Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)
Description
Discover the true essence of Arashiyama with our exclusive bike tour, offering early access and a journey beyond what most visitors see. Explore Kyoto’s most naturally beautiful area, known for its blend of cultural and natural wonders, including charming rice fields, photogenic landscapes, and scenic country backstreets far removed from the city’s bustle. Ride along Kyoto’s most breathtaking roads and uncover the hidden gems of Arashiyama beyond the iconic Bamboo Forest . As the only Arashiyama-based bike tour, we’re excited to share the unmatched beauty and depth of this captivating region with you. *AGE REQUIREMENT: Children must be at least 10 years old to participate. Please book our "Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour (Infants & Toddlers)" for families with children under 10 years of age.
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Itinerary
Explore the beauty of the bamboo and be transfixed by the one of the top soundscapes of Japan. This is one of the top visited places in Kyoto and provides a perfect backdrop for a memorable photo.
Stroll through one of the most beautiful Japanese Zen gardens in Kyoto at the World Heritage Tenryuji Temple.
Cycle to quiet temples and quirky shrines along the stunning scenic backstreets of Arashiyama. Arashiyama is Kyoto's most naturally beautiful area, known for its blend of cultural and natural wonders.
Take in the breathtaking mountain landscape of Arashiyama as you admire one of Japan’s most iconic bridges—a view that perfectly captures the region’s timeless beauty.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please provide heights of all guests at time of booking
- All guests will be required to sign a liability release waiver prior to the tour
- *AGE REQUIREMENT: Children must be at least 10 years old to participate. Please book our "Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour (Infants & Toddlers)" for families with children under 10 years of age.
Reviews(718)
Great tour. Yuki was my guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and fund to hang out with. Highly recommended.
Wonderful, knowledgeable tour guides. They had a great pace and gave plenty of time for exploring and taking pictures. I loved that they took pictures of our group for us so we could focus on the experience.
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the relaxed pace of the tour and having time to explore each stop along the way. It’s especially nice to hear that you appreciated the photos taken during the experience, allowing everyone to stay present and enjoy the moment together. Thank you for choosing Kyoto Bike Tour, and we’re pleased you had such an enjoyable morning in Arashiyama. Kind regards, Kyoto Bike Tour
We had a wonderful time! Ray was a terrific guide, so knowledgeable and interesting. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time exploring Arashiyama with Ray. We take great pride in providing informative and engaging experiences, so it’s wonderful to hear that you found the tour both interesting and enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Kyoto again in the future. Safe travels, Kyoto Bike Tour
Highly recommend a bike tour through Kyoto with the Kyoto Bike Tour company! We had Ray as our guide and he was so knowledgeable and helped us cover a lot of ground while avoiding the crowds. This was absolutely a highlight of our trip and cannot recommend enough!
Thank you so much for joining our Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird) with Ray. It is wonderful to hear that the tour was a highlight of your trip to Kyoto. Ray is passionate about sharing local knowledge and helping guests experience the city in a way that goes beyond the typical tourist route, so we’re pleased to hear you enjoyed exploring Kyoto while avoiding the crowds. Thank you again for choosing Kyoto Bike Tour! Kind regards, Kyoto Bike Tour
We had a great time with Rob and got to learn a lot about Japanese culture. It was a great trip and he was very thoughtful. I would recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for joining our Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird) with Rob. We’re delighted to hear you had a great time and enjoyed learning more about Japanese culture during the tour. Rob loves sharing local insights and creating a thoughtful, engaging experience, so we’re pleased to know his guidance helped make your visit memorable. Thank you for your positive feedback and for choosing Kyoto Bike Tour. Kind regards, Kyoto Bike Tour
This bike tour was one of our favorite tours to do during our trip to Kyoto. We visited the bamboo forest and managed to get there before the large crowds. Don was an AMAZING tour guide! He was very considerate, allowing my family to get snacks and necessities at the station before our tour started and helping adjust our bikes to our liking. We took many breaks and got time to take nice pictures along the way! He was very knowledgeable and we learned so much about the sites we visited, which really added to the experience. My family’s favorite part was when he took us through the rice fields and we got to eat rice crackers. If you want to learn more about this quaint town of Arashiyama other than seeing the bamboo forest, make sure to do this bike tour and request for Don!
Thank you for joining our Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird) with Don. We’re delighted to hear the tour was one of your family’s favorite experiences in Kyoto. Exploring the Bamboo Forest before the crowds and discovering the quieter side of Arashiyama are some of the things that make this tour so special. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards, Kyoto Bike Tour
We had a great tour with Rob this morning. We got to see all parts of Arashimaya and avoided the crowds. The ride was not difficult and we got to see a good amount of the countryside.
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Arashiyama with Rob and were able to experience the area before the crowds arrived. It’s great to know you enjoyed both the countryside scenery and the relaxed pace of the ride. Thank you for choosing Kyoto Bike Tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Kyoto again in the future. Kind regards, Kyoto Bike Tour
What a fun and informative morning! We loved learning more about Japanese culture while enjoying both the bamboo forest and less crowded temples and shrines. Cass was an excellent guide - relaxed, fun, and highly knowledgeable. We all enjoyed the bike ride. We didn’t use e-bikes, but it was not too strenuous. A few hills and need to wear the right clothing to bike comfortably. Recommend bringing sunglasses! My college-age teens and I thought it was one of the highlights of our trip.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that the tour was one of the highlights of your trip and that you enjoyed learning more about Japanese culture while exploring Arashiyama. We’re also pleased to hear that Cass helped make the experience both fun and informative. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you and your family back to Kyoto again in the future. Kind regards, Kyoto Bike Tour
Our bike trip with Rob was fantastic! Not only is he a super personable guide, he took us to many interesting & beautiful sites. He’s from the U.S. originally, so we got perspective on many aspects of Japanese culture and practice that was different from what we would have learned had our guide been Japanese. The bamboo forest was a highlight, as was a stop at one of the Shinto shrines where people go to keep their good head of hair. Highly recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. One of the things we enjoy most is helping guests discover aspects of Japanese culture that might otherwise go unnoticed, so it’s wonderful to hear that Rob’s perspective added to your visit. We’re glad you enjoyed both the Bamboo Forest and some of the lesser-known local sites along the way. Thank you for your recommendation, and we’re happy to hear the tour was a memorable part of your time in Arashiyama. Kind regards, Kyoto Bike Tour
Wow – what a highlight of the trip. We set off early in a small group from the train station with our guide, Rob, and he was absolutely fantastic. He shared loads of relevant, fascinating information throughout the ride, took brilliant photos of us on his phone (so we could just enjoy the experience), and even treated us to a drink and some snacks at the end – such a nice touch. I’d gone into this thinking the bamboo forest would be the main event, and while it is incredible to see, it was actually everything else that made the tour so special. The shrines, temples, and especially cycling through the rice fields ended up being the real highlights. It was such a great way to experience the countryside and learn more about Japan at the same time. The early start was also a bonus – it felt like we’d really made the most of the day and still had plenty of time left for other things in the afternoon. Definitely a must-do if you’re visiting Kyoto.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re pleased to hear that the tour was such a highlight of your visit to Kyoto. It’s especially nice to hear that some of the quieter parts of Arashiyama, including the rice fields, temples, and shrines, ended up being just as memorable as the Bamboo Forest itself. We’re also glad that Rob’s insights, photos, and attention to detail helped make the experience enjoyable from start to finish. Creating a relaxed and immersive way to experience the area is exactly what we aim for. Thank you for your recommendation, and we’re delighted that the early start helped you make the most of your day in Kyoto. Kind regards, Kyoto Bike Tour
