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East Kyoto E-Bike Tour: Explore Majestic Shrines, Temples and Gardens Ahead of the Crowds
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Embark on an early-bird e-bike tour of south and east Kyoto, exploring majestic shrines, temples, and gardens before the crowds arrive. Don’t miss this unique experience!
Embark on an early-bird e-bike tour of south and east Kyoto, exploring majestic shrines, temples, and gardens before the crowds arrive. Don’t miss this unique experience!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - We will take 25 minutes to ride along the river to reach the shrine and then 30 minutes to explore the world-famous shrine on foot.
- Tofuku-ji Temple - From Fushimi Inari, it takes 15 minutes to access this spectacular Zen Buddhist temple. We will take a brief stop on the picturesque bridge
- Kamogawa River -…
- Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - We will take 25 minutes to ride along the river to reach the shrine and then 30 minutes to explore the world-famous shrine on foot.
- Tofuku-ji Temple - From Fushimi Inari, it takes 15 minutes to access this spectacular Zen Buddhist temple. We will take a brief stop on the picturesque bridge
- Kamogawa River - We will take an extended ride along the beautiful riverside
- Ginkakuji Temple - We will enter and explore the grounds and the time listed includes a lunch stop in a restaurant nearby
- Philosopher’s Path - Cycle along this stunning path of philosphy
- Nanzen-ji Temple - We will walk the grounds of this magnificent temple
- Heian Shrine - We will take a stroll through the courtyard of the magnificent Heian Jingu Shrine
- Gion - We will ride through the backstreets of Kyoto’s enchanting entertainment district - possibly glancing Maiko or Geiko along the way
- Higashi Hongan-ji Temple - We will take a stroll through the amazing wooden prayer halls and this listed time includes a stop at our favourite cafe in Kyoto
What's Included
- Water
- E-bike (for riders above 145cm)
- Lunch
- Helmet
- Water
- E-bike (for riders above 145cm)
- Lunch
- Helmet
Additional Information
Perfect for groups and individuals (from 145cm!) looking for a unique perspective on the city, this e-bike tour explores the highlights of south and east Kyoto. We meet bright and early for a short orientation before heading south to enjoy the majestic Fushimi Inari Shrine before the crowds arrive. From here we will catch the splendour of Tofukuji…
Perfect for groups and individuals (from 145cm!) looking for a unique perspective on the city, this e-bike tour explores the highlights of south and east Kyoto. We meet bright and early for a short orientation before heading south to enjoy the majestic Fushimi Inari Shrine before the crowds arrive. From here we will catch the splendour of Tofukuji Temple before stopping for a morning coffee. The next part of our journey takes us up the Kamo river and over to the UNESCO listed Ginkakuji Temple. After Ginkakuji, we will roll slowly south down the iconic Path of Philosophy and into the grounds of Nanzenji Temple (complete with traditional gardens, ornate religious buildings and even a red brick aquaduct). After a sit down lunch (provided), the last leg of our journey takes us south along the Shirakawa Canal and through the streets of Gion before returning to base.
- Must be 13+ to participate as a rider
- Dietary requirements need to be known ahead of time. Please let us know
- Minimum age is 13 years old and minimum height is 145cm
Location
Cycle Kyoto
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lrdsrlewis1
Oct 3, 2025
Definite must do in Kyoto - Great experience with Juan. Even better it was just the four of us. Great coffee stop stop for fussy Melburnians and he knew all the short cuts to skip the crowds. Very knowledgeable and he made sure he looked after us all.
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Joanna_c
Sep 30, 2025
My husband and I had the... - My husband and I had the pleasure of cycling around the Eastern side of Kyoto with Indra today. We have been on other tours, but Cycle Kyoto ranks at the top! Indra was an awesome guide, providing plenty of history mixed with humor. He was both engaging and attentive to everyone’s needs. It was truly unforgettable. We are now considering booking another tour while we are still in Kyoto!
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Jack
Sep 17, 2025
Great experience by bike through Kyoto - Karl is a great guide, he gave us a wonderful day! Even more seen than was on the program. Thank you Karl, we enjoyed it!
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Smith614
Sep 15, 2025
Terrific experience! The tour guide was outstanding. Knowledgeable, fluent in English, grew up in America. - What a fantastic way to see some of Kyoto! The bikes were perfect for the job. The route was fun and educational. But the tour guide made this tour for us. He was friendly, very knowledgeable of the area and spoke perfect English. He didn’t just take us to the sites. He explained the significance of each and the local customs. We discovered a great little coffee place along the way too. If you love cycling, this is a must do. If you don’t love being on a bike, the e-bikes make it easy for you - still a must-do in Kyoto.
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Nina
Sep 11, 2025
Fabulous cycle tour with amazing guide! - The Early bird e-bike tour was a fabulous introduction to Kyoto. Usually a small group (up to 8) but we were lucky enough to have our amazing guide, Mayco, to ourselves. She’s a brilliant guide - great fun and has tonnes of historic facts to share about all of the many areas and temples we visited. The tour is well packed but with a good balance of biking and then stopping off to explore temples, a coffee stop and delicious lunch. Mayco was super helpful throughout the day, checking that we were both ok with the bikes and navigating the city’s many pathways. Really enjoyed the quieter backroads and following the riverside; so peaceful! A must do tour if you are in the area!
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Mimi_m
Aug 31, 2025
Super fun way to see Kyoto! - Paul was a fantastic E-bike tour guide! It was such a plus that he spoke English, which made communication a breeze. He had a thoughtful, well-planned itinerary that perfectly catered to the sites most important to us. Highly recommend him if you’re looking for a fun, smooth, and memorable tour!
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Robinja8948hf
Aug 16, 2025
Great experience. Highly recommended. Fun and educational. - The tour is really fun. Jay, the tour operator, was our guide. He spent extra time with us and took us on a great adventure through the streets of Kyoto. We went to several shrines, including Fushiminari, which has thousands of Tori Gates. Jay explained a lot of of the history and cultural meaning. We also went through parts of the local forests, which were tranquil and beautiful. Lunch was at a Michelin rated Ramen shop, and chocolate was excellent. There was a rain burst which cooled us down and made the countryside even more magical. Overall, it was a great experience,
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Martinsn500gb
Aug 4, 2025
What a great day out!!! - What a fabulous tour! Our family of 3 (two late forties, one thirteen year old) were really well taken care of on this “early bird e-bike tour (east side)” of Kyoto. Started at 8am, finished just after 3pm with a stop for coffee, a stop for lunch and plenty of shade-breaks (the weather was 39C).
The route was well thought out avoiding all the main roads and using lots of small side roads and the bike path along the river. Shaune was a great guide and he told us lots of interesting things about the sights but also what it’s like to live in Japan. All 3 of our family members would highly recommend the tour. Lunch was really good too - a restaurant outside of the busy areas and super tasty.
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Downhilcok
Jul 29, 2025
First time Japan first time cycling in Kyoto. - Sean was our guide. He showed us around in Kyoto. It was a very nice experience. and I will recommend it to other people. Thank you very much.
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Nzgriffiths
Jul 27, 2025
A brilliant day out - This was an awesome tour, made particularly special by our guide Quinn. He really went out of his way to deliver a fantastic experience; the sights were incredible, made more meaningful through his excellent knowledge. The lunch and coffee were delicious. Would highly recommend this tour (and Cycle Kyoto) to others.
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