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Cycle Kyoto's Hidden Gems & Gion Stroll

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$76.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This is the best way to enjoy Kyoto's hi-light with a bike view, avoiding the crowd.
We are a team of local Japanese guides based in Kyoto who have a deep love for this city and take great delight in showcasing its stunning views and attractions to foreign guests.

We ride a bike on every single street in Kyoto Since we have been living or commuting in Kyoto for years. Bike touring is our lifework.
20 Mar - 10 Apr: the BEST for Sakura.
Apr-Jun is a nice season with the weather and fresh green.

Kyoto is a very flat city and not big.
We'll take you to many beautiful spots, temples, shrines, riverside roads, universities, hidden local gems, etc in Kyoto's northeast cultural area through an uncrowded scenic route.
The bike is very well-maintained and comfortable.
After the bike, you can enjoy a night walk in Gion's scenic cultural area too.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Cycle Kyoto's Hidden Gems & Gion Stroll
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Use of bicycle
  • Japanese sweet snacks at traditional snack shop.
  • Any entrance fee of temple or shrine, which you go as alternative plan in raining day.
  • Japanese tea at the traditional snack shop.
  • Child seat and helmet : 12 month old to 6 y.o. (5000 JPY)

Meeting point
#Location Kneeling man statue at the SouthEast corner of Sanjo Ohashi intersection. When coming by subway, it's quicker to exit to the surface first and then look for the place. Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/mRpprzv5L16yngoV7
Return details
#Location Kneeling man statue at the SouthEast corner of Sanjo Ohashi intersection. When coming by subway, it's quicker to exit to the surface first and then look for the place. Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/mRpprzv5L16yngoV7

  • Kamogawa River
    1: Bike Part Lovely 3-5 speed gear bike take you to hi-light of less touristic deep spots Kyoto, very efficiently, feeling the wind and the air of Kyoto like a living people. Begin with peaceful Riverside cycling road, feeling nature and open sky. Dropping hidden shrine and try pure natural spring water. We’ll go through the huge Imperial Palace and famous Zen-temple. Through some university campuses and peaceful residential areas, We’ll go to Shimo-gamo Shrine(UNESCO World Heritage) and enjoy its primitive forest and beautiful buildings. Next, We’ll go down to unique river junction point, then go along the lighted up scenic and refreshing riverside to back.
  • Gion
    2: Gion Walk Part After Bike returns, we’ll start strolling the beautiful entertainment area of Gion. We'll explain the unique culture and system of Gion and Maiko (My research theme in the university was this). If you are lucky, you may see beautiful Geisha. This relaxing night walk wraps up the day.
  • 3 Dinner or Lunch recommendation In the walking part, We will introduce many good restaurants and bars according to your requests in the ​authentic foodie area. (pass by)
  • Sanjo Bridge
    We provide Japanese sweet snacks​ and Japanese tea at the traditional snack shop.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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
  • Guests are required to be able to ride a bike.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Cycle Kyoto's Hidden Gems & Gion Stroll

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $76.60
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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