Kyoto Bike Tour: Discover Hidden Gems and Famous Sites

Embark on a bike tour in North Kyoto, discovering hidden gems and famous landmarks. Explore shrines, temples, shopping arcades, and riverside paths while enjoying a delicious lunch. Join us for a fun and informative adventure in Japan’s ancient capital!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cycle Kyoto - Start at our shop, meet your guide and other travellers, get your bike fitted and get ready for the day!
  • Nishi Honganji - Enter one of the least visited religious sites in the city and one of the largest wooden buildings in the entire world!
  • Kitano Tenmangu Shrine - Join local shrine goers at Kitano Tenmangu, discover this…
What's Included
  • High Quality ‘Cannondale’ Bike
  • Guidance
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Extra Drinks
  • Optional Gratuities
Additional Information

Combine the fun and freedom of cycling with the discovery of a new city as we explore Kyoto’s best known site alongside some of our own favourite secrets!
Navigate the backstreets with a friendly, bilingual and experienced guide, explore local shrines and grand temples, quaint shopping arcades and riverside paths while learning about the sites you visit…

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.

Customer Ratings
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864corinnat
Apr 8, 2026
Sunny cycling - It was the most beautiful day of our 14-day trip to Japan with Momo. He guided us through eastern and northern Kyoto in a personal and individualized way. Highly recommended for covering the long distances in Kyoto between the very impressive sights. Thanks a lot.
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Acj2650rb
Apr 7, 2026
Perfect day in Kyoto - We had an absolutely incredible time with Cycle Kyoto! It was a warm, sunny day, and I can’t think of a better way to experience the city. Cycling allowed us to see so much more in a single day than we ever could have on foot or by bus. The route was well-planned, the pace was perfect, and the lunch provided was delicious. A huge thank you to our guide, Quin, who was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to share some extra tips for other places to visit by ourselves.
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Logan_h
Apr 5, 2026
Must do! - Great day biking throughout North Kyoto! Jay was an awesome guide and provided unique insights into all stops in the tour! Highly recommend!
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Karlse2176pw
Apr 4, 2026
A great day in Kyoto - A bicycle tour is a great way to see Kyoto and learn about its history. We were blessed with beautiful weather and peak cherry blossoms. Our guide, Jay, is friendly, knowledgeable, and simply fun to sirens a day with. I highly recommend it.
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Hgg327
Mar 16, 2026
Fantastic way to experience Kyoto! - What a great way to experience the city! I thought 7 hours might be too much but it flew by on the ebike. We were hopping on and off at sites. Jay was fabulous! He knew so many hidden gems and ways to skip the lines! So flexible and accommodating too. I appreciated the information he shared as an American living in Japan for 15 years! Don’t hesitate to book!
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Passenger35483832731
Mar 11, 2026
Really enjoyable sightseeing tour - Shaun was a great guide and brought us around so many sights around Kyoto. We really enjoyed the cycling and the sightseeing.
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Kobusa2026
Mar 8, 2026
Great experience! - Great ride! Just the two of us and a great guide cycling through Kyoto together. Saw both landmarks and hidden gems, all with a very chill atmosphere! Thanks Jay!
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Lisa_k
Feb 23, 2026
Kyoto by bike - A full day on the bike with Quinn and Momo. A very relaxed but quite long day in the saddle. Our guides were fonts of knowledge and really brought Kyoto to life for us. Lots of detail about Buddhism Shintoism and the Geisha scene. The bikes were really well maintained and super comfortable and the roads mostly flat and even. Lunch was a special affair at an old noodle house. Highly recommend the whole day.
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Jamie_a
Feb 21, 2026
Must Do!!! - A must-do experience to see Kyoto by bike! Our family — two parents and two teens (17 and 13) — thoroughly enjoyed it. We visited so many temples and special spots that we never would have found on our own. Our guide shared history, meaningful insights, and fun facts about this beautiful city, which made the experience even more memorable. At the end, our 13-year-old said, “This was so cool,” which says it all! Thank you, Bike Kyoto, for giving us memories we’ll never forget.
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Shawnaw256
Jan 29, 2026
We loved cycling like a local - Great immersive fun, cycling through the streets of Kyoto like a local! Felt at ease knowing following our guide through all the twists and turns and little side streets. Very knowledge and informative tour from teaching cycling etiquette to historical aspect of various locations and answeing all our cultural questions as well. Great way to combine activity with sight seeing!
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From $101
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).