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“This was our first time doing a bike tour of a city, and it did not disappoint! We will definitely be exploring cities this way again. We originally booked for the Saturday but it was postponed because of the rain; we had a seamless experience…”
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama on a peaceful early-morning bike tour, avoiding crowds and exploring bamboo forests, temples, and scenic backstreets with expert guides.
“Excellent bike tour of Kyoto-guides were great and bikes in excellent condition which is a plus on a bike tour! We were a little late and they graciously waited for us. Go on the early tour but realize travel time from an eastern hotel will…”
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.
“This was a great all-around bike tour. We did visit some highlights and managed to avoid some crowded touristy spots at the end. Our tour guide Rob was awesome. He knows Kyoto very well and taught us about Japan culture. He even shaRead more”
Explore Kyoto’s highlights on a 4-hour bike tour with guides, temple visits, scenic routes, and local insights—perfect for active culture lovers.
“Awesome trip! Our guide, Kevin, was terrific. He was so knowledgeable and we learned so much. Plus he was like a friend you didn’t know you had. We even had lunch with him after the trip. This was a great way to experience Kyoto. I…”
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 tour is fantastic. It goes through many unique and beautiful places that are worth visiting. Also, the guide (Ray) is fantastic! I can certainly recommend this trip to anyone! :)”
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.
“We had a wonderful bike tour with Henry – he was extremely knowledgeable about Kyoto and shared with us some lovely off the beaten path places that we rode to on our bicycles. Kyoto is a very busy city, but we felt very safe on…”
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.
“Awesome. Very good informative. Great route. Great stops along the way. Good idea of town and its surroundings. Maki has great energy and is a true pleasure. A+”
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.
“Great way to see Kyoto! I had fun riding around on the e-bike”
Explore Kyoto on a guided e-bike tour visiting iconic sites like Kinkakuji, bamboo forest, and shrines, with personalized guides and authentic insights.
“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.”
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.
“We had a fantastic bike tour in Kyoto with Peter! We were just the four of us (2 adults and 2 children aged 14 and 10), so it turned into a private tour, which made it even more special. The kids absolutely loved it —…”
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.
“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.”
Discover Kyoto on a comfortable e-bike, visiting iconic sites like Arashiyama and Ginkakuji, guided by knowledgeable locals for an authentic experience.
“Exploring on bicycle is definitely the way to go when visiting Kyoto. The route we took was a nice balance of main attractions and hidden spots. It helped so much that our tour guide, Phillipe had such in-depth knowledge not only of Kyoto but of…”
Explore Kyoto’s iconic Fushimi Inari and tranquil Tofukuji Temple by e-bike, combining culture, history, and hidden gems on a guided day tour.
“Maki is a wonderful guide! We saw a lot, learned a lot and had a great time with her. Definetely the sense of humor brought from Osaka. She teached about history, gave us some time of reflection in a calm Zen garden and shared some…”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.