E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Join us for a fun and scenic bike ride through Kyoto’s stunning landscapes, historic sites, and charming streetscapes. This tour offers the perfect mix of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and classic Kyoto charm.
Imagine yourself embarking on a delightful bike tour through the heart of Kyoto, where ancient traditions and natural beauty blend seamlessly. Feel the joy as you pedal your way to serene zen gardens, finding peaceful havens perfect for a moment of reflection.
And all with the ease of an E-bike, these fun little bikes that give you a boost up the gentle hills that surround the city.
For group tours, you can choose between the East Side course which visits the Ginkakuji Temple, with its stunning zen gardens, the Heian shrine with an incredible garden and the amazing Philosopher's Path (3.5hrs)
Or be more adventurous by exploring the West Side with visits to the top hitters, the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, The Golden Pavilion and the amazing Ryoanji Rock Garden (6hrs).
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
E- Bike rental
Landing and facility fees
Guide
Lunch
What To Expect
Heian Shrine
EAST SIDE COURSE: We take you to this shrine which is a recreation of the old imperial capital. We also take you into the hidden garden which boasts three big ponds and plenty of beautiful nature to admire. (note this is only visited on the East Side Course)
Ginkakuji Temple
EAST SIDE COURSE: One of the most splendid zen gardens in all of Kyoto, this temple grounds is one of the most beautiful places to admire Japanese garden design. Also a place with significance as the home of a shogun leader during a time of upheaval in Japanese history. (note this is only visited on the East Side Course
Options
E-Bike Tour (3.5hr) East Tour
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
East Side
E-bike
E-Bike Tour (6hrs) West Side
Duration: 6 hours
Bamboo Grove, Ryoanji, Kinkaku
E-bike
Reviews
285 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Day Out
Jodie S,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00This bike tour was amazing! Kevin, our guide, was so lovely and knowledgeable about all the places he took us to. Riding through the little back streets was so much fun. The ebike was fabulous - high quality, conformable and really easy to ride. I would definitely recommend this tour and Kevin to anyone visiting Kyoto.
Amazing e-bike tour!
Mariam B,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Philip was an amazing tour guide. We got a lot of good information and visited a very beautiful side of Kyoto on e-bike. Totally recommend it!
Highly recommended way to visit Kyoto’s sites
Rachel B,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00This is a great way to see Kyoto and a number of its famous sites. Kevin our guide was highly knowledgeable , deeply enthusiastic and very pleasant company. We had a great day. I would recommend it. The only point of contention (not Kevin‘s fault) is that the tour advertised is incorrect as it can’t be completed in a day! Having said that Kevin did his best to complete as much of it as possible finding very pleasant cycling tracks to join the sites up. It was a full day lasting 6 1/2 hours in total.
Best Way to See Kyoto on a Bike
Michael S,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome trip! Our guide, Kevin, was terrific. He was so knowledgeable and we learned so much. Plus he was like a friend you didn’t know you had. We even had lunch with him after the trip. This was a great way to experience Kyoto. I definitely do it again.
Relaxed tour with good knowledge
Grant W,
Dec 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was one of the least biking heavy bike tours I've ever done, but in a good way. It involves small/medium segments going between locations followed by decent amounts of time spent at those spots waling around and talking. Traditional temples/shrines as well as Roman looking aqueducts (and why that even exists). Our tour guide was great, very focused on history and information about the various stops. My wife and I were the only people on the tour, and he was very accommodating of our questions and was open to changing parts of the tour based on what we wanted. My favorite part was visiting a few gardens that were very peaceful and less crowded with tourists. One was right next to a popular attraction, but I would have never known to look for it if not for this tour.
Related Experiences
Operated by Kyoto Fun