Pedal Adventure Kyoto E-Bike tour : True Kyoto Avoid the crowds
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Perfect for those seeking a genuine Kyoto experience—or for returning visitors looking to escape the usual crowds—this tour offers a deeper, more intimate connection to the city’s rich culture and history.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Please do let us know ahead of booking of any allergies/dietary requirements that you may have. We can usually cater for Vegetarians etc but please do let us know ahead of booking.
Helmet
Use of bicycle
In-person guide English or Japanese
Gratuities
What To Expect
Heian Shrine
After being kitted out with your e-bike we will cycle for approximately 15 minutes to Heian Shrine. We will pedal through the iconic Torii gate as we make our way to some of Kyoto’s best secret gems.
Enkoji Temple
After our cycle from Heian Jingu we will step into a quiet, tucked-away shrine steeped in the history of Shintoism. Here, you’ll explore age-old rituals and spiritual traditions that lie at the core of Japanese culture, all within a peaceful setting far from the usual tourist paths. From here, we’ll cycle a short way to a historic Zen temple, home to stunning gardens and its own peaceful bamboo forest—a beautiful retreat in true Kyoto!
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Pedal Adventure Kyoto E-Bike tour : True Kyoto Avoid the crowds
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Secret Spots of Kyoto with Maki: An Exceptional Experience.
Nadine R,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was the most incredible experience of Kyoto, and my guide Maki could not have done more to show me such an unstated side of Kyoto. Being in the middle of June, I expected to encounter hoards of people everywhere I went. And while I love to explore new places, over tourism can certainly put a dampener on on these things. Incredibly, Maki sought out the lesser know spots, allowing me to soak up the magic of the city without hundreds of tourists. The experience was wholly authentic, and Maki's manner was service minded throughout. Maki weaved personal experience and stories into the various stops, creating context and significance around what I was seeing. This is worlds apart from a genetic tour guide experience where context and personal attachment is often missed. I have spend 15 years in Japan on and off, and learnt more about every day culture in this afternoon with Maki than I have in the last five years combined. For anyone looking to depend their understanding of this place, and discover the secret spot of Kyoto - book a tour with Maki: a talent guide and kind human through and through.
Great time even amidst an...
Patrick Y,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great time even amidst an afternoon rain that cooled us off. Maki offered insight in Kyoto’s history and a fun ride around the city
Kyoto highlight
Nick W,
Oct 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was a great tour and really lived up to its name of true Kyoto. Saw places I certainly would have never found by myself. Definitely the highlight of my time in Kyoto!
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