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Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

4.91,121 reviewsKinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

  • 5–6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Combine the fun and freedom of cycling with the discovery of a new city as we explore Kyoto's best known site alongside some of our own favourite secrets! Navigate the backstreets with a friendly, bilingual and experienced guide, explore local shrines and grand temples, quaint shopping arcades and riverside paths while learning about the sites you visit in a light, interesting and fun way. Cycle on high quality 'Trek' and 'Giant' hybrid bikes, sample an authentic and delicious lunch and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Japan's ancient capital. * Must be 13+ to participate as a rider

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Guidance
  • High Quality 'Cannondale' Bike

What's not

  • Extra Drinks
  • Optional Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Start at our shop, meet your guide and other travellers, get your bike fitted and get ready for the day!

    15 min

  2. Enter one of the least visited religious sites in the city and one of the largest wooden buildings in the entire world!

    15 min

  3. Join local shrine goers at Kitano Tenmangu, discover this shrine's fascinating past and enjoy the tranquil mood.

    20 min

  4. Discover one of the most visited attractions in the whole of Japan at the world famous Golden Pavilion. Enjoy an interesting commentary, grab an ice cream and relax!

    30 minAdmission included

  5. Ride through the grounds of the former seat of Japan's imperial family, learn about its past and enjoy!

    Passes by

  6. Stop off in Kyoto's famous geisha district, discover the secrets of this hidden world and maybe even catch a glimpse of one these entertainers hidden away!

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.9

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 8 travellers
Operated by
Cycle Kyoto
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
  • Riders must be at least 13 years old and be comfortable riding a bike
  • Dietary requirements need to be known ahead of time. Please let us know

How it compares in Kyoto

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 31 of 1713.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.

The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.

Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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