KYOTO · BIKE TOURS
The rides worth clipping in for.
The 15 kyoto bike tours travellers pedal most, gathered in one place. Where the route takes you, how far and how long you are in the saddle, who guides it, and what a place on the ride costs.
Bike north Kyoto with a small group, Cannondale bike, temple fees, and Japanese lunch, with stops at Nishi Honganji, Kinkakuji, and Gion.
Most Popular“Two big thumbs up! Lots of insight and absolutely delightful experience. A very memorable way to tour Kyoto ! Jay, our guide, was tops!”
Early-bird private bike tour in Kyoto’s Arashiyama: bamboo forest, Tenryu-ji Zen garden, temples, and Togetsukyo Bridge.
“What a perfect way to see Kyoto’s hidden gems!! This was the best tour I’ve done in Japan. I learned so much about the culture and the views were stunning. So much better than being with a heard of tourists!”
Kyoto by bike in one day: five iconic sights, e-bike option, small group up to 8, guide, lunch, snacks, and admissions included.
“An awesome tour! Can’t believe we saw so much in one day, an absolute highlight of our trip. A long ride, can be a bit tiring, but well worth it!!”
Kyoto e-bike tour visits Kitano Tenmangu, Golden Pavilion, Tenryu-ji garden, and Arashiyama bamboo. Small group, 6 hours.
“Very nice Guide Benjamin! :) He could Tell us Everything about Kyoto, and the Tour was very nice. In the north the Paths are Not so crowded, so we enjoyed everything.”
Afternoon Kyoto bike tour to Arashiyama’s Bamboo Forest, Iwatayama Monkey Park, Tenryu-ji gardens, and Togetsukyo Bridge with bike included.
“This was one of my top two favorite activities since being in Japan. Peter is an excellent guide—making it fun and educational. Be ready for a serious hike up to those monkeys, though! I’m glad I did it; it was rewarding at the top. Peter rRead more”
Gentle guided bike ride through South Kyoto with included Cannondale bike, helmet, and water. Hits Nishi Honganji, Gion, Tofukuji, Inari.
“We had a brilliant tour around Kyoto seeing the sites. Our guide took us to a lot of places off the beaten track so we avoided the tourist traps. He really looked after us and made the tour enjoyable. I would highly recommend doing this tour.”
Ride an e-bike through Kyoto’s most famous temples, from Kitano Tenmangū Shrine to Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, and Tenryū-ji, with expert guides.
“Pohan was a great guide and the electric bikes were a great option to explore Kyōto and get a lay of the land. Good mix of sights on the tour as well.”
Kyoto City Secrets eBike Tour: 9 km of temples, Golden Pavilion, geisha streets, and calm Zen gardens with an English guide.
“Excellent tour from Yuta! He took on us a curated journey through the hills of Kyoto, as we visited local shrines and temples. He was very knowledgeable about Japanese history and was passionate about Zen Buddhism. Thanks Yuta!”
Ride an e-bike through quieter Kyoto with Aska (or another English-speaking guide), hitting Ginkaku-ji, Philosopher’s Path, Nanzen-ji, and Heian Jingu.
“The tour was a fantastic way to see Kyoto. Our tour guide gave good info on the sights & city. The bikes made it very easy to get around.”
Pedal Adventure Kyoto e-bike tour to Gion, Fushimi Inari and Tōfuku-ji with easy riding, snacks, water, and a Kamogawa River return.
“We had a fantastic time, Maki was a very approachable and knowledgeable guide. It was a great way to see Kyoto and learn about Japanese culture.”
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest e-bike tour in Kyoto with a 25km ride, temples, snacks, and small-group care. Mobile ticket.
“I had a great time, however I haven’t biked in years so this really hurt my butt! lol. The biking was made easier since it was an ebike, but I will say I got unlucky with a bad battery and my bike died as I was going up the steepest hill XD I’ll also give…”
E-bike Kyoto tour with a small group, water and admission tickets included, plus Arashiyama bamboo and gold-leaf Kinkaku-ji.
“Difficult to find with no signage hidden down back road. Five hour electric bike tour stopping at 3 destinations. Informative and pleasant . With quite a lot of walking at places. 45 minutes in a restaurant where we did not want to eat lRead more”
Cycle Gion to UNESCO Kennin-ji and Nanzen-ji, enjoy teahouse lunch and Kamogawa River views on a small guided tour from $99.10.
“Great way to get out of Kyoto and see sites! Biking is a favorite activity in any town/city... this was no exception! Loved the ride along the river, all the things we saw as we moved around town and out to the edges to see shrines and temples. Lunch was fantastic, and Naru was an…”
Bike Kyoto’s Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, visit Tenryuji Temple, then hike to Iwatayama Monkey Park and ride to Togetsu-kyo Bridge.
“Excellent tour with good information about places we visited. Tough climb up to see monkeys if not fit! Great ride around seeing some local countryside too”
E-bike through Kyoto’s Zen gardens and classic shrines, with an English/French guide and two route options for about 3.5–6 hours.
“Blossoms were spectacular and so was Kevin our guild.”
