Kyoto Bamboo Forest Electric Bike Tour: Explore Arashiyama District and Stunning Temples

Embark on an incredible 25km E-bike tour through Kyoto’s Bamboo Forest and Arashiyama District. Explore stunning temples and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and culture.

Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple - This peaceful temple is located away from the crowds, where visitors can admire its extensive collection of small Buddhist statues and discover a few amusing surprises.
  • Toujiin Temple - Visitors can stroll through this magnificent moss-covered temple and enjoy its tranquil and contemplative atmosphere.
  • **The…
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Safety helmets provided
  • Delicious snacks included
  • Use of quality bicycles
  • All temple entry fees covered
Additional Information

Join us for an extraordinary 25km E-bike trip that predominantly targets the renowned Arashiyama Bamboo Grove region, but also devotes time to astonishing temple landscapes lying off the beaten path.
Mount onto our brand-new Panasonic E-bikes and traverse large sections seamlessly as we cycle casually through a mix of city and country scenes. We’ll…

Location
NORU Kyoto Bike Tours
Please use google maps and search NORU KYOTO BIKE TOURS Look for our green TripAdvisor flag outside the Cycle Village bike shop
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jstrayer111
Feb 11, 2025
This is a great ebike... - This is a great ebike tour for those who want to see the less traveled areas of Kyoto. Michael is a very knowledgeable guide and I highly recommend him. You will get the most out of this experience if you have good bicycle riding skills.
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Ivanh45
Feb 6, 2025
Fab bike tour - Yuta our guide made this a wonderful trip. Despite a snow blizzard at one point & 4 degrees C we loved it. The info was all very interesting, the Zen introduction & tea ceremony in the temple & the amazing Kukaki Ji golden temple. Bikes were good & Yuta did everything to make it a memorable trip
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Esjajaa
Jan 19, 2025
Amazing tour - We had a great time on the e-bikes. Awesome tour. Learned a lot. Michael was amazing. He was east to spend the day with. He gave just the right amount of information regarding the culture there. Highly recommend!
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Melissalf2823vl
Dec 25, 2024
Amazing e-bike tour - This was an incredible e-bike tour. Yuta was our local guide and he was truly amazing at sharing history, teaching us helpful customs, and giving us recommendations for good local food/activities. There were 7 total guests in our group, and we were all safe throughout the tour. It was an incredible experience getting to bicycle out to a rural area to experience a matcha ceremony (our group elected to do this extra ceremony) at Toujiin Temple, where there were hardly any other tourists. We then biked to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple and got to hear and see how the 1,200 disciple statues of Buddha came about. Appreciated the inclusive welcome nature of this temple. And we ended at the bamboo forest and elected to eat delicious snacks after before returning to the shop. The Panasonic e-bikes are manageable weight-wise and very responsive, so fortunately it didn’t feel like a highly strenuous workout. I really liked the e-bikes as well, as this was my first time using one. I felt intimidated at the idea of bicycling in Kyoto but was relieved to see that drivers are very patient and experienced in avoiding bicyclists. And Yuta was awesome at guiding us to keep us all safe. Overall this was a very meaningful experience that we’re grateful for.
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Fong_e
Dec 18, 2024
Small group customized winter bike tour - The tour was in winter at 5⁰C 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 snacks which was wonderfully blissful. He also took good care of everyone including the not so strong bikers, like me. Temples and shrines visited are not crowded. All in all a wonderful and unforgettable experience for the family.
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Jodi_m
Dec 17, 2024
Lesson in Buddhism - This is a great way to learn about Buddhist history and get exercise too! The e bike made the ride very easy and we were able to see so many authentic things as a result. Our guide, Michael, was the best. He loved sharing his knowledge. That was evident and made the tour more enjoyable!
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Alangj3502uq
Dec 8, 2024
Great time! Really fun bike!!! - Lot's of fun. Wonderful route! Beautiful scenery! I was lucky--the weather was perfect--not too warm or cold. I want to mention that the bike was a lot of fun to ride! I've done other e-bike tours and I liked this bike a lot--definitely more than some others. I don't have corrections for this tour but I would suggest a tour focusing on gorgeous architecture and home/building design. I was so often wanting to stop and admire things. Kyoto really is very beautiful.
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Jeffkapper
Dec 8, 2024
Successful Outing Despite Raining Weather - Yuta was our guide and he was great. It was sunny when we started but we knew sprinkling of rain was coming. When the weather continued to worsen Yuta had the insight to offer us a different tour where we could warm up at several tea houses near a temple and near a shrine. He also provided ponchos and gloves to somewhat help from the weather. Even despite the cold and wet weather, it was totally worth the experiences and learning of the Shinto and Buddhism history in Japan.
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Iain
Dec 1, 2024
Great day out - Michael's love for cycling and history shone through on this tour and it was an absolute delight to be a part of. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this experience to anyone.
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Annagrace_j
Dec 1, 2024
Fun Biking Tour - I had a great time, however I haven’t biked in years so this really hurt my butt! lol. The biking was made easier since it was an ebike, but I will say I got unlucky with a bad battery and my bike died as I was going up the steepest hill XD I’ll also give the heads up, their bikes mainly accommodate people taller than me, I’m 5’0 (150cm) and struggling to stop n stand. Overall though, a beautiful view of Kyoto you wouldn’t normally get from just wandering the city!
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