Japan · BIKE TOURS IN KYOTO
The 15 best bike tours in Kyoto you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Start at the top and work down until one fits your free day.
Explore North Kyoto by bike, visit temples and shrines, enjoy lunch, and see local corners with a small group and expert guide.
“Indra is an amazing tour guide! We hit the well known temples, shrines, and the geisha district. But more than that, Indra’s knowledge of Japan history, the evolution of religion in the country, and advice on what to do after the tour was fRead more”
Beat Kyoto’s crowds on an early bike tour through Arashiyama, bamboo, Tenryu-ji, rice fields, quiet shrines, and Togetsukyo Bridge.
“We had a half day private bike tour with Peter. It was an excellent experience. We covered a lot of ground that we could not do on a walking tour. Peter was a terrific guide. My family loved it!”
Ride Kyoto’s top sights in one day, from Arashiyama to Fushimi Inari, with bikes, lunch, a small group, and an e-bike option.
“We loved being guided around the city by bicycle. Peter was informative, patient, knowledgeable and a joy to be with.”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike with a small group, visiting temples, Gion, gardens, riverside paths, and quiet backstreets with a local guide.
“This was the highlight of our stay in Kyoto! After spending the previous day being hot, sweaty, and miserable navigating through dense crowds at the most popular sights, this tour was the complete opposite. Philippe took us off the heavily beaten path to areas that weren’t as popular but just as amazing (if not better) because they weren’t teeming with tourists. My favorite parts were riding along the Kamo River and taking routes through Gion that I wouldn’t have thought of going down had we been on our own. We initially thought it was going to be a long day, but the tour went by in a flash and I…”
Cycle through Arashiyama to see macaques, bamboo, temples, gardens, and Kyoto views on a small-group afternoon bike tour.
“Fantastic tour with our knowledgeable guide Rob. Bikes were great and Rob made sure we all made it through the day safe and sound. He knew all of the best spots and managed to navigate a very busy day in Arashiyama. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting get lots of local knowledge on the area. We covered a lot of ground on the bikes. It was a nice change from all of the walking!”
Ride Kyoto’s quiet backstreets to Gion, Tofukuji, and Fushimi Inari with bikes, helmets, water, and a small expert-led group.
“Cycling is always the best way to get a round a Japanese city. It’s surprisingly relaxing and less touristy. Our guide showed us a mixture of sights and his own favorite spots. Fantastic value”
Explore Kyoto by e-bike on a small-group tour through the Golden Pavilion, geisha lanes, Zen gardens, quiet temples, and local backstreets.
“Our guide Yuta was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, interesting and really helpful. He helped us understand the culture, the significance and the history of the sites we were visiting. He took us to places we would never have found including a lovely, quiet mountain area. The e-bikes were some of the best we have used. It’s a great way to see Kyoto and some of the places where the locals go.”
Cycle Kyoto’s river paths, temples, and quieter streets on a small-group e-bike tour led by a friendly English-speaking local guide.
“Great guide Tai, he was energetic and fun and made the tour a good experience”
Bike through Arashiyama’s bamboo, visit Tenryuji and Monkey Park, and see Kyoto’s countryside on a relaxed four-hour guided tour.
“We did a lot of activities and tours in our week across 3 cities in Japan and this was by far our absolute favorite!! Yuki was so knowledgeable and fun as our guide. We loved being able to see the temples and shrines with a tour guide so we knew what we were looking at and the history behind it. Highly recommend this over just visiting them without a guide. Monkey park was so great! This was truly our favorite day of our honeymoon trip.”
Review the Kyoto E-Bike Tour to Ginkakuji and the Philosopher’s Path, with route details, guide tips, pricing, and who should book.
“Blossoms were spectacular and so was Kevin our guild.”
Cycle Kyoto by e-bike from Gion to Fushimi Inari and Tofukuji, with local stories, quiet streets, shrine visits, and a Zen garden stop.
“The tour was fabulous. Maki was a great tour guide. She showed us areas of Kyoto we never would have seen and a number less touristy places which made it feel like a much more genuine tour of Kyoto. In addition, Maki provided a lot of really interesting information about Japan, its customs and history in a really engaging way. Our 13 year old son loved it too. Would highly recommend, as it was the highlight of our time in Kyoto.”
Ride Kyoto’s quieter lanes by e-bike, visiting temples, shrines, and peaceful places with a local English-speaking guide.
“We lucked out and got a private tour with Yuki. Super nice guy who really knows his way around Kyoto. He is clearly passionate about, and proud of, his home town. We did a bike tour of Kyoto a few years ago and went to many of the usual touristy spots. This was much different. We never would have found any of the places on this tour. Hidden gems, indeed. I'd go with six stars if it were an option.”
Cycle 44 km through Kyoto to see Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji with lunch and a guide.
“I was sicker than a dog and Peter made my looooooooonh journey achievable and wonderful. So glad I didn’t call in sick for this one. Request Peter as he is knowledgeable and so patient and kind. Great tour! But yes, long! It really is 8 hours!”
Cycle Kyoto’s full-day ride links temples, shrines, Gion, local lanes, lunch, and Fushimi Inari in one energetic English tour.
“Great intro to Kyoto, happy to see so much in one day. Karl was a fun guide and very knowledgeable. Loved the lunch place Karl brought us to, ramen with a special duck broth, very tasty. I was worried about not being on an e-Bike, but the city was very flat and easy to manage on a regular bike. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Cycle through South Kyoto to Toji, Gion, Tofukuji, and Fushimi Inari on a small-group tour with an English-speaking guide.
“Great Tour plenty of knowledge about areas covered and also areas not covered”
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