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Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour 5 Top Highlights: Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari with E-Bike Option
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Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour 5 Top Highlights: Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari with E-Bike Option

by Kyoto Bike Tour The Bamboo Forest Arashiyama

7 hours
Kyoto
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7 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
¥50,400¥56,000Save 10%
2 guests × ¥25,200
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This full-day cycling tour covers five key locations around Kyoto over about 7 to 8 hours, suitable for those with moderate fitness and basic bike skills. The route spans approximately 44 kilometers at a relaxed pace, allowing time to see the sights and enjoy a lunch break. The tour includes a visit to the Bamboo Forest Street to observe its distinctive bamboo grove and soundscape. Next, riders pass through the red torii gates at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, followed by a cycling stop in Gion, Kyoto's historic geisha district. The tour continues with an hour at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, one of Kyoto's oldest temples offering a well-known city view. It concludes with a visit to Kinkakuji Temple, where the golden pavilion reflects on the water. A native English-speaking bilingual guide leads the group. The package includes use of a bicycle, helmet, bottled water, snacks, light lunch, and admission fees. Participants can upgrade to a premium electric bike for an additional cost, subject to availability. The tour requires riders to be at least 16 years old and requests notification of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.

Highlights

Cycle about 44 kilometers around Kyoto at a relaxed pace
Visit Bamboo Forest Street with a 20-minute stop
Walk through red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine for 30 minutes
Explore Gion district for 20 minutes
Spend 60 minutes at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
See Kinkakuji Temple for 30 minutes

What's included

Native English-speaking bilingual guide
Snacks during the tour
Use of a bicycle
Bottled water provided
Helmet for safety
Admission fees to included sites
Light lunch

What's not included

Hotel pickup or drop-off service
Electric bike upgrade available for an additional fee and requires confirmation

Itinerary

1

Bamboo Forest Street

Stop for 20 minutes to explore the bamboo grove and hear one of Japan's notable natural soundscapes.

20 min

2

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Spend 30 minutes walking through the famous red torii gate tunnel at this significant shrine.

30 min

3

Gion

Pause for 20 minutes in Kyoto's historic district known for geisha and maiko culture.

20 min

4

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Visit one of Kyoto's oldest temples and enjoy about an hour viewing the city from its well-known vantage point.

60 min

5

Kinkakuji Temple

Take 30 minutes to see the golden pavilion reflecting on the water at this temple.

30 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 messages)

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 messages)

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–8 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
Participants must be at least 16 years old to join the tour.
Dietary restrictions or food allergies must be reported when booking.
Total
¥50,400Save 10% vs Viator