South Kyoto Backstreet Bike Tour: Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine and More

Embark on a captivating bike tour through the enchanting backstreets of south Kyoto. Discover the awe-inspiring Fushimi Inari Shrine and other hidden gems while cycling along peaceful routes.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cycle Kyoto - Start at our shop, meet your guide and other travellers, get your bike fitted and get ready for the day!
  • Nishi Honganji - Enter one of the least visited religious sites in the city and one of the largest wooden buildings in the entire world!
  • Takasegawa - Follow the serene Takase Canal on two wheels, learn about its place…
What's Included
  • High Quality ‘Giant’ Bike
  • Bottled water
  • Helmet
  • Bicycle use
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Must be 13+ to participate as a rider
Join Cycle Kyoto for a morning bike tour around south Kyoto’s most beautiful locations. Stay safe riding on quiet backstreets, explore the mighty Fushimi Inari Shrine as well as a host of specially selected locations.
Starts with a visit to the temples of central Kyoto before following the Takase Canal and Kamo…

Location
Cycle Kyoto
Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Walk down the alley and you will see us!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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213tanjam
Aug 6, 2025
Great tour through Kyoto - We had a great family tour with our Guide Sean who led us through nice backstreets and along rivers and canals to some of Kyoto’s main attractions, e.g. Gion (the Geisha quarter), the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine and the Heijan-Jingû shrine.
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Rpapkpmp
Aug 4, 2025
Don't miss out... - A perfect way to get to know Kyoto and get some exercise at the same time! Quinn was our guide for the tour and he was excellent. Took everything at the right pace, very knowledgeable and really gave a great view of Kyoto, which is a wonderful city. Don't miss out...
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Georgedo4008dp
Aug 2, 2025
Hottest recorded temperature in Kyoto cycle. - We were met by the enthusiastic Julian! He was very knowledgeable and informative. He was very mindful of breaks and taking water. It turned out to be the hottest recorded weather in kyoto 41.°c. The temples were beautiful and the dip in the river was the highlight. Thanks again and go check out Kytone music by Julian.
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Rx151k
Jul 30, 2025
Great way to explore Kyoto! - We had a great day cycling and exploring Kyoto. Highly recommend. Jay took our family of 4 (including our two young adult - 20, 18 - kids) exploring the Fushimi Inari Shrine, the geisha district, temples and other landmarks. We covered a lot of ground in just a few hours, and the pace was perfect. Not too slow, but we had some breaks and good time to explore the sites. And good follow-up service. I left my prescription sunglasses behind, and the staff mailed them to me in the USA! Really appreciated that extra effort.
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Nol20202020
Jul 10, 2025
A brilliant bike tour around Kyoto - We had a brilliant bike tour with Sam. It was a really hot day and he looked after us throughout. We visited some busy touristy sites but he also took us to some lesser known spots around Kyoto which were a lot quieter and we felt like we saw the real city. It was our first time to Kyoto and the tour gave us a real insight into the area and we all loved it. We highly recommend it.
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Johnwo3447ni
Jul 9, 2025
Great family introduction to Kyoto by bike - We had a wonderful biking introduction to Kyoto on our first full day in town. Quinn worked with us to pace the trip according to our preferences and was a knowledgeable guide. He provided both historical and cultural background all along the way and patiently answered our many questions. We highly recommend both the trip and our guide!
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Wanderer54024501624
Jul 6, 2025
Fine way to explore the city - Super fun way to explore the city with Paul who guided us around the city! We were there with our 3 daughters who all enjoyed it despite the oppressive summer heat
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Nick_o
Jun 29, 2025
South Kyoto bike tour - We had a brilliant tour around Kyoto seeing the sites. Our guide took us to a lot of places off the beaten track so we avoided the tourist traps. He really looked after us and made the tour enjoyable. I would highly recommend doing this tour.
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S5982dmpaulr
Jun 16, 2025
Great way to see Kyoto - As a solo traveller I was made very welcome by the guide (Paul) and the group. We all had a great time. The route was mostly quiet side streets and paths, and fairly flat. The pace was gentle, and we stopped at many sites of interest. The e bike made things even easier. I'd highly recommend this tour, even if you haven't been on a bike for a while.
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M4879ckninar
Jun 2, 2025
A fantastic tour! - Went on a fantastic ride today with 2 families, including 4 adults, and 4, 6 and 8 year old children. 2 adults had the ride along bikes for the 6 and 8 year old and the 4 year old rode in the chariot. Karl, our excellent guide, took us to beautiful temples and shared lots of interesting information. We learnt so much! The ride was relatively easy, with a few small hills and was manageable for everyone. We included lunch in our tour and it was delicious. Highly recommend booking this tour, it was great!
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From $81
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).