Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a late start and absolutely fall in love with Arashiyama on this amazing afternoon tour! Take a trip back in time where the very roads you ride were sub-temples of our World Heritage Tenryuji Zen Temple followed by a short hike up to the impressive panoramic view of Kyoto from Iwatayama Mountain and the accompanying Iwatayama Monkey Park. You will even experience some bamboo forest viewing and visits to some local shrines and temples not frequented by the crowds of tourists.
*AGE REQUIREMENT: Children must be at least 10 years old to participate. Please book our "Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour (Infants & Toddlers)" for families with children under 10 years of age.
Additional Info
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
E-bikes and youth bikes are available upon request (additional fee may apply)
*AGE REQUIREMENT: Children must be at least 10 years old to participate. Please book our "Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour (Infants & Toddlers)" for families with children under 10 years of age.
What To Expect
Monkey Park Iwatayama
Take a pleasant 20 minute walk up to the top of Iwata mountain to the Monkey Park. Enjoy possible monkey viewing and an amazing view of Kyoto City.
Bamboo Forest Street
Explore the beauty of the bamboo and be transfixed by one of the top soundscapes of Japan!
Options
Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots
What‘s Included
Native English speaking bilingual guide
Admission fees
Bicycle
Bottled water
Helmet
No hotel pickup or drop off
Gratuity for your guide (always appreciated!)
E-bike (We use standard Cannondale city bikes)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
325 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun tour! Highlight was the monkeys!
nicoleh2015,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Out guide, Cass, was great. Knowledgeable and chill.
Great way to experience Kyoto
Voyager38201365958,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family of four highly enjoyed this tour. Our guide Yuki was so knowledgeable and friendly, answering all our questions and telling us fun facts about Japanese history and culture. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kyoto.
Go by bicycle!
Maryanne W,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to spend an afternoon! Bike tour was wonderful with Cass guiding us through streets, parks, and sites. His knowledge was much appreciated. Great way to cover places you’ll want to visit!
Fantastic!
F3519OTrobink,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family loved our biking tour with Don! He was so insightful about the places we visited and talked to everyone and ensured they had the best tour and best overall trip to Kyoto. The monkey park was so much fun and had a beautiful view. The bamboo forest, shrines and gardens were beautiful! Definitely a highlight of our vacation.
Great way to cover a number of sites via bike.
Kturne,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing afternoon on the Kyoto Bike and Monkey Tour! The bike ride was mostly flat and easy, while the Monkey Park hike was more challenging but absolutely worth it for the incredible views and the chance to feed the monkeys. Cass was a fantastic guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour!
Perfect Afternoon, Beautiful, Less Crowded - A+
amandadawsonaz,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with Rob. It was just me and my 19 year old daughter and we had a fantastic time. Loved that we were on less crowded roads, and the timing of all the attractions seemed perfect - less crowded made each one more enjoyable.
Cass was a great guide....
Zev G,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Cass was a great guide. Fun dude, very knowledgeable, good sense of humor. Very amiable. The bikes were in great shape, too! Well tuned, and comfortable seats.
Book this tour as soon as you get to Kyoto!
ShannonB238,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the highlight of my stay in Kyoto! Don was an amazing guide - he was genuinely passionate about the sites and made sure everyone on the tour was comfortable with the pace - especially considerate of finding shady places to stop and hydrate on a hot day. I was running late for the 12:45 meet up time and he was super patient giving me step by step directions to make sure I made it. The PDF photos that came with the confirmation were super helpful. Additionally, I have a janky knee and Don was sooo kind checking in on me on the trek up and down from the monkey park. He took tons of photos throughout the day and emailed them that night.
Beautiful and Fun Day!
Christy B,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great day! Don our guide was so helpful in setting bikes up properly and explaining the route. He always made sure everyone was able to stay with the group and was very patient. He provided so much information bout the sights and local culture. He was also very mindful of everyone’s time and made sure we had plenty of time to make reservations. We were able to see everything on the itinerary with time spent at each stop, and he took many photos which he quickly shared. What a great day- thank you Don
Beautiful and Fun day!
Christy B,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great day! Don our guide was so helpful in setting bikes up properly and explaining the route. He always made sure everyone was able to stay with the group and was very patient. He provided so much information bout the sights and local culture. He was also very mindful of everyone’s time and made sure we had plenty of time to make reservations. We were able to see everything on the itinerary with time spent at each stop, and he took many photos which he quickly shared. What a great day- thank you Don!
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