Start from Kyoto Station: Early Morning E-Bike Tour with Kyotoite
Description
Five main reasons people choose us: (1) Kyotoite (local Japanese gude) show you around (2) Electirc Pedal Asisst Bikes help you go around Kyoto smoothly. (3) Cycling routes carefully chosen by experienced staff at the largest bicycle rental shop in Kyoto (4) Reservation and cancellation requests accepted by 5pm the day before the tour date (5) Half price refund given even if you cancel the tour on the day. This is a special cycling tour which helps you feel the genuine Kyoto and the local vibes. We will be following cycling routes which were carefully selected by experienced staff at Kyoto's largest bicycle rental company, serving about 30,000 people a year. Our aim is to raise awareness of the brilliance of riding a bicycle in the beautiful Kyoto. Bicycle rides help us find the hidden beauty of Kyoto that most tourists are likely to overlook and we hope this tour helps you see things you are not able to see when you take public transport like subways, buses, and taxis.
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Itinerary
20 minute's ride from Flagship. Our first stop is one of the must-see places in Kyoto, the popular Fushimi-Inari Shrine, which is best-known for the thousands of Tori Gates. We also make our way to see the hidden beauty of bamboo forests, which the most of the visitors are likely to overlook.
15 minute's ride from Fushimi-Irari Shrine. Next, we will go through Sanjusangendo Temple, which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, displayed inside the temple.
10 minute's ride from Sanjusandengo. Following the Shirakawa River, we will bike through the old backstreets that lead us to Miyagawa-cho and Tatsumi Bridge in Gion, the famous geisha district. It takes about 20 minutes to ride through the area.
15 minute's ride from the Gion District. Getting closer to the centre of Kyoto City, we will visit Nanzen-ji Temple, one of the most important Zen temples in Japan.
10 minute's ride from Nanzenji Temple. Our last stop is the popular Shinto shrine called "Heian-Jingu Shrine", which is known as a symbol of being the capital of Japan about 800 years ago.
10 minute's ride from Heian-Jingu Shrine. Lastly, we will make our way back following the Kamogawa River, probably the most famous river in Kyoto. It takes approximately 20 minutes to get back to our Flagship stop.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total duration includes travel time
Reviews(18)
the best way to cover the most ground! see neighborhoods you might otherwise miss. Kaz was a fantastic guide and we got plenty of exercise too! highly recommend - but be city bicycle ready!
Dear Virginia, Thank you so much for joining the tour and for the great review! Hope you had a great time exploring the beautiful Kyoto and enjoyed the rest of your trip in Japan. Thank you! Kind regards, Kyoto ECO Trip
The ebike trip guided by Karen was wonderful. You will be riding through the streets, so Caution is necessary. She took us to the river walk, and four other sites as listed. The trip was easy and casual. Karen was fabulous. I highly recommend.
Dear Kathlee, Thank you so much for joining the tour and for the great review! We're so happy to know you were satisfied with our tour and our guide Karen! Hope you had a great time in Kyoto and enjoy the rest of your time in Japan. Kind regards, Kyoto ECO Trip
Fantastic to bike around Kyoto! You avoid the crowds and really get a feel for the city. The bikes were great! The service from Eco Trips was very good. Easy to book on line. Quick reply
Dear Ulrika, Thank you so much for joining the tour and for the great review! Hope you had a great time exploring the beautiful Kyoto and enjoyed the rest of your trip in Japan. Thank you! Kind regards, Kyoto ECO Trip
Our family of five (including three teens - 13, 17, 19) all loved this tour. Aki was a very knowledgeable guide and took many family photos of us at various stops. Our kids said this was their favorite activity in Kyoto!
Dear Laurel, Thank you so much for joining the tour and for the great review! Hope you had a great time in Kyoto & Hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Japan. Aki from Kyoto ECO Trip
What a great way to see Kyoto. Our guide Aki was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was also a great photographer. I highly recommend a bike tour to see Kyoto.
Dear Shilpa, Thank you so much for joining our tour and for the great review! Hope you had a great time in the rest of your stay in Kyoto and to Nara as well. Thank you!
We really enjoyed our morning cycle ride with our guide. She took us along the quieter backstreets en route to our destinations. This was our first time riding in a city in Japan but we felt safe with our guide who went at a good pace for us and checked with us regularly. She also gave us good explanations at each stop and stopped at points of interest on the way. The e-bikes were easy to operate and comfortable to ride. A memorable experience!
Thank you so much for taking part in our tour and for sharing your experience of it! We are happy to see your review and hope you enjoyed your stay in Kyoto.
I really enjoyed the ride and the beautiful scenery. My guide was very nice and paciente. Highly recommended
Hi, Thank you for your comment. Im happy that you enjoyed our tour.Thank you so much for everthing. Have a good trip:)
We had a fabulous time with Sato! She was so sweet and kind and gave us fantastic food recommendations for after our tour! The ride was well thought out to avoid as much pedestrian traffic as possible and still gave us great views and explanations. The bikes were more traditional style and not too bulky.
Hi,Michell thank you for join our tour. Im happy to heard that you guys enjoy it.Have a safe trip:)
This tour was probably the highlight of our 2 week trip to Japan and we could not recommend it more. The weather wasn't ideal (chilly and mostly cloudy) but that did not detract from a wonderful experience. Aki was a fun, knowledgeable, and thoughtful guide (and great personal photographer!). We appreciated getting to some of the more popular stops early on so as to avoid the crowds. The ebikes made navigating a breeze, and made getting around an unfamiliar city less daunting. Highly recommend!!
Dear Jessie & Tayler (Sorry if I make the spelling wrong) Thank you so much for joining the tour and for the great review! We are super happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Japan! Kyoto ECO Trip (Aki)
Ru was a fantastic guide and the itinerary was perfect. A great morning exploring and learning about Kyoto! The e-bikes were top notch too.
Dear katepot... Thank you so much for your great review and for sharing us your experience with us! We are happy to hear that you had an amazing time in Kyoto. I, even the tour guide enjoyed a lot with you! Hope you had a wonderful time during your stay in Japan. Thank you! from Kyoto ECO Trip, Ryuto (Ru)
