East Kyoto E-Bike Tour: Explore Majestic Shrines, Temples and Gardens Ahead of the Crowds

Embark on an early-bird e-bike tour of south and east Kyoto, exploring majestic shrines, temples, and gardens before the crowds arrive. Don’t miss this unique experience!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine - We will take 25 minutes to ride along the river to reach the shrine and then 30 minutes to explore the world-famous shrine on foot.
  • Tofuku-ji Temple - From Fushimi Inari, it takes 15 minutes to access this spectacular Zen Buddhist temple. We will take a brief stop on the picturesque bridge
  • Kamogawa River -…
What's Included
  • Water
  • E-bike (for riders above 145cm)
  • Lunch
  • Helmet
Additional Information

Perfect for groups and individuals (from 145cm!) looking for a unique perspective on the city, this e-bike tour explores the highlights of south and east Kyoto. We meet bright and early for a short orientation before heading south to enjoy the majestic Fushimi Inari Shrine before the crowds arrive. From here we will catch the splendour of Tofukuji…

Location
Cycle Kyoto
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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S8950qgdavidd
Feb 22, 2025
Amazing Private Tour with a Fantastic Guide! - We had the best time on this tour! Our guide, Julien (I believe that was his name), was absolutely fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly accommodating. It ended up being just my daughter and me, which meant we had the flexibility to tailor the day to our interests. As a photographer, I wanted to spend extra time at the temples with the most stunning views, and Julien made sure that happened. He knew all the best spots and was happy to adjust the itinerary to suit our pace. It was such a relaxed and enjoyable experience, and we never felt rushed. If you're looking for a personalized and unforgettable tour, I highly recommend this one!
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Raul_l
Jan 21, 2025
A must do - Our guide was pretty good, the tour covered very nice spots and we ride through paths that normally we wouldn’t. Amazing at all
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Renatabp1195jw
Jan 19, 2025
Excellent experience - The experience was amazing, Jake was very good at explaining and showing the city, and the temples. We had an amazing day of culture, and a lunch surprises you. That without the Guide we would never know
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Randythecooper
Dec 19, 2024
I heard Kyoto was amazing, but didn't see it until I took this tour. It is unbelievbly extraordinary - I got a tour of Gion on a regular tour of Japan. I thought "No big deal". This ride showed me how extraordinary Kyoto is. Riding through small back alleys and riverside trails was one of the coolest things I have ever done. Ours guides were able show us sides of Kyoto most tours won't see; the picturesque side roads, the beautiful streams and canals, unique shops and people. Of course, the temples and shrines were beautiful as they were decked out in their autumn colors.
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Nwm9159
Nov 28, 2024
Magical day! - We took this tour with small family including our younger son and it was the best experience! The day was beautiful and the leaves were changing color so it was extra special. The ebikes make the journey so easy. Jay was an excellent tour guide, patient, knowledgable and enthusiastic. He navigated us through busy streets perfectly and we also got to bike along peaceful waterways. This is one of the best activities we have done on our journey and I highly recommend it.
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Marikoh
Nov 20, 2024
Fun Way to See Kyoto - The ebikes were a fun way to see Kyoto. Going through back alleys to see the temples and riding along the river was beautiful. Lunch was delicious!!
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Corinnel763
Nov 20, 2024
Perfect. - We had a great day with our guide and the people who were part of the group that day, it was fun, interesting and easy (electric bike). This allows us to have a different insight into Kyoto and invites us to come back and admire more if necessary
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Laura
Nov 12, 2024
Exploring by e-bike. - We had a fabulous time with Quinn. E-biking around the city is a great way to cover lots of ground quickly. We saw a lot of sites and Quinn provided lots of information. You will love it.
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Catherinekj5936fr
Nov 8, 2024
Thanks Julian, good times - Great way to see Kyoto, a combination of the major sites and local streets. Coffee shop stop was hip, lunch place was delightful. Julian gave us a lot of insight on Japanese culture from an outsider perspective. Learned a lot, and had a great time. Ebikes were definitely the way to go for covering as much ground as we did.
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Karlpf7566nd
Oct 29, 2024
Awesome temple tour - This cycle tour was fantastic. Jay was an excellent guide who loves Kyoto. We learnt so much and had an amazing time. Definitely put it on your must-do list.
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