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Kamogawa River Kyoto Bike Tour Experience

4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Kamogawa River Kyoto Bike Tour Experience

About this activity

Basically, the theme of this tour is "Japanese religion and the emperor"

We'll ride to some big shrines and temples and Kyoto imperial palace from the JR Kyoto station area.

(If it rains, We will suggest you to take city bus from JR Kyoto station)

You can learn about the one aspect of religious view from the Japanese guide.

SI: you can ask to take some your photos to your guide, except while riding your bike.

We guarantee you can bring back nice photos with your half day memory!

Secondly, We'll guide you to some local shops, street-food, ride through the backstreet.

Like... Matcha ice cream, small bakery, "Dashimaki", and Japanese croquet at the meat shop.

You can add some small change by your request.

Finally, We'll ride along the famous "Kamogawa" river on the way back.

There's a flat cycling road, you can pedall 40km(25miles)/h with taking care for the safety.

Let's go for fun bike ride with us!!

We guarantee you the highly value and some special gift for your travel.

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At a glance

Duration
4–5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
レンタルバイク スムース

Ages: Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Snacks
  • Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle
  • Included: Small souvenir

Itinerary

  1. Nishi Honganji

    Passing by

    We just pass through the front gate of the Temple.

  2. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

    1 h 40 min

    We'll visit some shrines, old building and Japanese garden inside the imperial palace (700m east-west, 1300m north-south).

    Riding bicycle is allowed in the palace, the guide takes you to the proper route and parking area.

  3. Demachi Masugata Shopping Street

    20 min

    This is a shopping street used by local residence.

    You may feel the Japanese lifestyle through this street.

    Let's grab some street-food or find souvenir here!

    Riding bike is not allowed here.

    Please walk and push your bike for a while (100m).

  4. Shimogamo Jinja

    one hour

    Shimogamo-shrine is one of the oldest shrine in Kyoto (since 90 BC).

  5. Kamogawa River

    40 min

    30 minutes cycling along the river.

  6. Gion

    20 min

    Gion is a famous and traditional pleasure district.

    You can see the very "Japanese" scenery and take some photos here, you need respect for Geisha girls they are not a performer.

    I strongly recommend you a Gion-Gojyo area. (5th street cross Gion)

    GIon-Shijyo(4th street cross Gion) is on the guide map, but this area is highly restricted of riding bike and there is so many Taxis.

    So We sometimes getting off your bike and walk for your safty.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 10minutes walk from JR Kyoto station.

    There is a rental bike shop facing to the street.

    We'll be waiting with bikes at west side of the Horikawa street.

End point

  • 10minutes walk from JR Kyoto station.

    There is a rental bike shop facing to the street.

    We'll be waiting with bikes at west side of the Horikawa street.

Using your ticket

Please directly come to our shop "Rental bike Smooth" and tell your name after 10 o'clock on the day of your tour.

(Adress: First floor of 23 Kamayamachi, shimogyo ward, Kyoto city / 京都市下京区鎌屋町23 シンエイビル１F)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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