Pedal Adventure Kyoto's iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour
Description
Discover the beauty of Kyoto and Join me on this E-bike cycle tour through Kyoto’s enchanting back streets to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine. Discover hidden gems and explore stunning temples along the way. Immerse yourself in Japan’s rich culture and ask me any questions you have for an authentic Kyoto experience. On this tour, we will cover a variety of topics including Buddhism, Shintoism, and Samurai. This tour will take roughly 4 hours.
Tour Options
Itinerary
After being kitted out with your ebike and short 10 minute cycle we will be in Gion. You will enjoy Kyoto's beautiful scenery and learn about the fascinating Geisha culture.
After Gion we cycle for roughly 15 minutes to the Higashiyama area. Your guide will take you to a beautiful temple with some hidden secrets. We will also stop for a quick snack.
Shrine gates
After Fushimi Inari Shrine we will cycle for roughly 10 minutes to the Tōfuku-ji Temple complex. From there following the beautiful Kamogawa River we will cycle back to the start point.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12 years old and bikes are suitable for riders that are over 145cm tall.
- Please arrive a minimum of 10 minutes before the start time. Guests that arrive late and miss the tour can not be refunded.
- Guests that can not ride a bike can not be refunded.
Reviews(272)
This e- bike tour was mine and my family’s (includes 2 teen boys!) favorite experience during our first time visit to Japan. By the end of the tour, we had a good feel for Kyoto’s history, culture, traditions, and landscape! Maki’s vibrant and passionate energy made the experience even more special! Thank you, Maki! You were amazing!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure showing your family around Kyoto. I’m so happy to hear it was your favorite experience in Japan, and that your boys enjoyed it too! Thank you for bringing such great energy to the tour, and I hope to welcome you all back to Kyoto someday. 😊
This tour was fantastic! Our kids are 12 and 14 and say this has been their favorite part of our trip. Maki was fun and engaging and taught us a lot “but not in a boring way” (per my kids.) we learned a lot about the history and culture of the city as well as interesting information about the local shrines and religions. This was definitely the best way to see Kyoto. The e-bikes were easy to use and we had so much fun riding through the narrow streets and neighborhoods of Kyoto, in addition to visiting several shrines and a temple. The ride back along the river was perfect, with a cool breeze and very relaxing way to end the adventure. Maki thoughtfully provided each of us with water and a small treat for the ride back. I would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 It makes me so happy to hear that your kids enjoyed the tour so much—please tell them their comments made me so happy! It was a pleasure showing your family around Kyoto, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the ride along the river too. Thank you for choosing Pedal Adventure Kyoto, and I hope to see you all again one day!
This tour was fantastic! Our kids are 12 and 14 and say this has been their favorite part of our trip. Maki was fun and engaging and taught us a lot “but not in a boring way” (per my kids.) This was definitely the best way to see Kyoto. The e-bikes were easy to use and we had so much fun riding through the narrow streets and neighborhoods of Kyoto, in addition to visiting several shrines and a temple. The ride back along the river was perfect, with a cool breeze and very relaxing way to end the adventure. Maki thoughtfully provided each of us with water and a small treat for the ride back. I would highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 It makes me so happy to hear that your kids enjoyed the tour so much—please tell them their comments made me so happy! It was a pleasure showing your family around Kyoto, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the ride along the river too. Thank you for choosing Pedal Adventure Kyoto, and I hope to see you all again one day!
Maki was very nice and knowledgeable, we learned a lot about kyotos culture with her 🙂
Dear Brandon. Thank you so much for this kind review. It was a pleasure showing you around Kyoto and I hope to see you again!
Our family of 4 ( two teenage boys) had an amazing time cycling through Kyoto with Maki who gave us an insider’s view of Kyoto. Maki provided us with an excellent introduction to Kyoto and its rich history. Thank you. - Anne
Dear Anne. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this great 5 star review! I’m so glad your family enjoyed the tour and I hope to see all back in Kyoto again!
The tour was a brilliant way to see so much of Kyoto. Maki was a great guide and we learnt so much from her knowledge and personal experiences. Can’t think of a better way to spend a few hours. Would recommend to anyone!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the tour and my stories! It was a pleasure showing you around Kyoto and really hope to see you again!
Maki has designed a very thoughtful tour. Excellent sights and insight at each one. We learned so much and had fun! Maki made sure we traveled safely. Equipment was well maintained.
Thank you so much for leaving this wonderful review! I’m so happy that you enjoyed the tour and had fun on the e-bikes! Really hope to show you around Kyoto again someday!
My husband and I plus 3 kids did the e-bike tour through Kyoto and it was amazing! We were nervous about being on e-bikes but after getting 4 hours and 12 miles of experience on it, we found it really easy and felt safe. It’s like riding a bike with a little boost for the uphill/harder treks. Maki, our guide was so sweet, attentive, and knowledgeable. We were thankful to have a pro lead us to the iconic locations, tell us about the incredible history, snap a few photos for us and on to the next spot. Our family will never forget this awesome experience. Thanks Maki! You are the best!!
Dear Kim. I’m so happy that everyone enjoyed the tour and thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure showing you all around Kyoto! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the e-bikes and got some good pictures too! I hope to see you all again in Kyoto someday!
Excellent guiding by Maki (including the lunch recommendation after the tour). Fun few hours.
Thank you for your kind review! I’m so happy that you enjoyed the tour and the lunch recommendation too! It was a pleasure showing you around Kyoto and I hope to welcome you back again someday!
Nice guide Interesting information Nice Kyoto seen Highly recommended
Hartelijk bedankt voor de fantastische recensie. Ik hoop je snel weer in Kyoto te zien!
