15 Best Bike Tours in Kyoto

“This was super well done - and fun! Our guide had tons of knowledge, had a good plan and narrative with time for interests of the group, and it was reallllly nice to enjoy the in between talking time while on a bike instead of…”

“The 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 everRead more”

“This was one of the last few items to cross off my bucket list for Kyoto and it did not disappoint. I had Ray as my tour guide accompanied by Dawn. The guys were highly knowledgeable about the locations we visited. Ray is a sweetheart…”

“Well planned itinerary peppered with lots of opportunities to see Kyoto outside the beaten tourist tracks. Rob was super patient and thoughtful and that makes the tour so enjoyable even for a novice cyclist.”

“Was a great day. Karl had fantastic knowledge. Even though we had seen a few of the attractions is what great to get the background from a great guide.”

“Great bike tour! I’m glad I joined and would definitely recommend it.”

“Me and my partner are in our 40s and we’ve riden on bikes before but e-bikes keep in mind are on a whole new level. I definitely don’t see younger kids on this tour but I feel like it was alot of biking and I…”

“We booked this bike tour to experience Kyoto from a local’s perspective, and Yuki truly delivered. From the moment we met, he made us feel welcome and gave us a great overview of the area before guiding us effortlessly through each stoRead more”

“Amazing, informative journey through southern Kyoto. Jay was a fantastic tour guide. Funny and informative.”

“Shawn was an EXCELLENT tour guide. He remembered everyone’s names and provided interesting and informative explanations of many of the stops on our tour. The best tour by far on our 2 week trip. Thank you!!”

“This trip was so amazing, Mika was our tour guide and she was so kind and thoughtful and amazing !!!!”

“Aska was terrific, relaxed and informative. Loved our tour, such a great way to experience Kyoto!”

“We visited key shrines/temples and the famous Arashiyama bamboo forest with our guide Diego. He was the perfect guide: kind, patient and full of fun facts about the history of each site. The bikes are well maintained and the routes scenic. We had the option…”

“The tour was in winter at 5C with slight drizzle. It was bitter cold. Electric assisted bicycles made riding easy. A good pair of gloves and a neck scarf are important. Guide made adjustments to the tour to allow for stops and hot tea and…”

“Great way to get out of Kyoto and see sites! Biking is a favorite activity in any town/city... this was no exception! Loved the ride along the river, all the things we saw as we moved around town and out to the edges to see…”