Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch
Overview
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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
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Guidance
High Quality 'Giant' Bike
Extra Drinks
Optional Gratuities
What To Expect
Cycle Kyoto
Start at our shop, meet your guide and other travellers, get your bike fitted and get ready for the day!
Nishi Honganji
Enter one of the least visited religious sites in the city and one of the largest wooden buildings in the entire world!
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2018-19
6 Hour Cycling Tour of Kyoto with Lunch
Reviews
1,083 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic!
Wulle9,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic day with a fantastic guide. Lots of historical information spicy with a bib gourmand lunch- it's not getting better.
Fabulous day in Kyoto on bikes
joeyl870,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jay was our guide. He was absolutely fabulous. Knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic, and a great sense of humor. Seeing Kyoto on a bike was great as we were able to see things that would have been missed on a tour or by using public transportation. We covered a lot of ground and enjoyed every minute of it. Highly recommended.
Best Introduction to Kyoto
Coral C,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The highlight of our trip! We chose our very first day in Kyoto to participate in Cycle Kyoto’s bike tour and what a great way to start our Kyoto journey. Our tour guide, Julian, was nothing but knowledgeable, kind, and mega respectful to everyone in the group and everyone we rode by. He gave us so much information and made us feel very safe and taken care of at all times. He took lots of good photos of the group so we didn’t have to worry too much about documenting, which was a plus! Our food stop was ramen and to be honest, the best ramen we had in Japan (and we ate a lot of it in two weeks). We also had an opportunity to get dessert at the Golden Pavilion stop! My Strava clocked about 15.2 miles, with 2 hours 44 active cycling time and almost 6 hours touring (temple and shrine stops, food stop, safety briefing and scenic/informational pit stops). We kept a nice moderate pace that allowed for us riders to ride safely but also enjoy our surroundings. I strongly recommend this tour - just make sure you’re at least a semi active biker (nothing too serious, but it IS 15 miles.)
Nice biking trip around the city
MaartenvanStride,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice trip around Kyoto. Our Guide Julien showed most of the major temples and told some nice interesting facts. Also gave glimpse of his life in Kyoto.
North Cycle tour
Adventure641871,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do while in Kyoto ! The whole experience was amazing - Julian our tour guide was awesome - cycling through the back streets - Geisha area - temples and just learning about history/customs etc was an eye opener ! Highly recommend ✅✅✅✅✅
Great experience
Inspire50631822405,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really super fun. Nice route cycled and everything ran smoothly. Quin is an enthusiastic guide and we have learned and done a lot!
Wonderful Kyoto bike tour!
temiladea2017,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had the pleasure of a bike tour with Indra and we could not have been happier with the experience. Cheerful and informative guide providing insights from a range of historical periods of Japan, picturesque and safe route with plenty of photo opportunities and a peaceful and delicious lunch along the way. Highly recommend this tour. Please note - if coming from Kyoto station, give yourself extra time to get there as it's easy to get lost in the station!
Great Cycling Tours!
Dawn E,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did 2 tours - North Kyoto and early bird ( east) e- bike tour. Both tours and guides were excellent. It was a lovely way to see several temples and different areas of Kyoto. It is a great way to cover a lot of territory as the temples/ shrines are spread out and we were only here a couple of days. I would highly recommend this tour company!
Wonderful bike tour!
Temilade A,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I had the pleasure of a bike tour with Indra and we could not have been happier with the experience. Cheerful and informative guide providing insights from a range of historical periods of Japan, picturesque and safe route with plenty of photo opportunities and a peaceful and delicious lunch along the way. Highly recommend this tour. Please note - if coming from Kyoto station, give yourself extra time to get there as it's easy to get lost in the station!
North Kyoto Tour + Lunch
Go14157841063,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juan was my tour guide and he was very informative! He especially knew how to keep our group hydrated while we were biking in some really hot weather. I would come back to cycle kyoto again if im ever in the area again. Its a great way to explore the city
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