Kyoto Full-Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto
by Cycle Kyoto
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✓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.¥36,000Overview
This full-day biking tour in Kyoto lasts about seven to eight hours and covers approximately 25 kilometers. It begins at a shop located two minutes from Kyoto Station, where participants meet the guide, get fitted with a high-quality Cannondale bike and helmet, and receive bottled water. The tour starts with a fifteen-minute visit to Nishi Honganji, one of the largest wooden buildings in the world and a less-visited religious site. Next, the group cycles to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine for a twenty-minute stop to observe local worshippers and learn about the shrine's history. The ride continues to Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, where participants spend thirty minutes receiving commentary, relaxing, and having the option to buy ice cream. Afterward, cyclists ride through the Kyoto Imperial Palace grounds to learn about its role as the former residence of Japan's imperial family. The tour then proceeds to Gion, Kyoto's geisha district, for a fifteen-minute stop to explore the area and its traditions. A short five-minute stop follows at Tofuku-ji Temple, one of Japan's oldest and largest Zen temples, noted for its bridge views and spacious grounds. The final main stop is Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, where guides lead participants along less crowded paths through the famous torii gates for about twenty minutes. Lunch is included during the tour. Groups are small, and guides are bilingual and experienced. Participants must be at least thirteen years old and comfortable riding a bike. Dietary requirements should be communicated in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Starting Point at Bike Shop
Meet the guide and other participants, get fitted with a bike and helmet, and prepare for the day ahead.
15 min
Nishi Honganji
Visit this large wooden temple for 15 minutes, one of the biggest wooden buildings worldwide and less frequented by tourists.
15 min
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Spend 20 minutes at this shrine, observing local worshippers and learning about its history in a quiet atmosphere.
20 min
Kinkakuji Temple
Pause for 30 minutes at the Golden Pavilion, one of Japan's most visited attractions, with commentary and an opportunity to buy ice cream.
30 min
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Cycle through the grounds of the former imperial residence, learning about its historical importance.
Gion
Stop for 15 minutes in Kyoto’s geisha district to observe the area and potentially see geisha entertainers.
15 min
Tofuku-ji Temple
Take a 5-minute stop at one of the oldest Zen temples in Japan, enjoying views from the bridge and the temple's large grounds.
5 min
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Spend 20 minutes at Kyoto’s most visited shrine, with guides leading through less crowded paths among the torii gates.
20 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 Full-Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto
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.¥36,000Overview
This full-day biking tour in Kyoto lasts about seven to eight hours and covers approximately 25 kilometers. It begins at a shop located two minutes from Kyoto Station, where participants meet the guide, get fitted with a high-quality Cannondale bike and helmet, and receive bottled water. The tour starts with a fifteen-minute visit to Nishi Honganji, one of the largest wooden buildings in the world and a less-visited religious site. Next, the group cycles to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine for a twenty-minute stop to observe local worshippers and learn about the shrine's history. The ride continues to Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, where participants spend thirty minutes receiving commentary, relaxing, and having the option to buy ice cream. Afterward, cyclists ride through the Kyoto Imperial Palace grounds to learn about its role as the former residence of Japan's imperial family. The tour then proceeds to Gion, Kyoto's geisha district, for a fifteen-minute stop to explore the area and its traditions. A short five-minute stop follows at Tofuku-ji Temple, one of Japan's oldest and largest Zen temples, noted for its bridge views and spacious grounds. The final main stop is Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, where guides lead participants along less crowded paths through the famous torii gates for about twenty minutes. Lunch is included during the tour. Groups are small, and guides are bilingual and experienced. Participants must be at least thirteen years old and comfortable riding a bike. Dietary requirements should be communicated in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Starting Point at Bike Shop
Meet the guide and other participants, get fitted with a bike and helmet, and prepare for the day ahead.
15 min
Nishi Honganji
Visit this large wooden temple for 15 minutes, one of the biggest wooden buildings worldwide and less frequented by tourists.
15 min
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Spend 20 minutes at this shrine, observing local worshippers and learning about its history in a quiet atmosphere.
20 min
Kinkakuji Temple
Pause for 30 minutes at the Golden Pavilion, one of Japan's most visited attractions, with commentary and an opportunity to buy ice cream.
30 min
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Cycle through the grounds of the former imperial residence, learning about its historical importance.
Gion
Stop for 15 minutes in Kyoto’s geisha district to observe the area and potentially see geisha entertainers.
15 min
Tofuku-ji Temple
Take a 5-minute stop at one of the oldest Zen temples in Japan, enjoying views from the bridge and the temple's large grounds.
5 min
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Spend 20 minutes at Kyoto’s most visited shrine, with guides leading through less crowded paths among the torii gates.
20 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.