E-Bike Tour: Explore Kyoto's Rural Charm

Explore Kyoto’s countryside on an e-bike tour with local guides. Choose soba-making or local cuisine. Enjoy nature, history, and culture just 30 minutes from Kyoto.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ikimi Tenmangu Shrine - Sure, here is the English translation:
    This is the oldest Tenmangu Shrine in Japan. It enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, and many people visit to pray for success in their exams. For those who wish to visit, a guide will provide a tour in English. Amulets and other items are available for purchase.
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What's Included
  • Use of high-quality helmets with built-in headphones and microphones
  • Bicycle use
  • On-board restrooms
  • Lunch
  • Bottled mineral water, lunchtime drinks
Additional Information

Embark on an e-bike tour perfect for adventure enthusiasts eager to explore traditional Japanese rural landscapes, historical shrines, and the birthplace of Super Mario. Friendly local guides, born and raised in the town, will guide you in English. Choose between two courses: Course A, which includes a hands-on soba noodle-making experience and a soba…

Location
Mizobe-6-21 Sonobechō Oyama Higashimachi
After exiting the ticket gate of JR Sonobe Station, turn left and walk 30 meters down the corridor. Then, go down the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right, and you will see the bicycle rental office. This is the meeting and dismissal location.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Zmxn38475
Jun 18, 2025
Amazing tour - I led a school group from the US to participate in this bike tour. I'm from Kyoto, but it was my first time visiting Sonobe and making soba on my own. The nature in Sonobe was so beautiful and my friends told me that the view looked like a Ghibli movie. The tour day became a refreshing and fun time for us because we stayed in Kyoto city which had too many people. The tour became unforgettable memories. I definitely recommend this bike tour.
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Paradise58367432799
Jun 14, 2025
An Amazing Experience! - This was an unforgettable experience, and I would highly recommend it; especially for larger groups. We traveled with 16 people: 12 high school students, 2 adults, and my two children. This tour provided the exact experience of Japan that I was looking for. We explored the countryside, learned how to make soba noodles from scratch, and visited a beautifully historic home that has been transformed into a tea room, where we enjoyed amazing strawberry filled parfaits . At the end of the day, Maki, our tour guide, played traditional Japanese music and even invited everyone to try playing the koto. As a high school teacher planning an educational trip to Japan, this tour checked every box. The guides were incredible! Maki was waiting for us at the train station with everything ready to go. I truly felt they went above and beyond and we really felt special. While we were in Japan, we visited many incredible places, but when we returned home to New Hampshire, my two children said the bike tour was their favorite part of the entire trip.
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Coastal13888339462
Jan 19, 2025
Fresh and enjoyed cycling tour in Sonobe, Kyoto! - Along the countryside road, with fresh environment and air, views of mountains, fields, Japanese houses, shrines, and trees, cycling becomes even more enjoyable. We had a wonderful cycling tour, exploring the area and learning about Japanese culture. We also enjoyed a delicious and filling lunch at Kaeruno Oyado for just 1,500 yen. It was an amazing cycling tour experience in Kyoto, and I would highly recommend it!
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Maps09461539384
Jan 19, 2025
If you come to Sonobe, this cycling tour is a must! Able to relax and enjoy while cycling at the same time. - The tour was a wonderful experience. With a friendly tour guide and electric bike, I was able to enjoy the sights of sonobe. Sonobe is really beautiful in the view from cycling. Also, the tour agency informed us in advance what to wear in forecast of weather and prepared full of Safety equipment.
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Faraway18680270754
Jan 19, 2025
Sonaba trip with local guide - Very Nice place, The atmosphere in sonobe city so fresh The trip very amazing and warmly The providing lot activities to do. I would recommend one day trip in here. Not far from Kyoto city Let's try to explore a new experience in Kyoto.
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Camper39988567354
Jan 19, 2025
Communicate with the scenery, - I lived in Kyoto, but there was a long, quiet landscape that I didn’t know, and I learned about Sonobe once again. It was also a great opportunity to communicate with the international students I was participating in, not only with the scenery, and I think I got a bit of a deeper memory of speaking in English myself. I'm glad I spoke positively, even if my grammar was mangled.
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Go59286110951
Jan 19, 2025
Beautiful place, delicious food, wonderful guide - I have a wonderful experience with this tour. I get to experience rural part of Kyoto with its beautiful view and delicious food. Our guide, Maki san, also provide valuable information about the local place and local culture. Her energy and enthusiasm also make the tour more enjoyable.
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Shahruhi
Jan 19, 2025
The cycling tour - I definitely recommend this tour, it is very interesting, the weather and the countryside was amazing, also highly recommend to have lunch in Kaeyuno Oyado restaurant.
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Jamak2025
Jan 19, 2025
Amazing trip) - Beautiful scenery, perfect weather, and great company made the Sonobe cycling trip unforgettable. The delicious lunch was a perfect bonus to an already amazing day. Highly recommend!
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Tour35796408849
Jan 19, 2025
Beautiful countryside cycling tour - First of all, the staff and tour guides were very enthusiastic and friendly, making me feel as comfortable as being with friends and family. The tour was well-designed, with ample time and stunning scenery, providing a very relaxing and peaceful experience. Moreover, the restaurant's food was delicious and the atmosphere was cozy. It was an unforgettable trip, and I highly recommend trying it out.
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From $82
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).