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A traditional Japanese building by a calm pond surrounded by trees. 1
A river with a bridge and a concrete embankment. 2
A river flowing through a densely wooded valley with hills in the background. 3
A building entrance with a sign for 'HIDE's Tea Room' and a sign for 'Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours.' 4
A FamilyMart store with a green sign, a bicycle parked outside, and a yellow traffic cone. 5
By Kyoto Heritage Bike Tour

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Price is €92 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
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Overview

    • See Kyoto’s top six highlights in six hours on a fun and easy e-bike tour
    • Cycling from central Kyoto to the city’s scenic northwest highlights
    • Visit a palace, a castle, three temples, a shrine, and a bamboo forest in Kyoto

Activity location

    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 75 Nishiayanokōji Nishihanchō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8478, Japan | Please meet your guide at Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours. The building features a large sign reading "Hide's Tea Room for Tea Ceremony. Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours is located on the first floor of the building, while Hide's Tea Room for Tea Ceremony is located on the third floor. If you are arriving by taxi or Uber, simply ask the driver to drop you off at FamilyMart Horikawa Ayanokoji Ten (ファミリーマート 堀川綾小路店), located directly next to Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: E-Bike Tour of Palace, Castle, Temples & Hidden Gems

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€92.07 x 1 Adult€92.07
Total
Price is €92.07
Until Wed, 9 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    New premium Panasonic electric bicycle and helmet
  • Inclusions
    Entrance tickets
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Katsura riverside. On Saturdays and Sundays, we will cycle for 3 kilometres along the Katsura River.
  • Inclusions
    Pass by Kyoto’s oldest temple, Kōryūji Temple
  • Inclusions
    Cycle approximately 25–30 km
  • Inclusions
    Bike parking fees
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual guide (English & Japanese)
  • Inclusions
    One 600 ml bottle of mineral water per participant
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Nijō Castle
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Kyoto Imperial Palace (Tuesday–Sunday bookings). On Monday bookings, the Kyoto Imperial Palace is not included.
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji Temple)
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Tenryuji Temple and its 700-year-old Sōgenchi Garden
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. On Saturdays and Sundays, we visit the Bamboo Forest early in the morning to avoid the largest crowds.
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Gesture of appreciation for the guide (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People over 95 years
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Activity Overview:
    On this tour, you will visit Kyoto’s top highlights—including a palace, a castle, three temples, a shrine, and the famous bamboo forest—while also discovering scenic riverside routes and hidden gems, all within 6–7 hours.

    Please meet your guide at Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours, and begin your journey on a comfortable e-bike (electric type). We will first visit the 17th-century Nijō Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the former residence of Japan’s emperors for over 500 years. We then continue through scenic routes and local areas, offering a glimpse into everyday life in Kyoto.
    Next, we visit Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, followed by the famous Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji), one of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks. After that, we take a flexible lunch break in Arashiyama.

    In the afternoon, we visit Tenryuji Temple and its 700-year-old Sōgenchi Garden, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. We then head to the Arashiyama area to explore the Bamboo Forest and enjoy its beautiful natural surroundings.
    Along the way, we also visit hidden gems such as Katsura riverside and Kyoto’s oldest temple, Kōryūji. This tour offers a well-balanced and engaging experience, combining Kyoto’s must-see highlights with lesser-known spots.
    The tour lasts approximately 6 hours and ends at the original meeting point.

    Please note that the itinerary varies depending on the day of your tour as below:

    Monday:

    1. Nijō Castle
    2. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
    3. Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    4. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    5. Tenryū-ji Temple
      Please note: Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed on Mondays and is therefore not included.

    ———–Tuesday to Friday:

    1. Nijō Castle
    2. Kyoto Imperial Palace
    3. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
    4. Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    5. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    6. Tenryū-ji Temple

    ————–Saturday and Sunday:

    1. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    2. Tenryū-ji Temple
    3. Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
    4. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
    5. Kyoto Imperial Palace
    6. Nijō Castle
      On weekends, we visit the Bamboo Forest early in the morning to avoid the largest crowds. Please select the 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, or 9:00 AM starting time.

    Your Journey Includes:
    • Electric bike rental and helmet
    • Entrance tickets
    • Bike parking fees
    • Bilingual guide (English & Japanese)
    • One bottle of mineral water

    About the Operator:
    Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours, a registered tour operator in Kyoto, Japan. We specialise in small-group e-bike tours that offer a deeper and more personal way to explore Kyoto and its rich cultural heritage.

    Important Information:
    • In case of rain, the tour may be cancelled or conducted with rain gear. If cancelled by the operator, customers will receive a full refund
    • Lunch not included. We will stop near Kitano Tenmangu; your guide will recommend options
    • Please ensure you are comfortable riding a bicycle
    • For safety, follow the guide’s instructions throughout the tour

Location

Activity location

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    • Arashiyama
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 75 Nishiayanokōji Nishihanchō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8478, Japan | Please meet your guide at Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours. The building features a large sign reading "Hide's Tea Room for Tea Ceremony. Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours is located on the first floor of the building, while Hide's Tea Room for Tea Ceremony is located on the third floor. If you are arriving by taxi or Uber, simply ask the driver to drop you off at FamilyMart Horikawa Ayanokoji Ten (ファミリーマート 堀川綾小路店), located directly next to Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan