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 is a great way to see parts of the city that you might otherwise just not have time to see. It was great fun and we planned it on our first full day so we could cross a lot of sights off our list…”
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.
“WOW! Such an incredible experience! We can't recommend the "5 Top Highlights of Kyoto with Kyoto Bike Tour" with Rob as your guide enough. As Kyoto's incredible sights are scattered across the city, I can't even imagine trying to go to see them by bus…”
Explore Kyoto’s highlights on a 4-hour bike tour with guides, temple visits, scenic routes, and local insights—perfect for active culture lovers.
“My two daughters (17 & 21) and I had a lovely trip and Philipe was an amazing tour guide! We toured the east side of Kyoto and hiked up a beautiful mountain trail to an amazing city view! The hike was peaceful and serene but…”
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.
“What a great cultural and educational experience. My wife and I did a morning tour with Peter and enjoyed every moment of our time. We wish we would have scheduled the tour earlier in our stay because it was so educational and heRead 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.
“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.
“Guide was enthusiastic , energetic , knowledgeable and friendly . Bikes were great too !”
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.
“An unforgettable experience with Maki! Maki is an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive to every detail. She made sure our group felt safe and had a fantastic time throughout the tour. The bikes were very comforRead 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.
“Lovely cycle ride along the river. Bikes weren’t all new and worked really well. However, given the amount of traffic and pedestrians we encountered, you do need to be a confident cyclist (ie don’t wobble too much).”
Explore Kyoto on a guided e-bike tour visiting iconic sites like Kinkakuji, bamboo forest, and shrines, with personalized guides and authentic insights.
“Great day out, an easy way to tick off the tourist sights and learn more about the history and the country. Thanks for a great time Jorge!”
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.
“Very detailed, nice pace, even though we Gen X and Boomer slowed people down, was only group of 4. Ty for all the safety explanations, as one is out of there element being in a foreign country.”
Discover Kyoto on a comfortable e-bike, visiting iconic sites like Arashiyama and Ginkakuji, guided by knowledgeable locals for an authentic experience.
“Kevin had very good stories, and the biking was great. We’ve seen things we hadn’t seen yet. Great thx”
Explore Kyoto’s iconic Fushimi Inari and tranquil Tofukuji Temple by e-bike, combining culture, history, and hidden gems on a guided day tour.
“amazing tour with great guide. I can totally recommend this trip :)”
Ten thousand shrine gates, tea poured properly and geisha lanes at dusk.