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By Kyoto Heritage Bike Tour

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Price is €51 per adult
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Overview

    • Cycle through Kyoto’s Iconic Twin Waters; Kamo River and Takase River
    • Evening e-bike tour through Kyoto’s enchanting backstreets to a Shrine &a Temple
    • Enjoy a crowd-free Kyoto 10K torii gates & take photos in picturesque locations
    • Visit the Tofukuji Temple and learn about its ancient Zen architecture
    • Explore the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and learn about Shintoism

Activity location

    • Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 75 Nishiayanokōji Nishihanchō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8478, Japan | Please meet your guide at Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours, conveniently located in downtown Kyoto. Look for the building with a large “Hide’s Tea Room for Tea Ceremony” sign. Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours is located on the 1st floor. Please arrive on time or no more than 5 minutes before your scheduled start time.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Kyoto: Evening E-Bike Tour of Fushimi Inari & Tofuku-ji

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 18:30
Price details
€50.76 x 1 Adult€50.76
Total
Price is €50.76

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Your Journey Includes:
  • Inclusions
    Use of e-bike and helmet
  • Inclusions
    Live tour guide
  • Inclusions
    One bottle of mineral water per participant
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Tofukuji Temple. Please note: For the 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM time slots, we will only visit the temple grounds and surrounding area, as the temple closes at 4:30 PM.
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (10K torii gates)
  • Inclusions
    Scenic cycling along the Takase Canal, and Kamo River
  • Inclusions
    Cycling from central Kyoto to the city’s scenic south highlights
  • Inclusions
    Rain poncho (provided if needed)
  • Exclusions
    Dinner
  • Exclusions
    Gesture of appreciation for the guide (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 8 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:
    Escape the daytime crowds and experience Kyoto in a completely different atmosphere on this guided evening e-bike tour. Ride through peaceful streets, scenic riverside cycling paths, and historic areas before visiting two of Kyoto's most iconic landmarks: Tofuku-ji Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha.

    Meet your guide at Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours and begin your journey on a premium Panasonic electric bicycle.
    Your first ride takes you along Bukkō-ji Street, one of Kyoto's historic streets in the heart of the city, named after the centuries-old Bukkō-ji Temple. Continue through the charming Kiyamachi District, where you'll cycle beside the picturesque Takase Canal, a historic waterway lined with traditional buildings, restaurants, and willow trees that create one of Kyoto's most beautiful evening settings.

    Leaving the city centre behind, enjoy one of Kyoto's most scenic cycling routes as you follow the dedicated cycling path along the Kamo River from Shichijo to Tofukuji, covering approximately 3 km (1.9 miles). The peaceful riverside offers a relaxing escape from the busy streets and is one of the highlights of the tour.

    Your first major stop is Tofuku-ji Temple, one of Kyoto's Five Great Zen Temples, renowned for its magnificent Zen architecture, tranquil atmosphere, and beautiful temple grounds.
    Please note: For the 5:30 PM time slot, we will only visit the temple grounds and surrounding area, as the temple closes at 4:30 PM.

    Next, continue to the world-famous Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of Japan's most iconic shrines. Walk beneath its famous thousands of vermilion torii gates and enjoy a peaceful evening stroll while avoiding the daytime crowds and summer heat. Your guide will introduce the shrine's history, traditions, and cultural significance as you explore some of its most scenic pathways.

    Before returning to the meeting point, enjoy a scenic ride around Kyoto Station, passing AEON Mall Kyoto and the iconic Kyoto Tower, beautifully illuminated in the evening and offering a glimpse of Kyoto's modern cityscape.

    This 3 hour guided e-bike tour combines Kyoto's rich history, peaceful temples, scenic cycling routes, and unforgettable evening atmosphere.

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

    Important Information:
    • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before the tour starts.
    • The tour will proceed even in light rain; ponchos will be provided if needed.
    • Participants must be comfortable riding an e-bike.
    • The minimum age requirement is 8 years old.
    • This tour will not hike the entire Fushimi-Inari mountain.

Location

Activity location

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    • Fushimi Inari Taisha
    • 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, conveniently located in downtown Kyoto. Look for the building with a large “Hide’s Tea Room for Tea Ceremony” sign. Kyoto Heritage Bike Tours is located on the 1st floor. Please arrive on time or no more than 5 minutes before your scheduled start time.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan