KYOTO
Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 15 most popular e-bikes 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 a great tour. Henry, our guide, showed us areas of Kyoto that most tourists do not get to see. Fantastic history lessons and insights . Highly recommend!”
Cycle Kyoto’s big sights in one day by traditional bike or e-bike, with a small-group guide, included lunch, and admissions.
“Rob was an absolute pro! Clear, safe, fun, informative, and professional. First, logistics. Bike tours in cities make me nervous, but Rob knew every possible (intuitive) signal for his riders, cars, and pedestrians, so I could enjoy looking arounRead more”
Small-group Kyoto e-bike tour with included rentals and guide, hitting Heian, Ginkaku-ji, Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama.
“Kevin was a really nice guide and cycling through Kyoto back and forth was the thing that my friend Malin and I liked the most - to see the backstreets, the varying houses , shops etc. Lovely to hear about life in Japan. The Bamboo wood was like an installation and the Golden Temple was…”
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.
“Good mixture of cycling and hearing information- not an overload of info either which was good.”
Kyoto by e-bike: Gion, Higashiyama, Fushimi Inari and Tōfuku-ji with a local guide, snacks, water, and a relaxing Kamogawa River ride.
“The Kyoto bike tour was exceptional! We rode on big streets, small side streets, and scenic bike paths on comfortable e-assist bikes that were equipped with baskets (handy for backpacks or jackets). Maki was fun and personable, and we coRead more”
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 wonderful time on the tour with Sean. He knows Kyoto inside and out and loved sharing his knowledge. The tour was fantastic and we saw more of Kyoto in the four hours of the tour than we ever would have on our own. The elecRead more”
E-bike through Kyoto’s main shrines: Kitano Tenmangu, Kinkakuji, and Arashiyama bamboo, plus Tenryu-ji gardens with a small group.
“Excellent way to see a lot in a short amount of time. Bikes were great and easy to peddle. Ramen lunch spot was perfect.”
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…”
E-bike Kyoto tour of Ginkaku-ji and the Philosopher’s Path with a live guide, Zen gardens, Shinto lessons, and entry fees.
Ride an e-bike through Gion, then explore Fushimi Inari and Tofukuji Zen garden with English guide Maki. Small group, $83, 4 hours.
“Maki was an exceptional tour guide. My family was part of a group of 7 riders so it was a nice small group. Maki took the time to explain how the e-bike works and how we should ride in the area. It was a very informative trip, visiting a number of temples and shrines on…”
Kyoto e-bike tour from Gion to Nanzenji, Heian Shrine, Philosopher’s Path, Shimogamo and the Imperial Palace in a small group.
“We had a wonderful tour of Kyoto’s quieter & lesser known temples and shrines on ebike with Yuki. Yuki was great, a Kyoto local full of local knowledge and very friendly. It was a beautiful sunny day and it was exactly what we wanted to see away from the big crowds. Definitely recommend!”
Kyoto e-bike tour to Kinkaku-ji, Kitano Tenmangu, Tenryu-ji and Arashiyama bamboo forest with guided stories and temple time.
“A fun way to see the sights of Kyoto with a fantastic guide who was friendly, knowledgeable and so accommodating. E-bikes are the way to go as it definitely made it easier to ride 20 km and not be physically exhausting. One of the best tours we have done on our trip to Japan, and…”
E-bike Kyoto tour with a local guide for up to 5. Ride Nishi Honganji, Gion, Heian Shrine, Nanzen-ji and Kamo River.
“Incredible bike tour! Able see most of the sites we wanted to see, learning interesting facts and it was a lot of fun! Absolutely book this tour. You will not regret it. Suki was one of the best tour guys I’ve had in all of my travels.”
4-hour guided Kyoto e-bike through Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji, and Hirosawa Pond. Small group, helmet and e-bike included.
“This was hands down one of our best tours that we’ve done. First off Yuki really saved the day by coming to find us when we were lost at the start. From there he gave us a personalized experience by telling us so many interesting stories Read more”
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