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
  • Use of high-quality ‘Giant’ hybrid bicycle
  • Included helmet for safety
  • Complimentary bottled water
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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Sherdellaha
Dec 8, 2024
December autumn leaves and beautiful weather for riding - Quin made this cycling tour an amazing experience! The falling red leaves made it extra special at the Tofuku-ji temple and garden walkways. Quin's history knowledge about the locations were very interesting and gave us a reverence for the rich culture and history of Kyoto. The weather was nice for our early December visit and we were happy to share photos and videos as well. We look forward to returning again!
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F7307dvjaneb
Dec 3, 2024
Great bike tour - Excellent tour. Great blend of the top Kyoto sights and backstreet life. The tour guide was very engaging, with just the right amount of cultural and historical information to make sense of what we were seeing.
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Brocdog
Dec 1, 2024
Terrific way to experience Kyoto! - Fantastic tour - our guide Quinn was terrific, providing the perfect balance of biking, sightseeing, and historical/cultural background. He also took special care to ensure everyone stayed hydrated on a fairly warm day. A great way to connect to the city - highly recommended!!
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Lesley_d
Dec 1, 2024
Cycle Kyoto Style! - Our guide was fantastic! Thank you for immersing me in Kyoto history and life today. It was fabulous being able to experience the sites first hand and up close.
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Cindy
Nov 29, 2024
South Kyoto bike tour - Mayko, our tour guide, was amazing!! She was very knowledgeable and shared with us the history behind the shrines and temples, took us to spots that were less touristy for great photos, and the tour was probably the best part of our Japan trip. It was an awesome way to see Kyoto!
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J2273padrewd
Nov 29, 2024
South Kyoto private tour - A wonderful day exploring with the family Experienced and knowledgeable guide Juan was great we really enjoyed this Kyoto experience ❤️ Andrew
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Meagan_l
Nov 22, 2024
Kyoto bike tour - 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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U9734vaandrewm
Nov 11, 2024
South Kyoto Tour - Quin was an excellent tour guide. He has a wealth of knowledge and stories to share, adding deep detail to a beautiful cycle.
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350rickm
Nov 5, 2024
Private Family Tour of South Kyoto - We had a great private family tour with Indra who took us to multiples sites and had great knowledge of the history of Japan, which made the tour even more interesting. He also took us to Shotukutei for lunch and it was really good! All the recommendations that Indra had for spots to take pictures were perfect and he took many good pictures of us at each stop on our tour. We would highly recommend Cycle Kyoto for anyone looking to sightsee and experience more of Kyoto's culture.
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L0nd0n24
Nov 4, 2024
Highlight of our trip - We had a great morning exploring Kyoto by bike. We booked a private tour as we are travelling with our two young children. Our guide, Paul, was extremely knowledgeable about Kyoto. He was patient with our children and was good at keeping them engaged, and adjusting the pace so our 7 year old daughter could keep up. He also gave us a great recommendation for lunch afterwards that we all enjoyed. 5*
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