The 15 Best Cycling Tours in Kyoto

Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour - Kinkakuji, Kyoto’s famous Golden Pavilion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,843 reviews · from $116Our pick

Ride Kyoto’s quiet lanes to Kinkakuji, Daitokuji, and Zen gardens on a small-group e-bike tour led by engaging local guides.

“Biking through Kyoto felt very safe. It was challenging and rewarding. Yuta was our amazing guide who taught us about geisha history, Shinto, and Zen Buddhism. I was nervous to try this tour because I am not a strong biker, but the views from the mountains and the backstreets of beautiful neighborhoods made the experience really special.”

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Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

2.Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,087 reviews · from $106

Cycle northern Kyoto to temples, shrines, Gion, and the Golden Pavilion, with a small group, Japanese lunch, and an expert local guide.

“A very hot day in Kyoto but Quinn too great care of us to ensure we were well hydrated. Saw all the sights on our North-West tour and was great to be guided around by Quinn who knew the history behind the sights. Lunched at a 400-year old noodle restaurant - delicious. Cycling through the streets of Kyoto was the highlight, getting to see places and spaces you wouldn't see as a tourist but well worth it. A slight incline to get to the Golden Pavilion but then it was all downhill from there. A great way to see a lot of the city and it's culture. Shout-out to Keith…”

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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)

3.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · from $106

Beat Kyoto’s crowds on a private early bike tour through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest, Zen gardens, quiet lanes, rice fields, and Togetsukyo Bridge.

“A very enjoyable tour and Milo was a great guide! The tour was early enough that the bamboo forest wasn’t crowded.”

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5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

4.5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · from $172

See Kyoto’s five big sights by bike in one packed day, with an e-bike option, small groups, lunch, and local guides.

“Our guide Rob was a star. His knowledge, care and patience was first-class. The bikes are good quality and the sites visited were sensational,”

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Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

5.Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 498 reviews · from $119

Cycle Kyoto’s temples, shrines, Gion, and backstreets on a small-group tour with lunch, a bike, helmet, and local guide.

“A great way to see a lot of the sights in a day , bikes were good and riding is nice and cruisy. We also got to see some quieter and more peaceful parts if the city.”

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E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!

6.E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $109

Explore Kyoto by e-bike on a small-group ride through Gion, temples, gardens, river paths, and quiet backstreets with a local guide.

“Philippe was an excellent tour guide. He was very informative, taking us down side streets away from traffic. He was very accommodating with the group, stopping for photos and suggesting us to pose for pictures with great scenes. Philippe asked us our lunch preferences, and as a group we decided to get fresh food at a local grocery and have a picnic. It was fabulous! I would highly recommend this tour. Most of the ride is on flat ground with no difficulty.”

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Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

7.Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $106

Review of Kyoto’s four-hour bike tour through Arashiyama, with Iwatayama monkeys, bamboo, temples, local lanes, bikes, and practical booking advice.

“Biking with Ray was an awesome experience. We connected right away. The bike was light, clean, and brand-new. The seat was very comfortable, and the brakes were very reliable (my career is in automotive and rail brakes!). The route is an excellent mix of city life, rural roads, and forests. Since the entire route is flat (with only a few segments with very light inclines), you can fully immerse yourself in your bike and cultural experience. Ray, an American who has lived in Japan for more than 20 years and has vast experience in the tourism industry, brings a unique perspective and deep knowledge of the Japanese culture and language.…”

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South Kyoto in a Nutshell: Gentle Backstreet Bike Tour!

8.South Kyoto in a Nutshell: Gentle Backstreet Bike Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $79

Ride Kyoto’s quiet backstreets to Gion, Tofukuji, Takase Canal, and Fushimi Inari with a guide, bike, helmet, and water included.

“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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Kyoto: City Secrets eBike Tour

9.City Secrets eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 3h 45m · from $127

Ride Kyoto’s quiet lanes by e-bike to the Golden Pavilion, geisha district, Zen temples, mountain roads, and local cafes.

“Guide was enthusiastic , energetic , knowledgeable and friendly . Bikes were great too !”

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Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour with Local Japanese Guide

10.Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour with Local Japanese Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 3h 30m · from $75

Explore Kyoto by e-bike with Aska, riding from the Kamo River to Ginkaku-ji, the Philosopher’s Path, Nanzen-ji, and Heian Jingu.

“Our e-bike tour with Asuka was fantastic! It was a great way to get around Kyoto & see sites and temples that we otherwise would not have gone to. She was so knowledgeable about the area as well as about Japan in general :) Great tour and I would definitely recommend it! Thank you :)”

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Pedal Adventure Kyoto’s iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour

11.Pedal Adventure Kyoto’s iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $86

Ride Kyoto’s backstreets, temples, Gion, and Fushimi Inari on a comfortable four-hour e-bike tour with a local English-speaking guide.

“Great bicycle tour. I highly recommend it. Maki, our guide, shared lots of interesting history, customs, and culture about Japan. We went to off the beaten path places and rode in areas that tourists wouldn't go, like along a river and down narrow alleys. Excellent value, too!”

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E-Bike Nara Highlights – Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine

12.E-Bike Nara Highlights – Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 3h 30m · from $90

See Nara Park by e-bike, feed its deer, visit Todaiji and Kasuga Taisha, and learn about Japanese knives on a practical 3.5-hour tour.

“Our tour guide Remi was very impressive, his knowledge of the area and history of Japan was very extensive and insightful. The ride was enjoyable and we got to do and see things that we wouldn’t have thought of if we came to the area ourselves. 10/10 will definitely come back for another round!”

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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour

13.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · from $116

Ride 25 km through Kyoto to Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, Tōji-in, and Arashiyama’s bamboo grove on a small-group e-bike tour.

“the guide was the best in japan. knowledge of culture and history was spectacular!!! got a tour of the whole city”

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Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour

14.Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $99

Review of Kyoto’s small-group e-bike tour, covering Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama, temples, lunch, safety, value, and practical tips.

“Pohan was such a delight and great host! The instructions on the ticket made finding the location easy, and the bikes were in great condition. Upgrading to the e-bike was easy and worth it. Bring cash for lunch! The ride was not too strenuous, but was a good activity. We visited beautiful locations and Pohan was able to give us great background for all places. I would recommend this to anyone!”

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4.5-Hour Kyoto Bike Tour with Lunch and UNESCO Zen Temples

15.4.5-Hour Kyoto Bike Tour with Lunch and UNESCO Zen Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $99

Cycle Kyoto’s temples, Kamogawa River, Gion streets, and a traditional lunch in a small English-speaking group.

“I had a great day biking around Kyoto with Yusuke! I wasn’t expecting it to be a private tour but that was a nice surprise because I could go at my own pace. Yusuke was a super friendly and knowledgeable guide - he made sure I was comfoRead more”

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