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Kyoto Bicycle Tour: Scenic Routes with Cultural Insights into Shogun and Samurai Era
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271 Ratings
京都市
Experience the best of Kyoto on a scenic bicycle tour. Explore the city’s historic streets, learn about the shogun and samurai era, and immerse yourself in Japanese culture.
Experience the best of Kyoto on a scenic bicycle tour. Explore the city’s historic streets, learn about the shogun and samurai era, and immerse yourself in Japanese culture.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Heian Shrine - We take you to this shrine which is a recreation of the old imperial capital. We also take you into the hidden garden which boasts three big ponds and plenty of beautiful nature to admire.
- Heian Shrine - We take you to this shrine which is a recreation of the old imperial capital. We also take you into the hidden garden which boasts three big ponds and plenty of beautiful nature to admire.
What's Included
- Standard Bike rental
- Landing and/or facility fees
- Professional guide
- Standard Bike rental
- Landing and/or facility fees
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
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Pedaling your way through the bustling lanes of Kyoto is undoubtedly the most optimal way of commuting.
Kyoto’s landscape is extremely favorable for bicycling. Why get squished on crowded buses or get stuck in traffic while in a costly cab when you have the luxury of exploring the city as the locals do. - We guide you along picturesque paths that…
- Pedaling your way through the bustling lanes of Kyoto is undoubtedly the most optimal way of commuting.
Kyoto’s landscape is extremely favorable for bicycling. Why get squished on crowded buses or get stuck in traffic while in a costly cab when you have the luxury of exploring the city as the locals do.
- We guide you along picturesque paths that are selected keeping your safety as a priority.
On your own, you might lose your way or end up in extremely constricted lanes. We are familiar with the safest and most enjoyable routes and will provide you with safety tips. We also guide you through serene backstreets brimming with uniqueness and allure.
- We narrate the tales of the city’s history and provide you with context along the path.
Discover the world of shogun and samurai, the geisha house, and even gain insights into Shinto and Buddhist beliefs. Understanding the cultural heritage of ancient Kyoto provides a great perspective on Japanese traditions and culture.
Location
McDonald's - Higashiyama Sanjo
We start the tour at an idylic and serene temple which is just 1 min walk from this McDonalds which is very easy to find. Just 1 min walk from Higashiyama Station and 8 min walk from Sanjo Station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(271 Ratings)
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Rob_clarus
Nov 27, 2024
Amazing day on the bikes w Kevin M! - We had an incredible bike tour with Kevin M (the good looking one!). Our 9 yr old rocked the bikes and 14 and 16 yr olds had even more fun!! We can’t recommend this enough!! Give Kevin a call!
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Es0111
Nov 4, 2024
A fun way to discover Kyoto - Kevin (from Canada) who led our group ensured that we all maintained a comfortable pace and we had enough time to view the sites and have conversations in a relaxed way. I was vegetarian so it was ensured that we were taken to a place for lunch that had available options. Majority of the streets we were on were not crowded which made riding easy. I did this on the last day, which was a fun way to end my Kyoto trip.
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Jaqueslamac
Oct 29, 2024
Great time on a bike and nice sights - Philip is an excellent guide. Very knowleadgeble of history of temples and shrines., calm and peaceful. Had a wonderful ride with him, lot of fun
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Alan_h
Oct 24, 2024
Great tour! Very informative! - Kevin gave lots of information about Japanese religion, traditions, and practices. Besides explaining about the design and rituals of the shrines and temples, he took us through neighborhoods to talk about the houses and daily lives of the locals.
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Digby_d
Oct 23, 2024
A cool way to tour Kyoto - 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 places. I actually went on a different bicycle tour the previous day but there was no overlap, they both went to beautiful and unique places
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Michael_w
Oct 21, 2024
Very fun Cycling tour of Kyoto. - Cycling tour with Kevin from Canada was fantastic. He took us to several temples with beautiful gardens and limited crowds. Among the places, we biked along the Philosopher's Path, which was very pleasant. He is knowledgeable and was open to any questions. Highly recomnended.
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Floridakeywest
Oct 14, 2024
BEN ROCKED - My friend and I loved our East Kyoto bicycle day!! Our guide Ben was super duper FANTASTIC! He was able to convert the history of the places we visited into our historical or cultural references which made it very understandable. The cycling was more enjoyable than anticipated, so that helped add to a truly otherworldly day.
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Salm874
Oct 10, 2024
Great Kyoto bike tour - We had a great tour of Kyoto, the bikes were great Phillipe was very detailed in explaining all the history behind the historic sites. Really enjoyed the well paced tour.
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Choor_c
Oct 7, 2024
Perfect cycling tour - Nice guide, Kevin from Canada. Great explanation on stops. Extremely friendly. Well planned out and minimal traffic.
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Karen_l
Sep 30, 2024
check the quality of the bikes - terrible bicycle. overcrowded streets and little thought to that. Maybe the "safest city" for bicycles but many yield only signs for oncoming traffic.
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