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Bamboo Cycling in Kyoto with Local Life Experience and Lunch
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$95.86
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Forget Arashiyama: Hidden History and Bamboo Trails of Kyoto – A Cycling Discovery Tour, with Local Lunch
SPECIAL NEW TOUR LAUNCH CELEBRATION CAMPAIGN - 30% OFF - ENDS ON MARCH 1ST!
Join us to enjoy a tourist-free bamboo forest and its local community on a Cycling Tour.
Step off the train and begin a rewarding journey through one of Kyoto’s most overlooked historic areas. This immersive cycling tour blends ancient history, serene nature, and local culture at a relaxed pace.
This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper, quieter side of Kyoto—rich in history, nature, and far from the crowds, yet so simple to reach and connected to locals, experiencing the real Hidden Japan.
SPECIAL NEW TOUR LAUNCH CELEBRATION CAMPAIGN - 30% OFF - ENDS ON MARCH 1ST!
Join us to enjoy a tourist-free bamboo forest and its local community on a Cycling Tour.
Step off the train and begin a rewarding journey through one of Kyoto’s most overlooked historic areas. This immersive cycling tour blends ancient history, serene nature, and local culture at a relaxed pace.
This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper, quieter side of Kyoto—rich in history, nature, and far from the crowds, yet so simple to reach and connected to locals, experiencing the real Hidden Japan.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
English - Regular Bike
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Local Guide (English, French, or Spanish)
- Bike Helmet, if requested
- Admission fee
- Rental Bike or E-bike, if available
- Lunch Set with Sushi and Udon/Soba at a local restaurant
- Souvenir pictures during the tour, accessible through our Private Drive.
- Gesture of appreciation for the guide (optional)
- Souvenirs and Shopping
- Extra Food and Drinks
Meeting point
Meet your guide by the fake grass garden space, under the Hankyu railway. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Look for your guide wearing our "JTA" uniform, Navy cap, or navy winter hat, with Polo shirt, if not too cold.
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nhwnt9cEkstkDstF8
Return details
Meet your guide by the fake grass garden space, under the Hankyu railway. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Look for your guide wearing our "JTA" uniform, Navy cap, or navy winter hat, with Polo shirt, if not too cold.
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nhwnt9cEkstkDstF8
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A National Historic Site dating to the mid-6th century, offers a captivating glimpse into Japan's late Kofun period as the prestigious final resting place of a powerful local leader from the Otokuni region. This impressive 46-meter-long keyhole-shaped burial mound is renowned for its remarkably well-preserved horizontal stone chamber, which houses a rare tuff sarcophagus painted with vibrant red pigment. Visitors to the surrounding park can even experience, during special seasonal openings, the view the interior chamber where a wealth of high-quality grave goods—including iron swords, silver fittings, and intricate haniwa—were once discovered.
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A a hidden sanctuary that offers a tranquil alternative to the bustling paths of Arashiyama. This lush botanical haven features a traditional strolling garden showcasing over 110 varieties of bamboo and bamboo grass, complemented by the historic Dodobashi Bridge and ancient stone Buddhist statues. Surrounded by the scenic 1.8km "Take-no-michi" (Bamboo Path) with its artistically crafted fences, this park provides an immersive "bamboo forest bath" that perfectly captures the quiet, enduring spirit of Kyoto's natural heritage.
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The museum’s engaging exhibits explore the ecology, diversity, and cultural uses of bamboo, including displays of different bamboo species and historical artifacts such as a bamboo-filament light bulb model made in the spirit of Thomas Edison’s Kyoto filament experiment. For a bit of fun, you may also have the chance to try “wanage” (a traditional ring-toss game) on site during special events or in designated activity areas, though availability depends on the day and season.
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Enjoy a local cuisine with a lunch set crafted on request by two sushi chefs, father and son, managing the same business for over 50 years. Lunch will suit pescatarians. A gluten-free option can be adapted on request. Does not suit vegetarians and vegans. Our apologies for the inconvenience
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Mukō Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine founded in 718 during the Nara period, serving as the traditional guardian shrine of the Mukō area. It is dedicated to several deities associated with protection, agriculture, and prosperity. The main hall, built in the early 15th century in the elegant nagare-zukuri architectural style, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Visitors approach the shrine via a long stone-paved pathway, particularly admired for its cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage, creating a serene setting that reflects the shrine’s deep connection to local history and nature.
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Muko City Cultural MuseumThe Muko City Cultural Museum introduces the history of the area, with a focus on Nagaokakyō, the late 8th-century capital of Japan once located here. Through archaeological artifacts, models, and clear explanations, the museum offers an accessible overview of daily life and urban development in ancient times. Visitors may also be able to receive a local manhole cover card, although availability cannot be guaranteed and depends on current stock.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Bamboo Cycling in Kyoto with Local Life Experience and Lunch
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$95.86
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!