Northern Kyoto cycling tour

A busshist temple in Kyoto. Cycling is the best way to explore the ancient capital Kyoto.
Duration: 4 -6 hours

I did a six hour cycling tour throughout Northern Kyoto with Yamatora tours, it was a wonderful experience I could have never created on my own. The day was well planned and included both top attractions and some that were off the beaten path. We also took a lot of side streets that provided a glimpse of Kyoto life sans the mass tourist crowds. I highly recommend hiring Takaaki (owner) for a guided tour, the investment is well worth it!

Anney from the U.S.

 

Overview

Hop on a bike and explore authentic Kyoto through back streets and alleyways. You will discover things that you would otherwise have missed.

 

Itinerary

The starting point for this tour is the northern part of Kyoto City which enables us to stretch the tour’s coverage to lesser-travelled locations. One of the most popular sites in Japan will be covered, Kinkakuji – the Golden Pavilion,  but we will also visit a tranquil Zen temple. This is like a great “balanced meal”, you will enjoy the contrast between the vibrant and the serene.

– The Golden temple “Kinkakuji” (the golden pavilion)
– Zen garden at Daitokuji temple complex
– Japanese sweets from a one thousand-year-old shop
– Cycling along the Kamo River
– Other local spots hand-picked by guide

 

Standard itinerary is not available on Wednesdays.

 

  • Maximum group size : strictly 4, as a safety measure.
  • Minimum age : 12 years old
  • Suitable height of participants : 145cm(4′ 7″) – 195cm (6′ 4″) *Ideal range: 150cm(4′ 9″)-190cm(6′ 2″)
  • Electronic bikes are not available.
  • Wearing helmets is not compulsory here in Japan, but helmets may be available upon request.

 

Details

Tour name Find hidden gems! Northern Kyoto City Private bike tour
Duration4 hours (including time to pick up bikes and get ready)
Guiding feeFixed 25,000 yen for a group of up to 4
Starting time8:30am / 8:45am/ 9:00am (Sorry! no departure time in the afternnon)
Starting pointAt the ticket gate of Subway Kuramaguchi station (K05) 11-minute subway ride away from Kyoto station.
Tour name Find hidden gems! Northern Kyoto City Private bike tour
Duration6 hours (including time to pick up bikes and get ready)
Guiding feeFixed 32,000 yen for a group of up to 4
Starting time8:30am / 8:45am/ 9:00am /9:30am
Starting pointAt the ticket gate of Subway Kuramaguchi station (K05) 11-minute subway ride away from Kyoto station.
  • Customised tour is available upon request. Please note that in that case, bike rental fees for guide and travellers may be travellers’ responsibility.
  • Certain places cannot be included even on customised tours. : Arashiyama, the bamboo forest, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple.

    • Private Groups Only

      All tours are private. Please note that travellers cannot join in other parties’ tours.

    • Extended hours

      • When availability allows, travellers may extend the tour time on the spot, on the day, based on the table above.
      • Alternatively, a 30-minute extension would be 3,000 yen.

     

    What’s included in the guiding fees

    Guiding service

    Rental bikes for the standard itinerary with its standard starting point. (see the table above)

    A bottle of water

    Local sweets

     

    Travellers are responsible for the following expenses

    2 Entry fees to temples : 800 yen p.p. for a standard itinerary

    Bike rentals fees  for all participants in some case of customised tour

    Lunch for guide and traveller for a 6-hour tour

     

     

    Payment method

    PayPal in advance.

     

    Bike tour special notes

    Bike tours are subject to the weather, and if extreme weather conditions prevail, may be cancelled on short notice. Please note that in some situations,  the tour may go ahead using public transportation and taxi. We cannot offer a refund, and that postponing tour due to weather is not possible. For the alternative tour, transportation costs, entry fees and lunch costs (for a 6-hour tour) are travellers’ responsibility.

      Contact and check availability

       

      Yamatora Tours 2019