Viberest
Tours

Beat the Crowds: Pro-Curated Morning E-Bike Tour, Kyoto Sta

Kyoto, Japanby 京都 ecoトリップ 本店

  • 3.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 6 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

Viberest eSIM

Stay connected in Japan

No roaming fees · installs in minutes

Get Japan eSIM See all Japan plans

Overview

Five main reasons people choose us: (1) Kyotoite (local Japanese gude) show you around (2) Electirc Pedal Asisst Bikes help you go around Kyoto smoothly. (3) Cycling routes carefully chosen by experienced staff at the largest bicycle rental shop in Kyoto (4) Reservation and cancellation requests accepted by 5pm the day before the tour date (5) Half price refund given even if you cancel the tour on the day. This is a special cycling tour which helps you feel the genuine Kyoto and the local vibes. We will be following cycling routes which were carefully selected by experienced staff at Kyoto's largest bicycle rental company, serving about 30,000 people a year. Our aim is to raise awareness of the brilliance of riding a bicycle in the beautiful Kyoto. Bicycle rides help us find the hidden beauty of Kyoto that most tourists are likely to overlook and we hope this tour helps you see things you are not able to see when you take public transport like subways, buses, and taxis.

What's included

  • Water
  • Raincoat
  • Helmet
  • Use of bicycle
  • Liability Insurance
  • Snacks

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

    50 min

    20 minute's ride from Flagship. Our first stop is one of the must-see places in Kyoto, the popular Fushimi-Inari Shrine, which is best-known for the thousands of Tori Gates. We also make our way to see the hidden beauty of bamboo forests, which the most of the visitors are likely to overlook.

  2. 2

    Sanjusangendo Temple

    Pass by

    15 minute's ride from Fushimi-Irari Shrine. Next, we will go through Sanjusangendo Temple, which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, displayed inside the temple.

  3. 3

    Gion

    Pass by

    10 minute's ride from Sanjusandengo. Following the Shirakawa River, we will bike through the old backstreets that lead us to Miyagawa-cho and Tatsumi Bridge in Gion, the famous geisha district. It takes about 20 minutes to ride through the area.

  4. 4

    Nanzen-ji Temple

    20 min

    15 minute's ride from the Gion District. Getting closer to the centre of Kyoto City, we will visit Nanzen-ji Temple, one of the most important Zen temples in Japan.

  5. 5

    Heian Shrine

    20 min

    10 minute's ride from Nanzenji Temple. Our last stop is the popular Shinto shrine called "Heian-Jingu Shrine", which is known as a symbol of being the capital of Japan about 800 years ago.

  6. 6

    Kamogawa River

    Pass by

    10 minute's ride from Heian-Jingu Shrine. Lastly, we will make our way back following the Kamogawa River, probably the most famous river in Kyoto. It takes approximately 20 minutes to get back to our Flagship stop.

Meeting and pickup

2 minutes’ walk from Kyoto-Station Hachijo-Exit. First, go out from Hachijo West Gate of Kyoto station and go across the Hachijo Street to the other side. Next, go straight on the west (right) road of IBIS. Turn right at the first corner and keep walking for a bit and you will find us on your right.

End point

2 minutes’ walk from Kyoto-Station Hachijo-Exit. First, go out from Hachijo West Gate of Kyoto station and go across the Hachijo Street to the other side. Next, go straight on the west (right) road of IBIS. Turn right at the first corner and keep walking for a bit and you will find us on your right.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total duration includes travel time

Cancellation policy

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

Viberest eSIM

Stay online in Japan — from the moment you land in Kyoto

  • Maps, translation & messaging — no roaming fees
  • Install by QR in minutes, keep your own number
  • Delivered to your email right after checkout

More things to do in Kyoto

View all

Bookings are made with our partner Viator. Viberest may earn a commission when you book through these links, at no extra cost to you.

from $91per person

Date & travelers on Viator

Book now