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.
“Our tour guide, Yuki was fabulous!! He spoke perfect English , shared many stories about the culture past and current, and answered all our questions in depth. In addition, the bike tour took us to places that would be unreachable by foot in a few…”
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.
“Kuddos to Cass for being an excellent tour guide! My husband and I are in our mid 60’s and love to bike so we are very used to riding. We only had a day in Kyoto so I thought his would be great for we…”
Explore Kyoto’s highlights on a 4-hour bike tour with guides, temple visits, scenic routes, and local insights—perfect for active culture lovers.
“We had an awesome day out, maybe our favourite in Kyoto. Kevin was a great guide, knowledgeable, passionate and fun. We went to all the spots we had on our list and Kevin gave us great insight into the historical significance of each. The bikes…”
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.
“This was definitely one of my favourite tours in Japan! Yuki our travel guide spoke perfect English and has such a great knowledge of Japanese history and culture. No, literally was this trip super fun and interesting. I learned quite a bit about so many…”
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.
“Great fun tour. Indra our guide was superb, friendly and informative. - he made sure we were safe throughout our bike tour and provided excellent storytelling at the key sites. Highly recommend”
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.
“Our guide Utah was brilliant. Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, fun, safe. A highlight 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.
“This was such a fun family experience with Maki!!! She was so lively and shared so much information about Japanese culture and traditions. We all had a fabulous time! Thanks so much Maki for introducing us to all the beauty Kyoto has to offer!!”
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.
“We loved this tour! I had not used an e bike before so was a bit unsure how it would go but it was such an easy and relaxing way to get around (even uphill)! Aska is a lovely guide and just a delightful person…”
Explore Kyoto on a guided e-bike tour visiting iconic sites like Kinkakuji, bamboo forest, and shrines, with personalized guides and authentic insights.
“We love doing biking sightseeing adventures in every city we visit. This biking experience exceeded our expectations in every way possible, from the amount of biking, the fantastic guide Jody, and the places we visited all were exceptional. Friends recommended this tour and we are…”
Discover Kyoto’s highlights on a 4.5-hour bike tour, visiting UNESCO Zen temples, enjoying a traditional lunch, and cycling along scenic rivers.
“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…”
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.
“Rob was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made the tour fun and was inclusive of all group members.”
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.
“Rob was a fantastic tour guide—well-informed, personable, and helpful. He shared some cool insights about each of the places he took us too. The pace of our bike ride was perfect! My daughter and I loved our day seeing the monkey park and the bamboo…”
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.
“The tour was fabulous. Maki was a great tour guide. She showed us areas of Kyoto we never would have seen and a number less touristy places which made it feel like a much more genuine tour of Kyoto. In addition, Maki provided a lot…”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.