Arashiyama E-Bike Tour: Bamboo Grove Adventure

Embark on an incredible 25km E-bike tour through Kyoto’s Bamboo Forest and Arashiyama District. Explore stunning temples and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and culture.

Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple - This peaceful temple is located away from the crowds, where visitors can admire its extensive collection of small Buddhist statues and discover a few amusing surprises.
  • Toujiin Temple - Visitors can stroll through this magnificent moss-covered temple and enjoy its tranquil and contemplative atmosphere.
  • **The…
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Safety helmets provided
  • Delicious snacks included
  • Use of quality bicycles
  • All temple entry fees covered
Additional Information

Join us for an extraordinary 25km E-bike trip that predominantly targets the renowned Arashiyama Bamboo Grove region, but also devotes time to astonishing temple landscapes lying off the beaten path.
Mount onto our brand-new Panasonic E-bikes and traverse large sections seamlessly as we cycle casually through a mix of city and country scenes. We’ll…

Location
NORU Kyoto Bike Tours
Please use google maps and search NORU KYOTO BIKE TOURS Look for our green TripAdvisor flag outside the Cycle Village bike shop
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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S2705qhclaudiat
May 1, 2025
Awwsome😀 - It was great and Henry a really fun guide with an extensive knowledge of Japanese history and culture. Thank you again🙏
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Passenger637520
Apr 30, 2025
Amazing Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour – A Must-Do in Kyoto! - We had an unforgettable experience on the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour, and our guide, Michael, made it truly exceptional. From start to finish, he was incredibly knowledgeable, providing rich historical context for every stop we made. His storytelling brought the culture and history of the area to life, making the tour both educational and deeply engaging. One of the highlights was how thoughtfully Michael captured stunning photos of us in the bamboo forest—he somehow made it look like we were the only two people there! He was also very attentive to our biking pace and safety, which helped us feel completely at ease and well taken care of throughout the journey. To top it all off, the tour ended at a charming little ice cream shop nestled in gorgeous surroundings—a sweet and scenic treat that was the perfect conclusion to a fantastic day. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kyoto. It’s the perfect mix of nature, culture, and personalized care. Thank you, Michael!
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Linda11jr
Apr 28, 2025
Kyoto Bike Adventure - We had a fantastic time on this tour. We visited three great locations and enjoyed riding through the back streets of Kyoto. Michael was an excellent guide, very helpful and informative. We highly recommend this tour.
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C3400edjanices
Apr 27, 2025
Amazing e-bike tour! - Great bike tour! If you want a less crowded e-bike tour this is it. Went through some great neighborhoods, saw some amazing Temples and Shrines that were way less crowded and just as spectacular . We had Yuta and he was so good explaining everything and went above and beyond to do some extra bonuses for us. The whole family loved it!
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F8312kpjenniferf
Apr 24, 2025
Yuta was amazing! - Yuta was our tour guide and he was nothing short of amazing. He had so much knowledge about each stop on our tour and we made far more incredible stops than originally expected. The ride to Arashiyama through the mountain town is absolutely breathtaking. You will see so much more than just the bamboo forest. I can't recommend this tour enough, I hope you end up with Yuta as your guide!
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Geekay150
Apr 22, 2025
Off the beaten track - beyond Kyoto - We had a brilliant time touring Arashiyama with Sean. We cycled through picturesque suburbs and fields, stopping off at temples, gardens and cafes along the way. Sean was a fabulous guide - he provided fascinating back stories to the places we visited and was impressive in his ability to answer all our questions. This was an absolute highlight of our trip - highly recommend!
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Hey-bub
Apr 15, 2025
Fun and beautiful e-bike tour! - Really fun, interesting and relaxing e-bike tour! Henry led us through beautiful back roads of Kyoto on the way to interesting sites outside of the city. Along the way he helped us learn more about Japanese culture old and new. The small group size - our family of 4 plus a lovely family of 3, the e-bikes, and Henry's fun and chill vibe all made for an enjoyable and enriching afternoon and a highlight of our 2 weeks in Japan. Highly recommended.
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Chloe_s
Apr 14, 2025
This was my #1 favorite... - This was my #1 favorite activity we did in our entire trip. It was so wonderful and our tour guide, Michael, went above and beyond. HIGHLY recommend
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Andr_annel2025
Mar 29, 2025
Best tour of our trip - We had a really great bike tour with Henry. His passion for the Japanese culture made this day unforgettable. We recommend this tour to everyone.
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M4764cnmichellew
Mar 29, 2025
Noru Cycle Kyoto - excellent! - We did the Arishiyama Bike Tour with Sean. Sean was a fantastic guide. The route for the tour was very scenic and we felt very safe at all times. We saw beautiful parts of Kyoto that we would otherwise have not never have seen. A couple of very interesting stops along the way to the Arishiyama Bamboo Grove broke up the 22km ride and were a welcome surprise. The e cycles were great, really easy to use and maneuver. Highly recommend!
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From $118
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).