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3 hours 45 minutes
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This is an 8 kilometer E-biking ride that visits famous attractions as well as hidden gems in Kyoto such as the Kinkakuji, Daitokuji Temple Complex in order to visit the Koto-in and Zuiho-in, Imamiyajinja and the Kitanotenmangu Temple.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 13 years
No-shows or missed bookings for any reason are nonrefundable/non amendable/non transferable
Must arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. We depart at 8:30, 9, 12:30, 1pm. If you are late and miss the tour you will not be refunded.
Guests who choose not to participate/cannot ride a bicycle will not get refunded
Tours cannot be changed to different departure times less than 24 hours before departure.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Water
Rental helmet
English-speaking route coordinator
Rental bike
Food and drinks, unless specified
We will park our bikes and walk through one of the most photographed temples in Japan, The Golden Pavilion. This is a must-see UNESCO attraction. We will view Kyoto's iconic golden temple that sits on a picturesque pond and mountain backdrop, and chat a bit about Zen garden design.
1,609 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Anna T,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
We had a great tour with Henry! He was super knowledgeable and took us to places we wouldn’t have found on our own; the time flew by even in the August heat. Henry also shared some great restaurant and site seeing recommendations after the tour. Highly recommend this tour if you’re interested in learning more about some off-the-beaten path locations in Kyoto.
victoria b,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
We really enjoyed the tour. We learned so much about the history of Kyoto. It was a great experience. It was so much fun biking around the city.
Ramsey N,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
Michael was our guide He was fabulous probably the best most informed and entertaining guide I have ever had
Nicole F,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
So much fun! I loved that this tour was a bit active, but in an easier way with the e-bikes. Because of the bikes, we got to cover so much more area. It was a hot summer day but this was super manageable. Our guide Henry was so awesome. Funny and extremely knowledgeable, it was easy for our group to get into fun discussions on Japanese history, economics, traditions, misconceptions, and obscure historical events! Henry definitely made the tour feel special, you can tell he really cares, way better than some commercial style type tours we’ve been on.
Emily P,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
Brilliant explore on bikes in the foothills of Kyoto with hugely knowledgeable guide seeking out hidden temples and gardens.
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