Is this a private tour?

Yes. Your guide rides with your group only, and up to 6 people can join one booking.

Which places does the route cover?

The ride passes through Gion and Miyagawacho, along the Shirakawa River and the Kamo River, and around the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Depending on timing and your interests, your guide can add temples and shrines such as Higashi Honganji or Heian Jingu.

Is the ride suitable for beginners?

Yes. The route is short and mostly flat, and the operator describes it as beginner-friendly, as long as every rider can handle a bicycle on their own.

It is possible but not guaranteed. Maiko are sometimes seen in Gion and Miyagawacho, but sightings depend on timing and luck.

Can I keep the bicycle after the tour ends?

Yes. If you would like to keep exploring on your own, you can continue using your bicycle after the tour for an extra fee per bike.

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3-Hour Kyoto Back Street Cycling Tour with English-Speaking Guide

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3 hours

Explore Kyoto's back streets by bicycle on a private ride with an English-speaking guide. Pedal through Gion and Miyagawacho, follow the Shirakawa and Kamo rivers, and circle the grounds of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

English-speaking guide
Private tour for your group only
Admission fees
Bicycle rental
Accident insurance

Participants must be at least 10 years old and over 120 cm tall.
Every participant must be able to ride a bicycle on their own.
Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before your start time.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for cycling, and bring drinks and sunscreen.
The ride is rated easy and follows mostly flat roads.
The meeting point is easy to reach by public transportation.
Infants cannot ride on laps, and infant seats are not available.
This tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Pets are not allowed on this tour.
It is not recommended for travelers with back problems or heart conditions.
It is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
You can keep using your bicycle after the tour for an extra fee.

Meet directly at this location to join the tour

Kyoto Cycling Tour Project (Kyoto Station Cycle Terminal), 552-13 Higashiaburanokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Cancel more than 168 hours before the start time for a full refund.
From 168 hours before the start time until 96 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 50%.
From 96 hours before the start time until 48 hours before the start time, cancellation costs 60%.
Cancellations within 48 hours of the start time are non-refundable.