Kyoto E-Bike Tour: Hidden Gems with Local Tour Guide

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About this activity

On this tour, you will visit hidden gems which you wouldn’t go if not with this tour.

This tour will be guided by Japanese young folk who has lived abroad and fluent in English. The guides enjoy meeting people from different countries and backgrounds, sharing Japanese culture, and learning about other cultures. Please enjoy spending time with them and learning about Japan through local perspectives.

Cycling is the best ways to explore Kyoto. It allows you to cover more ground than walking while experiencing the city in an exciting way. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to discover famous cultural sites and hidden gems while also enjoying conversations with a Japanese guide.

Cautions

We cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents that occur during the tour.

Please make sure you are comfortable riding a bicycle.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Aska’s Tour

Ages: Youth (9–15 years) · Adults (16–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: The entrance fee of Kinkakuji is included
Included: Bicycle use: The rental fee of electric bike is included

Not included

Not included: Meals: No food or drink are included
Not included: Insurance is not included in case of accidents

Itinerary

Ginkakuji Temple

45 min Admission included

We will cycle to and walk through Ginkakuji Temple, which is known as silver temple. We can also have some time for souvenir shopping and coffee.
Philosopher's Walk

10 min

We will cycle through the Philosopher’s Path, which is about 1.5 kilometres. In spring, it’s full of cherry blossoms.
Nanzen-ji Temple

30 min

We will park the bike and walk through Nanzenji temple which has a gigantic gate. It’s full of red leaves in autumn season.
Heian Shrine

30 min

We will cycle to Heian Jingu Shrine as the last stop. It has the local market on the weekend. We can have some time for shopping and walk around the shrine.