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.
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“We had an incredible day biking and learning with Mayco! She was knowledgable and engaged, and we saw parts of the city that we otherwise wouldn't have seen. Definitely beats riding a crowded bus, and we learned many things about the temples and shrines that…”
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama on a peaceful early-morning bike tour, avoiding crowds and exploring bamboo forests, temples, and scenic backstreets with expert guides.
“Yuki is an awesome guide—very knowledgeable, easy to follow, and actually fun to learn from. Makes everything feel relaxed and enjoyable. He took a ton of photos at each of our stops for our group. Had a great time on the bike tour seeing temples,…”
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.
“Well planned itinerary peppered with lots of opportunities to see Kyoto outside the beaten tourist tracks. Rob was super patient and thoughtful and that makes the tour so enjoyable even for a novice cyclist.”
Explore Kyoto’s highlights on a 4-hour bike tour with guides, temple visits, scenic routes, and local insights—perfect for active culture lovers.
“Our guide Philippe was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything in just enough detail. The east side tour is much less crowded and we loved cycling down the Path of Philosophy and along the river.”
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.
“Ray was an amazing tour guide! We had a fabulous day. He was easy going and so informative along the entire trip. I highly recommend this 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.
“This was a great way to see several of the important sites in Kyoto. Much easier than the walking tour, especially with the e-bike upgrade I took. My guide was great. But I did feel like some of it was rushed and I had to…”
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.
“Shawn’s knowledge of Japanese history and the Kyoto environment was superb and wonderfully presented. There was a great selection of places of interest.”
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.
“Had a fantastic time with Maki! Self made business with excellent knowledge of the area taking us throughout Kyoto. Definately one of the highlights for our trip, it was a gorgeous day as well!”
Explore Kyoto's quieter, authentic side on this 3.5-hour e-bike tour with a local guide. Visit hidden temples, scenic rivers, and charming streets while riding eco-friendly bikes.
“The tour was very nice and gave us the chance to see the city from a different view. We could do the whole tour at our own pace. Special thanks to our guide; Aska!”
Explore Kyoto on a guided e-bike tour visiting iconic sites like Kinkakuji, bamboo forest, and shrines, with personalized guides and authentic insights.
“We visited key shrines/temples and the famous Arashiyama bamboo forest with our guide Diego. He was the perfect guide: kind, patient and full of fun facts about the history of each site. The bikes are well maintained and the routes scenic. We had the option…”
Discover Kyoto’s highlights on a 4.5-hour bike tour, visiting UNESCO Zen temples, enjoying a traditional lunch, and cycling along scenic rivers.
“Great way to get out of Kyoto and see sites! Biking is a favorite activity in any town/city... this was no exception! Loved the ride along the river, all the things we saw as we moved around town and out to the edges to see…”
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.
“Ray was an excellent guide. He gave such detailed explanations about what we saw on the tour and was able to answer all of our questions. We were taken to sights which weren’t necessarily mainstream tourist areas and Ray explained aspects of life in Japan…”
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.
“The tour was great, we got to see areas of Kyoto we would’ve missed otherwise! Ray was a fantastic guide and made the whole experience really fun!”
Discover Kyoto on a comfortable e-bike, visiting iconic sites like Arashiyama and Ginkakuji, guided by knowledgeable locals for an authentic experience.
“Quite relaxed bike tour with a nice guide who show a lot of knowledge. I was kind if concerned about the duration first, but after 4 hours I could have gone on another 2.”
Explore Kyoto’s iconic Fushimi Inari and tranquil Tofukuji Temple by e-bike, combining culture, history, and hidden gems on a guided day tour.
“We loved Maki and her fun personality and professionalism. We also visited so many places.”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.