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Bamboo Cycling in Kyoto with Local Life Experience and Lunch

By Japan Tour Adventure
Free cancellation available
Price is €82 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Forget Arashiyama: Hidden History and Bamboo Trails of Kyoto – A Cycling Discovery Tour, with Local Lunch

SPECIAL NEW TOUR LAUNCH CELEBRATION CAMPAIGN - 30% OFF - ENDS ON MARCH 1ST!

Join us to enjoy a tourist-free bamboo forest and its local community on a Cycling Tour.

Step off the train and begin a rewarding journey through one of Kyoto’s most overlooked historic areas. This immersive cycling tour blends ancient history, serene nature, and local culture at a relaxed pace.

This tour is ideal for travellers seeking a deeper, quieter side of Kyoto—rich in history, nature, and far from the crowds, yet so simple to reach and connected to locals, experiencing the real Hidden Japan.

Activity location
  • Mozume Kurumazuka Ancient Tomb
    • Nanjo
    • 617-0001, Muko, Kyoto, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • TauT 阪急洛西口 エントランススペース
    • Kawashima Rokunotsubocho
    • 615-8103, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Check availability

English - Regular Bike
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€81.59 x 1 Adult€81.59
Total
Price is €81.59
Until Fri, 6 Mar
English - E-bike
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€87.07 x 1 Adult€87.07
Total
Price is €87.07
Until Fri, 6 Mar
English/French - Regular Bike
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

English/French Speaking Guide

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€87.07 x 1 Adult€87.07
Total
Price is €87.07
Until Fri, 6 Mar
English/French - E-bike
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

English/French Speaking Guide

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€92.54 x 1 Adult€92.54
Total
Price is €92.54
Until Fri, 6 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Souvenir pictures during the tour, accessible through our Private Drive.
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    Lunch Set with Sushi and Udon/Soba at a local restaurant
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    Rental Bike or E-bike, if available
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee
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    Bike Helmet, if requested
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Guide (English, French, or Spanish)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra Food and Drinks
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    Souvenirs and Shopping
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gesture of appreciation for the guide (optional)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Mozume Kurumazuka Ancient Tomb
  • 30m
A National Historic Site dating to the mid-6th century, offers a captivating glimpse into Japan's late Kofun period as the prestigious final resting place of a powerful local leader from the Otokuni region. This impressive 46-meter-long keyhole-shaped burial mound is renowned for its remarkably well-preserved horizontal stone chamber, which houses a rare tuff sarcophagus painted with vibrant red pigment. Visitors to the surrounding park can even experience, during special seasonal openings, the view the interior chamber where a wealth of high-quality grave goods—including iron swords, silver fittings, and intricate haniwa—were once discovered.
Kyoto City Rakusai Bamboo Park
  • 1h 10m
  • Admission ticket included
A a hidden sanctuary that offers a tranquil alternative to the bustling paths of Arashiyama. This lush botanical haven features a traditional strolling garden showcasing over 110 varieties of bamboo and bamboo grass, complemented by the historic Dodobashi Bridge and ancient stone Buddhist statues. Surrounded by the scenic 1.8km "Take-no-michi" (Bamboo Path) with its artistically crafted fences, this park provides an immersive "bamboo forest bath" that perfectly captures the quiet, enduring spirit of Kyoto's natural heritage.
Bamboo Museum
  • 1h 10m
  • Admission ticket included
The museum’s engaging exhibits explore the ecology, diversity, and cultural uses of bamboo, including displays of different bamboo species and historical artefacts such as a bamboo-filament light bulb model made in the spirit of Thomas Edison’s Kyoto filament experiment. For a bit of fun, you may also have the chance to try “wanage” (a traditional ring-toss game) on site during special events or in designated activity areas, though availability depends on the day and season.
Matsuyoshi
  • 1h 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a local cuisine with a lunch set crafted on request by two sushi chefs, father and son, managing the same business for over 50 years. Lunch will suit pescatarians. A gluten-free option can be adapted on request. Does not suit vegetarians and vegans. Our apologies for the inconvenience
Mukō Shrine
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Mukō Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine founded in 718 during the Nara period, serving as the traditional guardian shrine of the Mukō area. It is dedicated to several deities associated with protection, agriculture, and prosperity. The main hall, built in the early 15th century in the elegant nagare-zukuri architectural style, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Visitors approach the shrine via a long stone-paved pathway, particularly admired for its cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage, creating a serene setting that reflects the shrine’s deep connection to local history and nature.
Muko City Cultural Museum
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
The Muko City Cultural Museum introduces the history of the area, with a focus on Nagaokakyō, the late 8th-century capital of Japan once located here. Through archaeological artefacts, models, and clear explanations, the museum offers an accessible overview of daily life and urban development in ancient times. Visitors may also be able to receive a local manhole cover card, although availability cannot be guaranteed and depends on current stock.

Location

Activity location
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    Mozume Kurumazuka Ancient Tomb
    • Nanjo
    • 617-0001, Muko, Kyoto, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    TauT 阪急洛西口 エントランススペース
    • Kawashima Rokunotsubocho
    • 615-8103, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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