KYOTO · CYCLING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a riding friend: 12 e-bike tours in Kyoto worth the money, each with its price, its distance and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Kyoto by easy e-bike, visiting Kinkakuji, Daitokuji, quiet Zen gardens, and local streets with an English-speaking guide.
“Excellent bike tour with our guide Shizuka. Small group of 6, good quality bikes, interesting history, charming backstreet, temples, & riding in the hills. Really special afternoon & highly recommend.”
Cycle 44 kilometers through Kyoto to see Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkakuji in one full day.
“The historic sights were wonderful! Tour guides so knowledgable and fun! Seeing the city from a bicycle is truly the best way to explore a new place. The tour went everywhere in Kyoto!!! A perfect day for my husband, my 21 year-old, my 18 year-old and me!”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike on a six-hour small-group tour covering Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, Tenryuji, and Kitano Tenmangu.
“Myself and my 2 boys aged 14 and 10 did this tour today and we all agreed it was the best thing we had done in Japan so far, and we have done a lot. Our tour guide, Benjamin, was really lovely and very knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Highly recommend this tour!”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike on a small-group tour of temples, gardens, Gion, riverside paths, and quiet backstreets with an expert local guide.
“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.”
Review of Kyoto’s 225-minute City Secrets eBike Tour, with Golden Pavilion, Zen temples, quiet lanes, guides, price, and practical tips.
“I liked riding through various areas of the city and visiting the temples on the way.”
Cycle Kyoto’s quieter eastern sights by e-bike with a friendly local guide, including Ginkaku-ji, Philosopher’s Path, Nanzen-ji, and Heian Jingu.
“Aska was the perfect guide. The just the right amount of information delivered with a smile. Her riding skills gave everyone confidence. It was so pleasant to see interesting temples and shrines without the crowds. I really enjoyed cycling along the river on such a beautiful day.”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike on a small-group tour covering Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji, and Kitano Tenmangu.
“Was a fun and informative experience. Lots of opportunities to take good photos. Diego was a great guide!”
Ride Kyoto’s temples, gardens, and quiet lanes by e-bike with a local guide. See Ginkakuji, Philosopher’s Path, Nanzenji, and Heian Shrine.
“This was a fantastic walking tour through the bamboo forest, surrounding areas, and monkey park! Our tour guide Tim was great - recommend this tour to everyone!”
Ride Kyoto’s back streets to Fushimi Inari and Tofukuji with a local guide, easy e-bikes, cultural insight, and a small group of eight.
“was a good tour! Maki is a very kind and knowledgable guide. she takes care of her clients and also respects the locals and that shows. i was a bit afraid it would be hard to keep up but it want hard. i loved the diversity of sites we viewed. recommend this tour!”
See Kyoto by e-bike on a four-hour small-group ride through Gion, quiet temples, shrines, and the Philosopher’s Path.
“Ben was the greatest guide I've had in a long time. Very knowledgeable, learned a lot about Kyoto and Japan in general. Bikes were very comfortable and we went to a lot of beautiful (quiet) places compared to all the crouded areas in Kyoto. Absolutely worth the money, would highly recommend!”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike with a flexible local guide, quiet temples, Gion streets, sweets, shops, and cultural insight for $94.
“Discover Kyoto by bike in an amazing concept. Where you can visit only a few places on foot, you can explore the whole city by bike. With the warm temperatures, it is perfect to be able to cycle with a breeze. We definitely recommend asking Yonnie as a guide. An amazing woman who wants to do everything to make sure you have the best day. It starts as the day before where she sends through the schedule and you get to make any adjustments you want. Throughout the trip, she tries to adapt as much as possible to the group itself. A very friendly woman who we thank very much…”
Ride Kyoto before the crowds on a small-group e-bike tour with Fushimi Inari, Ginkakuji, Gion, coffee, lunch, and a local guide.
“Karl was our guide, and he was great. Very knowledgeable about the numerous sites we visited and flexible as to what the group wanted to see and how long we stayed at a particular stop. Thoroughly enjoyed the day, wouldn't have learned as much as I did during my brief stay in Kyoto without the early am /all day bike tour, well worth the nominal cost.”
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