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“Karl was great. Very informative. We enjoyed the traditional lunch. And his swift riding style. Thank you”
Discover Kyoto’s Arashiyama on a peaceful early-morning bike tour, avoiding crowds and exploring bamboo forests, temples, and scenic backstreets with expert guides.
“We had a half day private bike tour with Peter. It was an excellent experience. We covered a lot of ground that we could not do on a walking tour. Peter was a terrific guide. My family loved it!”
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 is an excellent tour to see the city and key tourist spots. The e-bike is highly recommended, but be aware that you will be biking and walking all day. Cass is a fantastic guide, I felt safe all day and his knowledge of the…”
Explore Kyoto’s highlights on a 4-hour bike tour with guides, temple visits, scenic routes, and local insights—perfect for active culture lovers.
“A really enjoyable bicycle tour of some beautiful places in Kyoto. The guide is a wonderful character with a deep knowledge and love of Kyoto, who adjusted the tour to work around festival crowds and road closures but still got us into amazing and beautiful…”
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.
“Had the most amazing afternoon with Yuki, he was such a fabulous guide, very knowledgeable, personal and all round great conversationalist. The bikes were top notch and easy to ride. We learnt a lot about local customs and culture. Yuki Read more”
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.
“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”
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 really great afternoon on the e-bikes with our wonderful guide Shizuka. Highlights for me were The Golden Temple and the Tea ceremony at the Daitoku-ji temple. Shizuka gave us a beautiful insight into the Zen philosophy.”
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.
“The Kyoto bike tour was exceptional! We rode on big streets, small side streets, and scenic bike paths on comfortable e-assist bikes that were equipped with baskets (handy for backpacks or jackets). Maki was fun and personable, and we coRead more”
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.
“It was a great experience to travel by eBike through the neighborhoods of Kyoto. We were lucky to get cherry blossoms for our trip and biking along the river lined with cherry blossoms was very beautiful. The shrines and temples were crowded, but great. The…”
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.
“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…”
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.
“An amazing informative tour with a fantastic guide, bikes helmets and even gloves as it was a bit cold. A not miss tour.”
Discover Kyoto on a comfortable e-bike, visiting iconic sites like Arashiyama and Ginkakuji, guided by knowledgeable locals for an authentic experience.
“Great experience, Kevin, the guide, was very flexible for the itinerary.”
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 was the VERY BEST TOUR GUIDE we have ever had. She thought us about Japanese culture, religion, infrastructure, people, traditions and so much more with such a big smile and GOOD JOKES. We loved Kyoto so much and are completely enriched thanks to her…”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.