South Kyoto in a Nutshell 3-4 Hour Gentle Backstreet Bike Tour Including Fushimi Inari Shrine
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.¥24,000Overview
This 3-4 hour gentle bike tour covers key sites in south Kyoto using quiet backstreets for a relaxed ride. The tour begins at the operator’s shop where participants meet the guide, get fitted with a high-quality Cannondale bike and helmet, and receive bottled water. The first stop is Nishi Honganji, one of the largest wooden buildings in the world and a less visited temple, where riders spend about fifteen minutes. The route then follows the Takase Canal, offering a calm cycling path with information about its historical significance. Next, the tour continues into Gion, Kyoto’s geisha district, with a fifteen-minute stop to walk the streets and learn about the traditional teahouses and entertainers. After Gion, the ride proceeds to Tofuku-ji Temple, one of Japan’s oldest and largest Zen temples, where participants pause for around five minutes on the bridge overlooking the temple grounds. The final destination is Fushimi Inari Shrine, the most visited attraction in Kyoto. The guide leads the group along a less crowded route through the famous orange Torii gates for about twenty-five minutes. The tour provides a clear and concise overview of south Kyoto’s main sights in a nutshell. Included are the use of the bike, helmet, and bottled water. Riders must be at least thirteen years old and comfortable riding a bike. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Start at the shop
Meet the guide and other participants, get fitted for a bike and helmet, and prepare for the ride ahead.
15 min
Nishi Honganji
Enter one of Kyoto’s least visited temples, renowned as one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, and explore its grounds for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Takasegawa
Cycle along the Takase Canal, a tranquil waterway with historical importance to Kyoto, while enjoying photo opportunities.
Gion
Spend 15 minutes in Kyoto’s famous geisha district, riding through quiet backstreets and learning about the local culture and history.
15 min
Tofuku-ji Temple
Pause for approximately five minutes at Tofuku-ji, one of Japan’s oldest Zen temples, to admire views from the bridge and the temple’s spacious grounds.
5 min
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Spend about 25 minutes with the guide navigating through the crowded areas of Fushimi Inari Shrine, including the well-known orange Torii gates.
25 min
Meeting point
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Walk down the alley and you will see us!
End point
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Walk down the alley and you will see us!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
South Kyoto in a Nutshell 3-4 Hour Gentle Backstreet Bike Tour Including Fushimi Inari Shrine
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.¥24,000Overview
This 3-4 hour gentle bike tour covers key sites in south Kyoto using quiet backstreets for a relaxed ride. The tour begins at the operator’s shop where participants meet the guide, get fitted with a high-quality Cannondale bike and helmet, and receive bottled water. The first stop is Nishi Honganji, one of the largest wooden buildings in the world and a less visited temple, where riders spend about fifteen minutes. The route then follows the Takase Canal, offering a calm cycling path with information about its historical significance. Next, the tour continues into Gion, Kyoto’s geisha district, with a fifteen-minute stop to walk the streets and learn about the traditional teahouses and entertainers. After Gion, the ride proceeds to Tofuku-ji Temple, one of Japan’s oldest and largest Zen temples, where participants pause for around five minutes on the bridge overlooking the temple grounds. The final destination is Fushimi Inari Shrine, the most visited attraction in Kyoto. The guide leads the group along a less crowded route through the famous orange Torii gates for about twenty-five minutes. The tour provides a clear and concise overview of south Kyoto’s main sights in a nutshell. Included are the use of the bike, helmet, and bottled water. Riders must be at least thirteen years old and comfortable riding a bike. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Start at the shop
Meet the guide and other participants, get fitted for a bike and helmet, and prepare for the ride ahead.
15 min
Nishi Honganji
Enter one of Kyoto’s least visited temples, renowned as one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, and explore its grounds for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Takasegawa
Cycle along the Takase Canal, a tranquil waterway with historical importance to Kyoto, while enjoying photo opportunities.
Gion
Spend 15 minutes in Kyoto’s famous geisha district, riding through quiet backstreets and learning about the local culture and history.
15 min
Tofuku-ji Temple
Pause for approximately five minutes at Tofuku-ji, one of Japan’s oldest Zen temples, to admire views from the bridge and the temple’s spacious grounds.
5 min
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Spend about 25 minutes with the guide navigating through the crowded areas of Fushimi Inari Shrine, including the well-known orange Torii gates.
25 min
Meeting point
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Walk down the alley and you will see us!
End point
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Walk down the alley and you will see us!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.