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15 Best Kyoto Bike Tours

The e-bike and cycling routes through the flat city the buses miss: riverside paths, backstreet shrines and temple gardens strung together at a pedal pace. Kyoto’s grid was drawn in the year 794 and it still rides beautifully.

1.Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

Discover Kyoto’s hidden corners and iconic sights on this 5-6 hour guided bike tour, including temple visits, a traditional lunch, and insider stories.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Getting a bike tour with Mayko felt well-planned and proved to be a perfect introduction to Kyoto. She engaged us with the traditions of the city and individual sites and further discussed their influences in current Japanese culture. The route felt safe even for riders…”

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2.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)

Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama on a peaceful early-morning bike tour, avoiding crowds and exploring bamboo forests, temples, and scenic backstreets with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“We loved the bike tour of Arashiyama. Rob was awesome and very knowledgeable; we learned a lot and had fun riding around areas of Kyoto we wouldn’t have gone to without a bike. The bikes were in great shape and easy to ride, and communication…”

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3.5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

Discover Kyoto’s top sights on a guided full-day bike or e-bike tour. Explore temples, shrines, bamboo forests, and historic districts with expert insights.

★ 5.0

“This was an awesome day out. We saw Kyoto, we ate lunch, we had a most pleasant work out. Rob is outstanding and would recommend him to anyone. He is highly knowledgeable, has great social skills and looks out for everyone's safety.”

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4.GEMS of EAST KYOTO on a BIKE!

Explore Kyoto’s highlights on a 4-hour bike tour with guides, temple visits, scenic routes, and local insights—perfect for active culture lovers.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Phillippe was very knowledgeable and the route was very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend to others. Thanks again for a great experience!👍🏼😀”

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5.Afternoon Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Monkey Park Kyoto Bike Tour

Discover Kyoto's highlights on a guided bike tour to Arashiyama's bamboo forest, Monkey Park, historic temples, and scenic bridges—perfect for active explorers.

★ 5.0

“We booked this bike tour to experience Kyoto from a local’s perspective, and Yuki truly delivered. From the moment we met, he made us feel welcome and gave us a great overview of the area before guiding us effortlessly through each stoRead more”

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6.South Kyoto in a Nutshell: Gentle Backstreet Bike Tour!

Discover Kyoto on two wheels with this scenic backstreet bike tour. Visit iconic sites, hidden gems, and get expert insights—all at a great value.

★ 5.0

“Really great way to get a glimpse of Kyoto with a fantastic guide and have some fun on the way. Our guide Sam was excellent, providing usual history and background to the places we visited. The bikes were very good standard also and Read more”

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7.Kyoto: City Secrets eBike Tour

Discover Kyoto on a guided e-bike tour exploring temples, secret neighborhoods, Zen gardens, and more—an authentic, scenic way to see Japan's historic capital.

★ 4.9

“Shawn was an EXCELLENT tour guide. He remembered everyone’s names and provided interesting and informative explanations of many of the stops on our tour. The best tour by far on our 2 week trip. Thank you!!”

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8.Pedal Adventure Kyoto’s iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour

Discover Kyoto’s highlights on a 4-hour e-bike tour visiting iconic shrines, temples, and hidden gems with expert guides and authentic cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“An unforgettable experience with Maki! Maki is an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive to every detail. She made sure our group felt safe and had a fantastic time throughout the tour. The bikes were very comforRead more”

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10.Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour

Explore Kyoto on a guided e-bike tour visiting iconic sites like Kinkakuji, bamboo forest, and shrines, with personalized guides and authentic insights.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour Diego was the best guide. Definitely loved the lunch by the river. The meet spot is a little out of the way but worth the effort.”

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11.[W/Lunch] Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples

Discover Kyoto’s highlights on a 4.5-hour bike tour, visiting UNESCO Zen temples, enjoying a traditional lunch, and cycling along scenic rivers.

★ 5.0

“I had a great day biking around Kyoto with Yusuke! I wasn’t expecting it to be a private tour but that was a nice surprise because I could go at my own pace. Yusuke was a super friendly and knowledgeable guide - he made sure…”

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12.Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Morning Tour by Bike

Discover Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Forest early in the morning by bike. Enjoy quiet streets, scenic sights, and expert guides on this 3.5-hour adventure.

★ 5.0

“Our guides were amazing. Their mood and pace totally matched with the environment. They were calm, respectful with our group and people living around. Also provided good explanation about what we saw. The bikes were great! And the tour surpassed my expectations, it’s a good…”

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13.Kyoto: Afternoon Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park Bike Tour

Discover Kyoto’s beauty on a 4-hour bike tour that takes you through the Bamboo Forest, Tenryuji Zen Gardens, and Monkey Park — all with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“Excellent tour with good information about places we visited. Tough climb up to see monkeys if not fit! Great ride around seeing some local countryside too”

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15.Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Tofukuji Temple E-Bike Tour

Explore Kyoto’s iconic Fushimi Inari and tranquil Tofukuji Temple by e-bike, combining culture, history, and hidden gems on a guided day tour.

★ 5.0

“The bike tour with Maki was an amazing experience. It was a lovely afternoon and we visited multiple shrines and temples where Maki explained the differences between the two religions in Japan. It was really interesting to hear the story from a local. She is…”

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More Kyoto Bike Tours

5.0Private Cycling Tour by e-bike (AM; with an authorized guide)$103.04 4.9Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour Through Backstreets & Temples4 hours$87 5.0Kyoto: Full-Day City Highlights Bike Tour with Light Lunch8 hours$167 5.0Kyoto Bamboo Forest & Golden Pavilion E-Bike Tour$99.08 5.0KIYOTO’s Private E-cycling: Highlights & Hidden Gems$198.15 5.0The Beauty of Kyoto by Bike: Private Tour$162.05 5.04 hours of E-Bike tour With a Local Japanese in Kyoto city$99.08 5.0Discover Kyoto at Night by Bike$80.00 5.0Exploring Arashiyama in a small group? E-bike tour is perfect!$99.08 5.0Kyoto E-Bike Tour of Hidden Gems, Backstreets and Temples$70.00 4.9Kyoto: Full Day Bike Tour7.5 hours$116 5.0Discover Kyoto by Bike Full Day Tour$128.48 4.9Kyoto: Half-day Guided Bike Tour with Fushimi Inari3.5 hours$77 5.0Morning E-bike Tour of Fushimi-Inari, Gion, Nanzen-ji, Kamo River$84.92 5.0Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids )$457.24 5.0Kyoto: Early Bird E-Bike Tour with Lunch7 hours$135 4.74.5-hr Kyoto Historical Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO4.5 hours$96 5.0Private eBike Tour Exploring Fushimi with Torii Red Gate Ride$111.05 5.0Kyoto Shogun Cycling Tour$153.50 5.0Cycling Tour at Uji’s Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage4.5 hours$160 5.0Kyoto Higashiyama Slow Cycling Tour along the quiet waterfront$129.00 5.0Kyoto: Night E-Bike Tour2 hours$64 4.8Kyoto: Rent a Touring Bike to Explore Kyoto and Beyond1 day$28 5.0Explore the Night Life of Kyoto with Japanese Guide by E-bike$117.28