Kamogawa River Kyoto Bike Tour Experience

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.

1. 1

   Nishi Honganji

   Pass by

   We just pass through the front gate of the Temple.

2. 2

   Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

   1.7 hours

   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. 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. 4

   Shimogamo Jinja

   1 hour

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

5. 5

   Kamogawa River

   40 min

   30 minutes cycling along the river.

6. 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.

• 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

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