Private Kyoto Back Street Cycling Tour w. ENG-Speaking Guide
Kyoto, Japanby Beauty of Japan
- 3 hours
- Up to 8 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
This is the most popular and easiest tour to enjoy by bicycle. The tour starts and ends at Kyoto Station, is short in distance, and is reasonably priced. The mostly flat roads make cycling comfortable for everyone from children to the elderly. In addition to spots such as "Gion" and "Kyoto Gyoen" where you can enjoy Kyoto's unique atmosphere, you can also stop at high-impact temples and shrines such as "Higashi Honganji" and "Heian Jingu" depending on time and your preference. If you are lucky, you may even meet a maiko! Feel the breeze and aroma of Kyoto along the river as you tour the back alleys of the city, which you will not find in any guidebooks. You will surely discover a new Kyoto. The tour includes 1) Guide fee (With English speaking guide / 1 guide for 1 group) 2) guide for 1 group) 3) Admission fees 4) Rental bike 5) Accident insurance
What's included
- Use of bicycle
- If you request the tour conclude away from Kyoto Station, there is a 500 yen bike collection fee
Itinerary
- 1
Kyoto Station Building
Pass by
Meet up KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal @Dep. 9:30 / 13:30 for departure!
- 2
Gion
15 min
This is Kyoto! The Kyoto cityscape spreads out before you. You may run into Maiko on the street.
- 3
Kyoto
Pass by
Along the Shirakawa river, cycling on the path beside a clear stream will make you refreshed.
- 4
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Pass by
You will ride on the road around the Kyoto imperial palace and Kamo River(鴨川), the river is familiar to local people.
- 5
Kyoto Station Building
Pass by
Coming back, you can ride it continually for 500yen each/ 500yen per bicycle after the tour.
Meeting and pickup
KCTP Kyoto Station Cycle Terminal: 2 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station Nishinotoin Exit (inside Bic Camera), 3 minutes walk from Central Exit (north side) Baggage will be checked free of charge during the tour. Please note that valuables, fragile items, and perishable foods are not accepted.
End point
KCTP Kyoto Station Cycle Terminal: 2 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station Nishinotoin Exit (inside Bic Camera), 3 minutes walk from Central Exit (north side) Baggage will be checked free of charge during the tour. Please note that valuables, fragile items, and perishable foods are not accepted.
Good to know
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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