KYOTO
Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 15 most popular bike & e-bike tours in Kyoto. What each one involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and who you book with.
Electric-assist biking in Kyoto with a small group route hitting Kinkakuji and quiet Zen gardens, plus easy training and a tea stop.
“This was super well done - and fun! Our guide had tons of knowledge, had a good plan and narrative with time for interests of the group, and it was reallllly nice to enjoy the in between talking time while on a bike instead of being on fooRead more”
North Kyoto by bike with a small guided group, Cannondale bike, temple fees, and Japanese lunch included for about 5–6 hours.
“The highlight of our trip! We chose our very first day in Kyoto to participate in Cycle Kyoto’s bike tour and what a great way to start our Kyoto journey. Our tour guide, Julian, was nothing but knowledgeable, kind, and mega respectful to everRead more”
Early-morning private bike ride in Kyoto’s Arashiyama. Ride Cannondale bikes, beat bamboo crowds, visit Tenryu-ji, Togetsukyo.
“Excellent bike tour of Kyoto-guides were great and bikes in excellent condition which is a plus on a bike tour! We were a little late and they graciously waited for us. Go on the early tour but realize travel time from an eastern hotel will take time!”
Cycle Kyoto’s big sights in one day by traditional bike or e-bike, with a small-group guide, included lunch, and admissions.
“Kuddos to Cass for being an excellent tour guide! My husband and I are in our mid 60’s and love to bike so we are very used to riding. We only had a day in Kyoto so I thought his would be great for we would see twice as much as a bus tour Read…”
Full-day bike tour through Kyoto’s top sights and quieter temples, with lunch included and easy navigation for Fushimi Inari.
“Really awesome tour. Quinn is a sick tour guide and has great recommendations. He’s an American who has been in Japan for 20+ years!”
Small-group Kyoto e-bike tour with included rentals and guide, hitting Heian, Ginkaku-ji, Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama.
“Our guide Phillippe was very knowledgeable and the route was very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend to others. Thanks again for a great experience!👍🏼😀”
A 4-hour bike ride through Arashiyama: macaques at Iwatayama, the bamboo soundscape, Tenryu-ji gardens, and Togetsukyo Bridge.
“We booked this bike tour to experience Kyoto from a local’s perspective, and Yuki truly delivered. From the moment we met, he made us feel welcome and gave us a great overview of the area before guiding us effortlessly through each stoRead more”
A gentle south Kyoto bike ride that hits major sights on quiet backstreets, with bike and helmet included and a crowd-smart guide route.
“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.”
E-bike through Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion, old Geisha streets, and Zen gardens on a 9km loop with an English guide.
“After a long 26 hour journey from NZ, a refreshing e-bike tour through the Kyoto lime green leafy springtime back streets, to reach quiet zen temples, shrines and sipping chilled tea at a 1000 year old cafe was just the tonic my husband and I needed on our first afternoon in Japan. YUTA our guide…”
E-bike tour with Aska through north-east Kyoto. Less-crowded temples, Philosopher’s Path, Kamogawa river stops, and English guidance.
“Great way to see Kyoto! I had fun riding around on the e-bike”
Kyoto by e-bike: Gion, Higashiyama, Fushimi Inari and Tōfuku-ji with a local guide, snacks, water, and a relaxing Kamogawa River ride.
“This trip was so amazing, Mika was our tour guide and she was so kind and thoughtful and amazing !!!!”
Ride 25 km by e-bike through Kyoto’s quieter temple corners, moss gardens, and the Arashiyama bamboo grove in a small group.
“We had a great time on our bike tour with Henry. Getting to see Kyoto by bike was a special treat. Henry gave us a lot of information about Kyoto and answered all of our lingering questions. Henry is very funny, and we greatly enjoyed our time. I highly recommend this tour!”
E-bike through Kyoto’s main shrines: Kitano Tenmangu, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama bamboo, plus Tenryu-ji gardens with a small group.
“George was knowledgeable, friendly and kept us safe the entire time. We couldn’t be happier with the tour. He was able to answer any and all questions, very professional and loved the tour! He explained everything from streets we would be crossing and the laws for riding bikes in Kyoto. Could not have gone better,…”
Bike from Gion to UNESCO Kennin-ji and Nanzen-ji, enjoy a teahouse lunch, then cruise along the Kamogawa River with a small-group guide.
“I had a great day biking around Kyoto with Yusuke! I wasn’t expecting it to be a private tour but that was a nice surprise because I could go at my own pace. Yusuke was a super friendly and knowledgeable guide - he made sure I was comfoRead more”
An early 6–7 hour e-bike loop through East Kyoto’s top temples, river rides, and backstreet Gion, with lunch and a small guide group.
“We were a greionof 5 - our family and another man from the US. When we arrived, 2 of the bikes were the size of a 8 years old, which was not compatible for my 1,76m and 1,80 teenagers (I had sent a photo previously so they could have checked the size). We had to…”
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