Kyoto Bike Tour

Explore beautiful Japan
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TicketPrice per person¥ 25.000,-ClockDuration8.5 hours
May 22, 2026 - English - 08:30
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Due to the heat, this tour is not offered in August.

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  • FREE CANCELLATIONUp to 24 hours before the tour
  • Kyoto Bike Tour
  • Discover the most beautiful spot
  • Incl. simple lunch and entrance tickets
  • Bike with local English-speaking guide
  • Easy online booking

On our amazing Kyoto Bike Tour, you will discover no less than 5 highlights of Kyoto in one day. An unforgettable bike adventure! The guide is a true local and knows the city like the back of his hand, the best way to learn about Japanese culture.

Kyoto bike tour with a local

The guide will take you through the following sights:

  • The Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
  • The Kiyomizu-dera temple
  • The Arashiyama bamboo forest
  • Gion, the geisha district
  • The Kinkaku-ji temple (Golden Pavilion).
  • And much more…

On this tour you will explore real everything Kyoto, or Kyoto, has to offer. In about 8.5 hours, the local guide will take you on a fantastic day trip along the most important and beautiful spots of this city. How about a walk through the breathtaking bamboo forest of Arashiyama. Or witnessing the Golden Pavilion, one of the most beautiful temples in Kyoto. Unwind and enjoy one of the most iconic views from the mystical Kiyomizu Temple. Or cycle through the cozy streets of one of Kyoto’s geisha districts. So there is something for everyone.

Did you know that Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan for over a thousand years? Or that it is the only larger city in Japan that offers an interesting mix of pre-war buildings and contemporary structures? This and many more fun facts the guide knows how to tell you. There is also plenty of time for photos and plenty of tips for the rest of your stay.

Note: Please note that this tour is accessible from 16 years and not suitable for pregnant women. The tour takes about 8.5 hours and we cycle on an MTB about 44km, so you should have a sufficient physical condition to participate.

Book now, quickly and easily

Have you become enthusiastic about the Kyoto Bike Tour? Then don’t wait too long and book your place easily and quickly online now. After booking you will receive a confirmation e-mail with all the important information.

Your vacation is only complete with Baja Bikes’ Kyoto bike tour!

Information
Important to know:
  • Reservations are required
  • Payment is in advance through the website
  • Free change or cancellation up to 24h in advance
  • Accessible from 16 years of age
  • Distance: approx. 44 km
Included:
  • Use of the mountain bike
  • The local guide
  • Helmet
  • Simple lunch
  • Entrance tickets
  • A top-notch experience!
  • Photo moments
Additional options:
  • Helmets: available, mandatory
  • Children's bicycles: not available
  • Child seats: not available
  • Electric bike: not available
  • Tandem: not available
Group size:
  • Bookable for groups of: 2 to 10 participants
  • Average group size: 8 participants
  • Minimum number: 2 participants
Sustainability & CSR
That's why this tour is good for you and the planet:
  • Bike tours are a form of sustainable tourism
  • You save 1.5 to 2 kilos of Co2 compared to the bus
  • You stimulate the local economy and employment
  • You help invest in green infrastructure locally
  • Cycling is healthy and relaxing
  • Read more about Baja Bikes & sustainability
Meeting point
  • Details are in the booking confirmation
  • Easy to reach by public transportation
  • Online reservations for the tour are required!

Saga-Arashiyama Station, 11-1 Sagatenryuji Kurumamichicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8373, Japan

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This is what customers say about this tour

21 rate this tour with 4.8 stars

Rob was the best guide we’ve had during our Japan trip. If you would only have 1 day in Kyoto then this bike tour gets you around almost all the important highlights. Very educational, but not exaggerated.. nice stories … Rob gave us cool pointers for where and how to take the best pictures. Also happy to help out if you wanted a picture with 2. Summarised: we had the time of our life Ps: you definitely need an E- bike for the 52km tour.

Review Person

It was a nice tour especially the part along the river. By the sightseeingpoints was the guide giving a lot of interesting details and he had an answer on our questions. The last part was not so interesting and it was a pitty we didn't stop at the beautiful stop near the river.

Review Person

Great tour. So glad we took the daytour. We were very lucky with the weather. So t shirts on. The guide Rick was more than a guide. He told us a lot of Japanese habits and traditions. The lunch was great as well. E bikes were not necessary. But if you are not a little fit I would recommend an ebike.

Review Person

Rick was a fantastic guide!

Review Person

It was a really enjoyable, varied day. I saw lots of beautiful places and learnt a great deal. The cycling was really great fun. The place where we had lunch was absolutely delicious. In just one day, you get to see many of Kyoto’s most famous sights as well as a glimpse of everyday life. *** and *** were truly amazing tour guides and are a big part of why this tour is so enjoyable. I’d definitely recommend it.

Review Person

Leuke fietstour met de Braziliaan *** die hier al 25 jaar woont. Veel leuke highlights gezien en op een goed tempo. Aan het eind van de tour kregen we ook nog een advies om highlights te bezoeken waar we niet waren geweest. Leuke dag met gelukkig een heerlijk zonnetje!

Review Person

We had a great tour with our guide ***. We were impressed by his excellent explanations and insights in Japanese culture and beliefs. He also guided us safely and comfortably through Kyoto traffic. We highly recommend the tour and *** in particular!

Review Person

My advise to the company is: offer all the participants the choise of an e-bike directly in your programma without an extra fee. It s a tough ride. We liked it. The tour gives a lot of good views and Cas is a very good papperazi.

Review Person

Fantastic personalized bike tour with Peter in Kyoto

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8.5 hours