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Kyoto Back Street Guided Bike Tour

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What to expect

What You'll Get

 

Cycle with a guide and see the hidden gems as well as famous sights of Kyoto.

Highlights

  • Best way to experience the authentic atmosphere of traditional forms of living in the ancient capital of Kyoto
  • Easy bicycle ride lets you enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto comfortably, away from busy main roads
  • An experienced English-speaking guide helps you expand your knowledge of Kyoto

Tour Brief

This bike tour takes you around the back streets of Kyoto with an English-speaking guide. Discover a new side of the city that can't be seen on bus or walking tours. Enjoy sightseeing in historical areas such as Miyagawacho and Gion, where the traditional atmosphere of Kyoto persists. Let our Kyoto back street guided bike tour be one of the highlights of your trip to Japan. 


If you would rather explore Kyoto on foot, please book our Kyoto Private Tour.  

Tour Details

Welcome to Kyoto!

Departure from KCTP Kyoto Station Cycle Terminal
Morning session starts at 09:30
Afternoon session starts at 13:30

Miyagawacho Geisha District 

The tour takes you around Miyagawacho, the second largest among the five entertainment districts in Kyoto. Along with Gion, the district has a unique atmosphere with "machiya" - traditional wooden merchant houses lined along narrow streets. 


Gion Geisha District. 

Gion developed as a significant "kagai", an entertainment district with maiko and geiko, in Kyoto and kept the elegant and refined atmosphere of old times. 


Willow trees along the Shirakawa River. 

The river runs through the Gion area and is lined by many cherry and willow trees, giving it the traditional feel of Kyoto. 


Heian Jingu Shrine. 

Enjoy coasting through the large "torii" gate on your bicycle. 


Kyoto Imperial Palace Park. 

Cycle around the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Kyoto's main river (the Kamo River). 


Tour ends at KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal
Morning section ends at 12:30 
Afternoon section ends at 16:30  

Price from $79/person

Included

Starting Point

Not Included

  •  Services of licensed English-speaking interpreter guide 
  • Rental bicycle fee
  • Accident insurance

Not Included

Starting Point

Not Included

 Admission fees and other costs not included in the itinerar

Starting Point

Starting Point

Starting Point

Kyoto Cycling Tour Project
552-13 Higashiaburanokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto 600-8235 

How to Book

Cancellation policy

Starting Point

  •  Depending on the weather, the cycling tour may be substituted for a walking tour.
  • Traffic and weather conditions may affect the cycling tour finishing time. 

 

  • Children (10 years and older) who cannot ride a bicycle on their own are not allowed to join.
  • Please note that even when children are able to ride independently,  the cycling tour may switch to a walking tour if  KCTP staff  determines that cycling would be dangerous for children who are participating.
  • The cycling tour is recommended for children whose height is over 110 cm (3 ft 7 in).

Cancellation policy

Cancellation policy

Cancellation policy

  •  2 days prior to the day of your trip: 40 % of tour price
  • 1 day prior: 50 % of tour price
  • On the day, no-show: 100 % of tour price 

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