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15 Kyoto Bike Tours, Compared on Price

57 tours  ·  from $22 a head

The 15 best kyoto bike tours, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Start at number one and work down until something fits your day.

Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch - Kinkakuji, Kyoto’s famous Golden Pavilion
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Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

1.Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,087 reviews · from $106Our pick

Ride a fitted Cannondale bike from Cycle Kyoto with a guide and no more than seven other people. Over five to six hours, visit Nishi Honganji, Kitano Tenmangu, Kinkakuji, former imperial grounds and Gion, with temple entry fees and a Japanese lunch included. Guides have included Julian, Indra, Karl and Jay.

“This is a great way to see parts of the city that you might otherwise just not have time to see. It was great fun and we planned it on our first full day so we could cross a lot of sights off our list and know where else we would like to see the following days. Our guide was Julian, a fellow Brit but living in Japan for many years. He had great knowledge and was really easy going. Lunch was supposed to be at the noodle house but it was closed so we went to a sushi bar which was great fun! Definitely recommend it!”

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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird) - Walking the Bamboo Forest Street
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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)

2.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · from $106

Start at 8:00 am near Saga-Arashiyama Station for a private, three-to-four-hour ride through the bamboo grove, Tenryu-ji’s Sogenchi garden, quieter temple lanes, and Togetsukyo Bridge. Your English-speaking guide supplies a Cannondale city bike, helmet, and water, and shares local culture and history along the way.

“Loved this experience. We had a family of 4 (2 teens). Pace was relaxing and easy. There was a nice mixture of stops (Temples, bamboo forest, rice fields, ice cream stop etc...). Cass was our guide and was very knowledgeable about the history at each site. He also was attentive to ensure everyone was hydrated and brought electrolyte tab for everyone (which I was very thankful for as I rushed out of the hotel and forgot ours). Hands down recommend am tour and Cass!”

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5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option) - Start with Arashiyama’s bamboo grove
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5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

3.5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · from $172

Start at Saga-Arashiyama Station at 8:30 am for a 7 to 8 hour guided ride to Kyoto’s bamboo grove, Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkakuji. The group is capped at eight, and guides such as Rob, Cass, Peter, and Ray lead the way. A regular bike is included; an e-bike costs extra and needs confirmation.

“I enjoyed the all inclusive biking experience thoroughly. From the Kyoto Gardens to the Buddhist Temple and everyplace in-between it was a delight! It was a serious day long exercise, so be prepared to be tired by the end of the day. It was definitely an unforgettable adventure. I highly recommend this tour to any healthy bike riding person.”

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E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!! - Heian Shrine and its tucked-away garden
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E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!

4.E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $109

Ride Kyoto with a guide such as Kevin, Philippe, or Niall on an included e-bike. The roughly 5.5-hour tour follows either an East Side route, with Heian Shrine, Ginkaku-ji, and the Philosopher’s Walk, or a West Side route, with Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama’s Bamboo Grove, and Ryoan-ji. Lunch is not included.

“This is a great way to see Kyoto and a number of its famous sites. Kevin our guide was highly knowledgeable , deeply enthusiastic and very pleasant company. We had a great day. I would recommend it. The only point of contention (not KRead more”

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Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots - Starting at Saga-Arashiyama Station
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Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

5.Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $106

Explore Arashiyama on a standard city bike with an English-speaking bilingual guide, then walk up to Iwatayama Monkey Park for a chance to see Japanese macaques and views over Kyoto. The four-hour afternoon tour also visits the Bamboo Forest, Tenryu-ji’s Sogenchi Garden and Togetsukyo Bridge. Bike, helmet, water and admission fees are included.

“Such a wonderful day! Better than we expected. From the temples and shrines to the monkey park and surprises along the way - Ray was incredibly knowledgeable about Kyoto and Japanese culture overall - making the experience one of our best days yet (even in the intensely humid July).”

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South Kyoto in a Nutshell: Gentle Backstreet Bike Tour! - Takase Canal and the quieter lanes
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South Kyoto in a Nutshell: Gentle Backstreet Bike Tour!

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $79

Start at Cycle Kyoto at 9:00 am for a guided ride through South Kyoto’s backstreets, past Nishi Honganji, Takase Canal, Gion, Tofukuji and Fushimi Inari. Your Cannondale bike, helmet and bottled water are included. Groups are capped at eight, and guides such as Jay, Indra and Juan have led outings.

“Our tour guide Julian was Amazing, So knowledgeable and very friendly. Loved our coffee stop , and all of the wonderful sights , he was so informative , We loved every minute, Thanks so much Julian 👍”

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Kyoto: City Secrets eBike Tour - Backstreets bring the city down to human scale
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Kyoto: City Secrets eBike Tour

7.City Secrets eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 3h 45m · from $127

Cover about 9 km of Kyoto by e-bike on this 225-minute tour, with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight. Expect major temple and shrine stops, quiet lanes, and calmer Zen garden settings. Guides have included Yuta, Henry, Sean, and Michael, though your guide may vary. Bikes, helmets, and entrance fees are included.

“I liked riding through various areas of the city and visiting the temples on the way.”

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Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour with Local Japanese Guide - Along the Kamogawa River
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Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour with Local Japanese Guide

8.Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour with Local Japanese Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 3h 30m · from $75

Spend about three and a half hours cycling around northeast Kyoto with Aska or another English-speaking Japanese guide. Ride an e-bike beside the Kamogawa River, visit Ginkaku-ji, follow the Philosopher’s Path, and stop at Nanzen-ji and Heian Jingu. Bike, helmet, guide, entry ticket, and parking fees are included.

“Tai was great, personable, professional & fun! Showed us lovely spots, included history & local knowledge!”

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Pedal Adventure Kyoto's iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour - Higashiyama: temple time and a snack stop
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Pedal Adventure Kyoto’s iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour

9.Pedal Adventure Kyoto’s iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $86

Cycle through Kyoto with an English-speaking guide, stopping in Gion, Higashiyama, Fushimi Inari and Tōfuku-ji. The roughly four-hour ride mixes famous shrines and temples with neighborhood lanes and a riverside return. Bikes, helmets, water and snacks are included. Past outings have been led by Maki and Mika.

“Had a fantastic time with Maki! Self made business with excellent knowledge of the area taking us throughout Kyoto. Definately one of the highlights for our trip, it was a gorgeous day as well!”

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E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine - Cycling through Nara Park and meeting the deer
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E-Bike Nara Highlights – Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine

10.E-Bike Nara Highlights – Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 3h 30m · from $90

Ride an e-bike through Nara Park with a local guide, stopping at Tōdai-ji, Kasuga-taisha, Ukimido, and a historic cutlery shop. The $90 tour includes temple admission, deer crackers, and a Japanese snack. Guides have included Chris, Remi, Robert, and Melody. Meet near Kintetsu Nara Station.

“Remi is an excellent guide. Informative and fun tour. Nara e-bike tour exceeded all my expectations. Cycling allows one to see more than a walking tour in a limited time. The e-bikes were in great condition (which if often not the case). Very pleased I did this tour.”

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Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour - Kitano Tenmangu and the story of learning
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Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour

11.Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $99

Ride an e-bike across Kyoto with a guide such as Pohan, Diego, Jody or George, stopping at Kitano Tenmangu, Kinkakuji, Arashiyama’s bamboo grove and Tenryu-ji. The five-to-six-hour morning tour includes a bike, helmet and water, with no more than eight people. Expect a mix of cycling, walks at the sights and a lunch stop; bring yen for food.

“Bike tour was absolutely fantastic. Most of the key spots and fantastic way to learn about the temples and shrines. Would highly recommend this as a way to experience Kyoto!”

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4.5-Hour Kyoto Bike Tour with Lunch and UNESCO Zen Temples - Nanzen-ji’s gate and seasonal setting
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4.5-Hour Kyoto Bike Tour with Lunch and UNESCO Zen Temples

12.4.5-Hour Kyoto Bike Tour with Lunch and UNESCO Zen Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $99

Spend four and a half hours cycling Kyoto with a certified English-speaking guide and a group capped at five. Visit Kennin-ji and Nanzen-ji, ride beside the Kamogawa River, and stop for a local lunch at a Japanese teahouse. Bikes, helmets, temple entry, and tour photos are included. The ride starts at 9 a.m.

“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 shrines and temples. Lunch was fantastic, and Naru was an awesome guide!”

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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Morning Tour by Bike - Enter the Bamboo Forest before it fills
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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Morning Tour by Bike

13.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Morning Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 3h 30m · from $103

Ride through Arashiyama on a guided morning bike tour of about three and a half hours. You’ll visit the Bamboo Forest, Togetsukyo Bridge and Tenryuji’s gardens, then see quieter lanes, shrines, temples and rice fields. Guides include Milo, Rob, Ray, Yuki and Peter, though your assigned guide can vary. Bikes, helmets, water and admission fees are included.

“The tour was fantastic. It would have taken an entire day to do what we were able to accomplish on bike in 3.5 hours. Rob, our guide, was full of knowledge and his commentary and historical perspectives were exactly what we were looking for in a tour. Getting to bike around more residential areas of Kyoto was very unique and it was a great surprise to see farmers in the rice fields and getting a better understanding of the harvest. Thank you Rob!”

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Nara - Highlights Bike Tour - Seeing the Great Buddha at Tōdai-ji
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Nara – Highlights Bike Tour

14.Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $72

Cover Nara’s major sights by bicycle in about three to four hours, with stops at Tōdai-ji, Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara Park, and a traditional knife shop. Guides including Christophe, Jérôme, Remi, and Melody have led the route. Bikes, helmets, and bottled water are included. The meeting point is outside the main park area, so plan your arrival.

“An intimate and efficient way to see the sites in Nara with a guide. Recommend to get a taxi to the bike meeting point and then get a local bus back to town/train.”

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Kyoto: Afternoon Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park Bike Tour - Starting at Saga-Arashiyama Station
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Kyoto: Afternoon Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park Bike Tour

15.Afternoon Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

In four hours, cycle around Arashiyama with an English-speaking guide, visit Tenryuji Temple and its Zen garden, and hike about 20 minutes to Iwatayama Monkey Park. Bikes, helmets, water, and entry fees are included. Groups are capped at eight, and guides such as Peter, Yuki, Ray, and Rob lead the route.

“This was the highlight of our trip to Japan! Peter our guide was so friendly, patient and helpful… he went above and beyond our expectations for this tour! He is extremely knowledgeable about Kyoto and its history and culture. Lots of great sites to see on this tour and it felt like it was truly his passion to share this area of the city with us. Absolutely book this tour!”

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