues to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine for approximately twenty minutes, where participants observe local visitors and learn about the shrine’s history in a calm setting. Afterward, riders head to Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, a well-known attraction. Here, they spend around thirty minutes listening to commentary, resting, and optionally buying ice cream. The route then passes through the grounds of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the former residence of Japan’s imperial family, with explanations about its significance. The final stop is Gion, Kyoto’s geisha district, where the group spends about ten minutes learning about geisha traditions and possibly seeing geisha or maiko. Bottled water and an authentic lunch are included in the tour. Optional extras such as drinks or gratuities are not covered. Participants must be at least thirteen years old and comfortable riding a bike. Dietary requirements should be communicated before the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cycle Kyoto
Begin at the operator's shop where you meet your guide and other participants, get your bike fitted, and prepare for the cycling tour.
15 min
Nishi Honganji
Visit one of Kyoto's less crowded religious sites, featuring one of the world's largest wooden buildings, for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Spend 20 minutes at this shrine attending local worshippers and learning about its history in a calm setting.
20 min
Kinkakuji Temple
Stop for 30 minutes at the Golden Pavilion, a well-known attraction, where you receive commentary, can buy ice cream, and relax.
30 min
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Cycle through the grounds of the former imperial family residence while learning about its historical importance.
Gion
Take a 10-minute break in Kyoto's geisha district to see the area and possibly spot a geisha or maiko.
10 min
Meeting point
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
End point
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.