Kyoto Private Bicycle Tour

Kyoto Private Bicycle Tour (6/8 hours)

 

While doing a private walking tour is a great way to discover the city, why not save your energy and zoom through Kyoto by (electric) bicycle instead? You will pass through Kyoto’s eastern neighborhoods while really feeling the atmosphere of the city as you see locals going about their daily lives. Check out our Kyoto bicycle tour itinerary!

 

Kyoto bicycle tour itinerary

 

Your experienced private guide will navigate you through the backstreets expertly and tell you more about the former capital city’s history and culture at the stops you will make. You will see some of Kyoto’s highlights as well as savor some of the local life while riding through Kyoto’s backstreets.

 

You can choose one of the routes below, and ask for adjustments if you have different ideas.

 

Eastern Highlight Route

 

*Ginkakuji (Silver Pavillion): this artful temple was the retirement villa of a former shogun.

*Philosophers Path (in spring and autumn): a wonderful walkway to enjoy seasonal delights like sakura and autumn foliage.

*Yasaka Shrine and Gion district: one of the oldest shrines in Japan located in Kyoto’s traditional geisha district.

*Higashiyama area: Kyoto’s artisanal heart can be found here, with many local specialty shops.

*Kiyomizu Dera: the vista from this terraced temple is world-famous, and every season has something special to offer here.

*Fushimi Inari (8-hour route): the long, winding road under the red torii gates is magical in this sake-district shrine.

 

Western Highlight Route

 

*Nijo Castle: this old palace of the Tokugawa shogunate in Kyoto is the best example of Edo-period castle palace architecture.

*Kinkakuji (Golden Pavillion): for many, this is one of the absolute highlights of their trip, for this literally golden temple is one of the world’s most beautiful sights.

*Ryoanji: this temple is known for its peaceful zen garden that consists of perfectly raked stones that will make you feel calm by just looking at it.

*Arashiyama district: it is easy to spend hours in this popular Kyoto district with its preserved winding streets in the back and bamboo forest as the main attraction.

 

Kyoto bicycle tour languages

 

Our Kyoto bicycle tour is offered in the following languages:

 

*English

*Dutch

 

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If you would like to adjust the itinerary to include a personal request, please let us know when booking. Everything is possible with a private tour!

 

For more information, inquiries, and bookings you can email us at [email protected] or click the ‘More information’ button

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CUSTOMERS’ VOICE

Jan Wagemaker

“The individual journey we made was well prepared by Tokiotours. The few problems we experienced during our 3.5 week trip were neatly resolved. Stefanie and Steven, the guides we experienced in Tokyo and Kyoto respectively, did their job in an exceptionally good way. A great memory.”

Peter Carroll

“My wife and I headed to Tokyo earlier this year and booked 3 first class tours with this company. All excellent, very informative and gave us a unique behind the curtain insight into a culture that was completely foreign to me. I would 100% recommend Tokiotours for anyone looking to get the most out of their time in Tokyo. Great fun!”

Herman

The individual journey we made was well prepared by Tokiotours. The few problems we experienced during our 3.5 week trip were neatly resolved. Stefanie and Steven, the guides we experienced in Tokyo and Kyoto respectively, did their job in an exceptionally good way. A great memory.

Klaas F.

We look back on a very successful trip through Japan! Also thanks to your efforts it has been an unforgettable trip. Z. loved the morning in Harajuku with cotton candy, photo booth and VR experience. I liked the bike tour and especially the bamboo forest in Kamakura -> the bamboo forest in Kyoto was disappointing compared to that one… but Kyoto has very beautiful old places and Floris’ help for the reservation at Misono was fantastic.

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I am a first-time visitor to Japan and travelled by myself so I booked one-on-one guiding tours. Had a wonderful time with all three guides from Tokiotours – Thom, Stefanie and Haruka. Thom is an encyclopedia on history, culture and religious practices and also a very nice guy, Stefanie with a gift of bringing Japanese history alive and making it very memorable and Haruka with her love of Japanese cuisine thanks to whom I enjoyed the very best and freshest sea-urchins on Tokyo Tsukiji market ever. Thank you to all of you!