Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids )
Overview
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3 hours
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Discover the charm of Arashiyama on our exclusive family bike tour with your infants and toddlers. Cycle at a casual and safe pace, and enjoy scenic backstreets removed from the bustle and traffic of downtown Kyoto. Our carefully curated route of about 7km is designed to keep safety a top priority for you and your children. As the only Arashiyama-based bike tour, we are excited to share the beauty of this region with your family.
Pricing is based on a family of up to 4 participants.
If your group exceeds 4, there is an additional fee required of 15,000 yen for each additional participant.
This is a public tour. You may be matched with another family. Please inquire separately for a private experience.
*You must have at least one participant who is under the age of 12 years old and is accompanied by an adult.
*Height of 123 cm and under will ride in a child seat or tag along.
*There is a light snack included. We cannot accommodate all dietary restrictions and allergies.
Additional Info
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
*AGE REQUIREMENT: Must have at least one child in your party under 12 years old to participate.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Monkey Park Iwatayama
Get ready to monkey around at Arashiyama Monkey Park! Meet adorable monkeys up close and soak in the most breathtaking panoramic views of Kyoto City. Adventure, cuteness, and stunning scenery await! ***Involves 20-30 minute hike up Monkey Mountain.
Arashiyama
Cycle with your family along the stunning backstreets and experience how the locals live.
What‘s Included
English speaking bilingual guide
Snacks
Helmet
Drinks
Use of bicycle
Child bicycle, child seat, or tag along attachment
E-bikes (we use standard Cannondale city bikes)
Gratuity for your guide (always appreciated!)
Hotel pick up or drop off
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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids )
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Family Kyoto Bike Tour
X5493NBmarkm,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Peter this morning. Our family of five learned a lot and had a very enjoyable experience! We would highly recommend Peter and Kyoto Bike Tours!
Best afternoon in Kyoto👌👌👌
DayTrip13928630342,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yuki was our guide for a group of 4 adults and two elementary age kids and he made it such a relaxed, positive and educational experience! We loved it! It was well over four hours filled with stops at bamboo forests, Monkey Park( be prepared to walk up steep hill for 20 minutes) playgrounds and the best donut treat ever after a very busy afternoon. Yuki was especially good with the kids, giving them stamps on (a book they gifted ) from each place they visited. He made them feel special! Thank you 🙏 Kyoto Bike Tours. Highly recommend for families with confident bikers! 🚴🏻♀️
Outstanding family bike tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo forest!
alexlee314,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was arguably our single favorite memory in a Japan trip full of outstanding experiences over 2 weeks! Ray is a 5 star tour guide (and an even better person) who is an experienced cyclist with a local's knowledge of Kyoto and Japan overall. He also happens to be amazing with children (we brought a 10 year old, two 7 year olds, and a 4 year old). We had so much fun cycling through parts of Kyoto, the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and seeing Kyoto on high while feeding the monkeys at the monkey park. Ray took his time and you can tell he is proud of his city. We felt comfortable. safe, and looked after throughout the tour. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Fantastic family bike tour
I6089CPalisonf,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience on the Kyoto Family Bike Tour! It was such a wonderful way to see Kyoto and visit places we may have missed. Our guide, Ray, was phenomenal and took incredible photos. Highly recommend!
A must do with your kids in Kyoto!
emilywX173WO,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are looking for a safe, super fun and beautiful bike tour of Kyoto with your kids, search no more ! Peter was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable about Japanese culture and traditions, we learned so much! The kids ( 8 and 11yo) had a blast wandering around the bamboo forest and the monkey park! We recommend this tour to all families looking for a different way of discovering this stunning part of Kyoto!
An absolute must do with your kids!
Emily W,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are looking for a safe, super fun and beautiful bike tour of Kyoto with your kids, search no more ! Peter was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable about Japanese culture and traditions, we learned so much! The kids ( 8 and 11yo) had a blast wandering around the bamboo forest and the monkey park! We recommend this tour to all families looking for a different way of discovering this stunning part of Kyoto!
Incredibly good tour for family
Freedom492352,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The family tour was fantastic! We had 3 adults, a 5 year old and 2 year old twins. Ray was really good with the kids and they loved the stamp books he gave them. The bamboo forest was great to see and the monkey park was amazing. This bike tour was a great way to see the city. The cycling was easy and the stops were timed perfectly. To end it with the “best donuts in the world” really topped off the trip. If you are in Kyoto with kids, you will love it!
We didn't see time passing. Kids also loved
Explore26152469077,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were at de bike tour with our 5 e 8 year old son. The bicycles were in excellent condition. Our 5-year-old son used a tandem bicycle. It was winter, but the cold didn't bother us. We had a great afternoon. Our guide was Ray, he's great with kids and taught us a lot about Japanese culture. He took a tour without any rush and we lost track of time. Plus, he took great photos.
Amazing experience with Ray!
carlosaugustoa78,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ray was really lovelly with our family (2 adults and 2 kids), especially with our 8 and 5 year ald kids. We had a great afternoon with him. Ray bought us local food and show the best spots (bamboo forest, rice fields, mountain monkeys). Beaultiful places and a lot of japanese culture learning. He is very funny, and We laught a lot during ou 4 hours journey. We appreciated a lot!
Fun and fact-filled family adventure
ExcitedOz,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top-class experience led by experienced and knowledgeable team, enjoyed by three under 10s and mum and dad. From the first contact, the KBT team were responsive and flexible. Bikes were new and tailored to the ages of the kids. Peter took care of the rest. Itinerary has kids' needs in mind and Peter dropped in informative tidbits throughout the tour. We loved it and would have done the full day if we'd known.
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