Kyoto

15 Best Kyoto Bike Tours

Kyoto is a flat river basin with a cycling path running much of its length, which makes these bike tours easier than they sound. Riders often cross town faster than the buses manage, with the Kamo River herons for company. E-bikes and helmets come standard with the operators listed here.

1.Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto Plus Lunch

Discover the hidden gems of North Kyoto on a thrilling bike tour. Explore ancient temples, lush gardens, and enjoy a delicious lunch along the way.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We were encouraged to take this tour by some friends who had done it a year ago and raved about it being the best way to learn about Kyoto. After experiencing it ourselves, we can definitely see why they loved it! The tour was a…”

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2.Arashiyama Bamboo Bike Tour (Early Bird)

Explore the enchanting Arashiyama Bamboo Grove on a thrilling bike tour. Don't miss out on the Early Bird special! Click now for an unforgettable adventure.

★ 5.0

“What a perfect way to see Kyoto’s hidden gems!! This was the best tour I’ve done in Japan. I learned so much about the culture and the views were stunning. So much better than being with a heard of tourists!”

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3.5 Top Highlights of Kyoto With Kyoto Bike Tour

Discover the enchanting beauty of Kyoto with a thrilling bike tour. Uncover the top 5 highlights and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this iconic city.

★ 5.0

“My husband and I did the Kyoto Bike Tour with Rob. This was part of our 2.5 week trip to Japan and was easily one of the highlights of our honeymoon! Rob was an excellent tour guide. He was incredibly kind, engaging, showed us all…”

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4.Kyoto: Memory Kyoto E-Bike Tour

Discover Kyoto’s top sights on a 6-hour guided e-bike tour, cycling through temples, bamboo forests, and scenic backstreets with expert insights.

★ 4.8

“Benjamin was a great guide! Super knowledgeable on the places we visited and very interesting to talk to! This is a great way to see Kyoto, not only the wonderful temples and gardens but also the back streets and walk ways where everyday living is…”

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6.South Kyoto in a Nutshell: Gentle Backstreet Bike Tour!

Discover the hidden charm of South Kyoto with our leisurely backstreet bike tour! Uncover the secrets of this enchanting city. Join us now!

★ 5.0

“We had a brilliant tour around Kyoto seeing the sites. Our guide took us to a lot of places off the beaten track so we avoided the tourist traps. He really looked after us and made the tour enjoyable. I would highly recommend doing this…”

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7.Kyoto: City Secrets Ebike Tour

Discover the hidden gems of Kyoto on an electrifying ebike tour. Uncover the city's secrets and experience its magic like never before. Book your adventure now!

★ 4.9

“We had a fun afternoon with Michael biking around his neighborhood in Kyoto, visiting shrines and temples and learning about Japanese history and culture. The bike route was well chosen, so there was not significant traffic to contend with and the E bikes were lots…”

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10.Historical Kyoto Bike Tour

Step back in time with our Historical Kyoto Bike Tour and explore the ancient capital's hidden gems. Uncover the secrets of this enchanting city today!

★ 5.0

“Great experience and way to see multiple sights in one day. The bikes were very nice and our guide Posan answered all of our questions and gave interesting insights into Japanese culture. He adapted well when we hit some rain mid day to adjust for…”

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11.Kyoto Bamboo Forest Electric Bike Tour

Discover the enchanting Kyoto Bamboo Forest like never before with our electric bike tour. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty and experience the tranquility of this magical place.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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12.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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15.Kyoto: the Best E-bike Tours, Explore Kyoto like a local!

Explore Kyoto on a guided e-bike tour, cycling through iconic sites, peaceful gardens, and secret streets with a friendly local guide for an authentic experience.

★ 4.9

“The trip was great. our guide was very informed and shared with us information based on what we had already done in Japan. it was great to learn more about the religions and beliefs in Kyoto. we visited beautiful shrines and temples and had a…”

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5.0Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Tofukuji Temple E-Bike Tour4 hours$83 4.9Kyoto Private E-Bike Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems4 - 8 hours$290 4.9Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour Through Backstreets & Temples4 hours$87 5.0Kyoto: Full-Day City Highlights Bike Tour With Light Lunch8 hours$167 5.0Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Golden Pavilion Bike Tour$99.08 5.0KIYOTOs Kyoto Private E-Cycling Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems$198.15 5.0The Beauty of Kyoto by Bike: Private Tour$162.05 5.0Tourist-Free E-Bike Tour Departing From Kyoto Station$99.08 5.0Discover Kyoto at Night by Bike$80.00 5.0A Hidden Gem Away From the Crowds: E-Bike Tour in Arashiyama$99.08 5.0Kyoto E-Bike Tour$70.00 5.0Kyoto Private Cycling Tour by E-Bike With an Authorized Guide$111.91 5.0Kyoto: Hidden Gems Guided Bike Tour and Short Walk4 hours$79 4.9Kyoto: Full Day Bike Tour7.5 hours$116 5.0Discover Kyoto by Bike Full Day Tour$128.48 4.9Kyoto: Half-day Guided Bike Tour with Fushimi Inari3.5 hours$77 5.0Private Cycling Tour by E-Bike (Pm; With an Authorized Guide)$102.47 5.0Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour (Infants & Toddlers)$457.24 5.0Kyoto: Early Bird E-Bike Tour with Lunch7 hours$135 5.0Private Ebike Tour Exploring Fushimi With Torii Red Gate Ride$111.05 5.0Kyoto Shogun Cycling Tour$153.50 4.74.5-hr Kyoto Historical Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO4.5 hours$96 5.0Kyoto Higashiyama Slow Cycling Tour Along the Quiet Waterfront$129.00 5.0Cycling Tour at Uji’s Matcha Green Tea Fields and Heritage4.5 hours$160