Tours/Kyoto/Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour
Viator · group up to 8 pax

Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour

5.0(2,062)Kyoto1 hour
VIATOR4.9(635)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1,427)

Description

This is an 8 kilometer E-biking ride that visits famous attractions as well as hidden gems in Kyoto such as the Kinkakuji, Daitokuji Temple Complex in order to visit the Koto-in and Zuiho-in, Imamiyajinja and the Kitanotenmangu Temple.

Tour Options

Pricing

Highlights

Water
Rental helmet
English-speaking route coordinator
Rental bike

What's included

Included
Water
Rental helmet
English-speaking route coordinator
Rental bike
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified

Traveller Ratings

5.0
2,062 reviews
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 13 years
  • No-shows or missed bookings for any reason are nonrefundable/non amendable/non transferable
  • Must arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time. We depart at 8:30, 9, 12:30, 1pm. If you are late and miss the tour you will not be refunded.
  • Guests who choose not to participate/cannot ride a bicycle will not get refunded
  • Tours cannot be changed to different departure times less than 24 hours before departure.

Reviews(2,062)

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Kevinstoski
August 13, 2026
Great way to see Kyoto in an afternoon

Michael was an awesome guide who read the interests of our group and made it a great experience, thank you!

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Amanda_D
August 12, 2026
Fantastic bike tour!

A well organised tour, informative, with a great guide we felt safe and very well panned, I’d recommend for adults and families as he adapted the tour accordingly

Operator response

Thank you so much for this! We're really glad the tour went great from start to finish. Hope to see you back in Kyoto someday.

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Frajoni
August 11, 2026
Excellent introduction to Kyoto (away from the main drag)

We spent a wonderful morning with Shawn on a private e-bike tour around the hidden sights of Kyoto. Despite the sweltering heat, we saw fascinating, calm temples (where we were sometimes the only visitors), learned a lot, and experienced a side of Kyoto we would never have seen on our own. Very good bikes too. Thanks!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this! Sean is a fantastic guide and we're really glad he was able to show you a side of Kyoto most visitors never get to see, even in the heat. He'll be really happy to read this. Hope to see you back in Kyoto someday.

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delenl2026
August 9, 2026
The real Kyoto experience

One of the best experiences with a guide I’ve had. Our guide Sean is more than knowledgeable, friendly, admired by the locals, and tailored to our needs with options and great communication. If we were in Kyoto longer we’d book a tour every single day. You need to book this. It’ll make your trip 1,000 times better

Operator response

Thank you! Sean will be absolutely thrilled to read this. Hope to see you back in Kyoto someday.

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G8901QUshawnm
August 5, 2026
Not helpful office staff

Was not experience worth the money.

Operator response

Thank you for sharing and we do understand your frustration. We are sorry the tour did not work out on the day. However, we do want to clarify what happened. Our guide was at the meeting point as scheduled, and we did speak with you by phone that morning. Unfortunately, you were in a completely different part of the city at the time, which made it impossible for the tour to proceed. You then proceeded to claim that our guide did not show up on Viator to get a refund. We feel that that is important to address. We always do our best to accommodate our guests, but there is very little we can do when someone is not at the correct location at departure time. We appreciate you understanding our position.

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Carolina_T
August 5, 2026
Bike ride , shrines , temples and history !!

A thrilling bike ride across Kyoto hills and forests of and the insightful visits to the temples and shrines was a perfect combination. Definitely recommend this tour for an authentic way to explore this beautiful city

Operator response

Thank you so much for this! Hills, forests, temples and shrines all in one morning, sounds like a perfect day in Kyoto! We're really glad the experience hit the spot and hope to see you back someday.

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Benjamin_D
August 5, 2026
Great family experience

My family had a great time on this tour. Sean did a great job showing us around the city, providing us insights about Kyoto, and memories. I would recommend this to anyone.

Operator response

Thank you so much for this! We're really glad the whole family had such a good time and that Sean was able to make the day feel memorable. He'll be really happy to read this. Hope to see you all back in Kyoto someday.

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Erin_M
August 1, 2026
Phenomenal Experience

I can't say enough good things about this excursion. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer questions. The route was adapted to account for the hot weather. Drinks were included. Be sure to wear breathable clothing and comfortable shoes, and bring sunscreen with you.

Operator response

Thank you so much for this! Our guides always keep an eye on conditions and make sure everyone is well looked after throughout the day, and it's great to hear the experience was such an enjoyable one despite the heat. Hope to see you back in Kyoto someday.

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desireeb2013
July 31, 2026
SO Fun and informative!

This tour with Yuta was amazing! We almost cancelled our reservation because we had been on two tours in Tokyo that were terrible and it was really hot. We are all SO glad we didn’t—we had a blast with Yuta and we learned so much. Thank you Yuta! Also the ebikes are new, great, easy to use, and the ride through the forest was so fun!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this! We're really glad you decided to give it a go and that Yuta was able to turn things around after a rough run of tours. He'll be absolutely thrilled to read this. Hope to see you all back in Kyoto someday.

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O3731LVandreac
July 28, 2026
Excellent e-bike exploration

Brilliant e-bike tour of Kyoto with Sean. We discovered places we wouldn’t have found by ourselves and really enjoyed the conversation and information from Sean. We appreciated the flexibility about which sites we visited and the grilled mochi stop was an unexpected treat. We highly recommended this tour- a highlight of our holiday.

Operator response

Thank you so much for this! Sean will be really happy to hear it. We're glad the day felt flexible and personal, that's exactly what we aim for. Hope to see you back in Kyoto someday.

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