The Kyoto Grand Loop: Full-Day Kyoto Bike Tour (E-bike option)
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Experience the Grand Loop. See more of Kyoto. The Kyoto Grand Loop is a 44 km cycling adventure linking five iconic sights: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion). Between them, ride riverside paths and backstreets through traditional neighborhoods and quieter corners of Kyoto. Skip packed buses and trains. Your bike is your transportation for the day, letting you experience the city at street level with an expert local guide and a small shared group. A light lunch is included. Quality Cannondale city bikes are included. Premium Specialized e-bikes are available for an additional fee. This is a substantial ride with hills and varied terrain. Guests should be comfortable cycling for several hours. Minimum age: 16. *Please notify us of dietary restrictions or food allergies. *Not suitable for pregnant women. *E-bike upgrade requires advance notice. Five iconic sights. One Grand Loop. One unforgettable day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Native English speaking bilingual guide
- Snacks
- Bicycle
- Bottled water
- Helmet
- Admission Fees
- Light Lunch
What's not
- Hotel pick up or drop off
- E-bike (additional fee and confirmation required)
Itinerary
Explore the beauty of the bamboo and be transfixed by one of the top soundscapes of Japan!
Stroll through the famous red torii tunnel for some epic memories!
Venture into the old historical district and world of the Geisha and Maiko!
Enter one of the oldest temples in Kyoto with perhaps the most iconic view of the city!
Enjoy the glimmer of the golden pavilion and find your true zen!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Nearest train station - JR Saga Arashiyama Meeting Point is : JR Saga Arashiyama Station North Gate, Exit right at the ticket gates (See PDF in your Viator messages)
- 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
- Kyoto Bike Tour
- 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
- *Age restriction* must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
- Please notify of food allergies/restrictions at time of booking.
- E-bike upgrades require advance notice and an additional fee
How it compares in Kyoto
- Its from-price is 65% above the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 48 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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