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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

“Karl our guide, was a character :) He was very, very knowledgeable. Had alot of questions thrown at him and always had answers full of details. The tour was full of great stops and very nice lunch. The biking was harder than expected but you…”

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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 this break from the Kyoto crowds. Our guide Milo was amazing. Funny, kind, patient, and knowledgeable. Tour included a ride through the rice fields in addition to temples and shrines. Our 11 year old loved it as well.”

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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

“One of the best things we did in Kyoto! It is a wonderful and stress free way to see all the major sites. Ride through the city and peaceful outskirts- we loved this experience and highly recommend it to everyone visiting Kyoto.”

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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

“Our family went on about four or five tours and this was our favorite. Great way to see beautiful spots and riding bikes was a fun experience and very efficient. Rob was our guide. He was great with both the kids and the adults. We…”

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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

“Excellent tour from Yuta! He took on us a curated journey through the hills of Kyoto, as we visited local shrines and temples. He was very knowledgeable about Japanese history and was passionate about Zen Buddhism. Thanks Yuta!”

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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

“Maki is a wonderful tour guide! She knows so much and has amazing energy. She was very thoughtful about pacing the day - trying to keep us dry as possible during on and off again rain! Definitely saw and learned more than I expected, and…”

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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

“The our was great because of Yuki the guide. He was very informative engaging and helpful. We learnt a lot more about Japanese culture through his expert knowledge. Great fun.”

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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

“Ray was five stars all the way, and despite some rain we managed to safely do the whole tour. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to get away from shrines and temples.”

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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

“this is a great tour, takes you to some quiet shires and temples along with some busy ones. the guide explains the history and importance of the shrines. would recommend to others.”

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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