Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour
Overview
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4 hours 15 minutes
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This is an incredible 25km E-bike tour that focuses on exploring the celebrated Arashiyama Bamboo Grove district, but also takes time to explore stunning temple environments aways from the tourist tracks.
Hop on our new Panasonic E-bikes and cover a lot of ground as we pedal effortlessly through a blend of urban and countryside settings. We will bike past Kyoto's daily life and give you insight into the city's rich history, culture, and scenic beauty.
We only allow a maximum of 8 guests for a safe and controlled experience.
Travellers should be comfortable riding 25km or 4 hours. Must be 15 years or older.
We meet 20 minutes before departure in order to get you comfortable on your E-bike.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Not recommended for travellers who cannot cycle 25 km or 4 hours
Must be 15 years of age or older
No-shows/late/ missing the tour for any reason is non-refundable/ non-transferable/ non-amendable
Guests who choose not to participate/cannot ride a bicycle will not be refunded
This 25km tour is designed for riders who are confident and comfortable riding a bicycle for 4 hours.
Tours cannot be changed to different departure times less than 24 hours before departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Helmet
Use of bicycle
Temple Fees
What To Expect
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
This serene temple is away from the crowds, and we will view its expansive collection of small buddhist statue figures and check out a few funny surprises.
We will walk through this fabulous moss temple and take-in its relaxing and contemplative settings.
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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour
Reviews
182 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Must Do!
theocgirl,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our bike tour was great and we're so glad we did it! Riding through the local neighborhoods and farms was beautiful and a very nice break in getting away from the the usual Kyoto crowds. The e-bike made the ride very easy and it was such a nice way to take in the local scenery, visit the sites and hear about the history from the bike tour guide in a small group setting. Our guide, Sean was friendly, knowledgeable and somehow managed to get the perfect photo of our group of 4 at the crowded Bamboo Forest so that it looks like we were the only people there. Towards the end of the ride, we stopped at a small ice cream shop that 2 very sweet Japanese senior citizens run. We got caught in a little rain at the end which didn't bother any of us because we had rain jackets and the rain added to the adventure of it all - and the sweet ladies at the ice cream shop even came out with towels to dry off the bike seats. :) I highly recommend this tour - it's a good one and well worth the cost.
ricefields, bamboo, pond, temple and shrines
conny18,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great afternoon! Thanks to the E -bikes cycling was smooth and it was a pleasant ride out of town. Our guide Henry was good fun and very knowledgeable about Japan, culture and society. Visiting temples, a Zen garden and bamboo forest were on the list but the real adventure was enjoying the ride.
Henry treated us to an experience of Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, rice fields and bamboo. We were fortunate to see
Y6401BOshaunam,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Henry is passionate about Kyoto and Japan. We pedalled to interesting Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, learning more about the Shinto and Buddhist religions. Cycling was a good way to see the Arashiyama area with rice fields and bamboo. We were fortunate see geisha in the geisha area, With Henry, we also had a good perspective on modern day Japan.
Great way to see the bamboo forest and more!
GM409MV,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fun and informative bike tour with Sean, seeing places we would have likely never made it to by ourselves. Highlight of our trip!
Great E-Bike Tour
JedsTravels,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on our e-bike tour to the bamboo forest. It was so nice to do on bikes. Michael was a wonderful guide. We would highly recommend this tour.
Fully enjoyed the tour & guide Michael!
Nomad47736463616,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fully enjoyed the tour: it felt very local, we were driving through very quiet areas. Good bikes &guide Michael to recommend!
Fun bike tour!
Diannepi,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed this bike tour in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto…visited a couple of quiet temples and a bamboo grove. My favorite part was riding on quiet backroads through family farms, topped off with an ice cream stop! Michael was a great guide, very informative and fun to chat with. Recommend!
The best way to see Kyoto
133drewk,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible scenes and lots of interesting info. I loved zooming through the neighborhood backstreets on the way to the outskirts of town. Henry is an amazing guide! Would do again!
Outstanding
Brenda C,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous ride through the countryside. Tour operator was very well informed. Really enjoyed learning about the history of these parts of Japan. He was very knowledgeable about the culture and explained things very well.
Must Do in Kyoto
thewhirl2016,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00FANTASTIC!. Yuta was a pleasure to meet and have guide us through both of the tours. Passionate, informative and generous with his answers. Highly recommended! It was such a joy to have the opportunity to see some of the Hidden locations and the Bamboo Forest. Again Yuta was brilliant. 5 STARS ++ Trev & Jodie
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