8 Best Bike Tours with Lunch in Kyoto

Lunch on a Kyoto bike tour tends to be the good kind, a set meal at a local restaurant rather than a sandwich in a park. One of these rides out to the satoyama farmland on the city’s rural edge, which few visitors see.

2.Kyoto Historical Highlights Cycling Tour With World Heritage Zen Temple

Discover the hidden gems of Kyoto on an exhilarating cycling tour. Immerse yourself in history and culture, visiting a World Heritage Zen Temple along the way.

★ 5.0

“I had a great day biking around Kyoto with Yusuke! I wasn’t expecting it to be a private tour but that was a nice surprise because I could go at my own pace. Yusuke was a super friendly and knowledgeable guide - he made sure…”

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3.Kyoto: Full-Day City Highlights Bike Tour With Light Lunch

Discover the enchanting city of Kyoto on an exhilarating full-day bike tour. Explore iconic landmarks, savor a light lunch, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this ancient capital.

★ 5.0

“What we liked most was the knowledge and total respect of Japanese culture from our guide Ray. The tour itself was a fantastic insight to Kyoto, covering the main attractions but through many back streets and laneways that tourist buses will never fit into! Ray…”

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4.Kyoto Satoyama Cycling in Nantan With the Electric Assist Bike

Glide through Kyoto's picturesque Nantan region on an electric-assist bike, uncovering the area's cultural treasures and immersing yourself in Japan's revered heritage. What surprises await?

★ 5.0

“I led a school group from the US to participate in this bike tour. I'm from Kyoto, but it was my first time visiting Sonobe and making soba on my own. The nature in Sonobe was so beautiful and my friends told me that the…”

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6.W/Lunch: Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples

Cycle Kyoto’s Kamo River paths, Gion and Zen temples on a small-group tour with a local guide and a traditional Japanese lunch.

★ 5.0

“great way to experience kyoto. wish we could cycle slower though so we could enjoy the sights and surroundings more. overall though, the tour was great. learned a lot from the tour guide and even got some recommendations for my Nara trip the following day.”

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7.Kyoto: North Kyoto Guided Cycling Tour with Lunch

Explore Kyoto's highlights on a guided cycling tour covering temples, shrines, the Imperial Palace, and Gion, with a delicious local lunch included.

★ 5.0

“המדריך , שון, היה מצויין.. עם הרבה מאד ידע והסביר באופן רהוט ביותר על כל נקודה שעברנו דרכה בטיול. כמו כן נענה לבקשותינו בנושא ארוחת הצהריים. דאג לספק לנו מים כל הזמן כי היה מאד חם באותו יום .. כ- 35 מעלות.. תודה היה מעולה”

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8.Kyoto Satoyama Cycling With Prayer Food Culture

Captivating countryside cycling through Japan's Satoyama region, blending scenic routes with cultural immersion and culinary delights. Discover the essence of this unique experience.

★ 5.0

“The story of our guide Maki-san is: From the microphone built into the helmet, I was able to listen to it. Also, while talking to each other, Touring 🚴. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories. We had more fun than we expected! As…”

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