Cycle Kyoto's Hidden Gems & Gion Stroll

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About this activity

This is the best way to enjoy Kyoto's hi-light with a bike view, avoiding the crowd.

We are a team of local Japanese guides based in Kyoto who have a deep love for this city and take great delight in showcasing its stunning views and attractions to foreign guests.

We ride a bike on every single street in Kyoto Since we have been living or commuting in Kyoto for years. Bike touring is our lifework.

20 Mar - 10 Apr: the BEST for Sakura.

Apr-Jun is a nice season with the weather and fresh green.

Kyoto is a very flat city and not big.

We'll take you to many beautiful spots, temples, shrines, riverside roads, universities, hidden local gems, etc in Kyoto's northeast cultural area through an uncrowded scenic route.

The bike is very well-maintained and comfortable.

After the bike, you can enjoy a night walk in Gion's scenic cultural area too.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Japan Exploration Tours JIN-仁

Ages: Children (7–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea and coffee: Japanese tea at the traditional snack shop.
Included: Any entrance fee of temple or shrine, which you go as alternative plan in raining day.
Included: Japanese sweet snacks at traditional snack shop.
Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle

Not included

Not included: Child seat and helmet : 12 month old to 6 y.o. (5000 JPY)

Itinerary

Kamogawa River

3 hours Admission included

1: Bike Part

Lovely 3-5 speed gear bike take you to hi-light of less touristic deep spots Kyoto, very efficiently, feeling the wind and the air of Kyoto like a living people.

Begin with peaceful Riverside cycling road, feeling nature and open sky. Dropping hidden shrine and try pure natural spring water. We’ll go through the huge Imperial Palace and famous Zen-temple. Through some university campuses and peaceful residential areas, We’ll go to Shimo-gamo Shrine(UNESCO World Heritage) and enjoy its primitive forest and beautiful buildings.

Next, We’ll go down to unique river junction point, then go along the lighted up scenic and refreshing riverside to back.
Gion

30 min

2: Gion Walk Part

After Bike returns, we’ll start strolling the beautiful entertainment area of Gion. We'll explain the unique culture and system of Gion and Maiko (My research theme in the university was this). If you are lucky, you may see beautiful Geisha. This relaxing night walk wraps up the day.
Pontocho District

Passing by

3 Dinner or Lunch recommendation

In the walking part, We will introduce many good restaurants and bars according to your requests in the authentic foodie area.
Sanjo Bridge

10 min

We provide Japanese sweet snacks and Japanese tea at the traditional snack shop.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

#Location Kneeling man statue at the SouthEast corner of Sanjo Ohashi intersection.

When coming by subway, it's quicker to exit to the surface first and then look for the place.

Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/mRpprzv5L16yngoV7

End point

#Location Kneeling man statue at the SouthEast corner of Sanjo Ohashi intersection.

When coming by subway, it's quicker to exit to the surface first and then look for the place.

Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/mRpprzv5L16yngoV7