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[W/Lunch] Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples
$97.23
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
- Start this historical sights tour by learning about Gion & Geisha and Zen culture in Japan in UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple, Kennin-ji in Gion district. Get ready to feel the world of Zen in traditional Zen temple with Japanese Rock garden called Karesansui.
After seeing the Kennin-ji temple, get ready to cycle again for a nice ride to the Nanzen-ji temple where your guide will give you some insights about Zen and the old days of Kyoto!
- Breeze through beautiful local streets in historical city and enjoy a delicious lunch at a Japanese tea house!
- Enjoy the local Kyoto oasis that is Kamogawa river with a relaxing cycle along it’s riverbanks to finish the tour off!
Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
After seeing the Kennin-ji temple, get ready to cycle again for a nice ride to the Nanzen-ji temple where your guide will give you some insights about Zen and the old days of Kyoto!
- Breeze through beautiful local streets in historical city and enjoy a delicious lunch at a Japanese tea house!
- Enjoy the local Kyoto oasis that is Kamogawa river with a relaxing cycle along it’s riverbanks to finish the tour off!
Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!
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[W/Lunch] Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Local Kyoto lunch at Japanese house / Vegetable menu available (fish broth is still used)
- Rental bike
- 4.5hours with a local guide
- Bike lock
- Helmet (if you need)
- Entrance fee to Kennin-ji temple
- Photos during the tour
- Additional drinks and food fee (Available for purchase)
Meeting point
In front of the Seven Eleven convenience store outside of Exit Hachijo guchi of Kyoto station. It's next to Hotel Via Inn Prime.
The guide will be waiting with a Magical Trip sign board.
Return details
The tour will end back at the bike rental shop.
- Start the Kyoto Historical Bike Tour from Gion district (pass by)
- Soak up the relaxing atmosphere of the Kamogawa River as you glide by on your bike. (pass by)
- Pass by Heian Shrine (pass by)
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Enjoy a delicious local Kyoto lunch or desert and stroll around the beautiful Japanese garden. We kick off in Gion, navigating our way to Kennin-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to immerse ourselves in Wabi-sabi and its Zen Rock garden. Experience the serene Zen atmosphere. Next, we'll cycle to Nanzen-ji, Japan's premier Zen temple, known for its picturesque spots. A brief ride brings us to Heian Jingu shrine, where you'll gain insights into local customs.
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Nanzen-ji TempleThis is the most prestigious Zen temple in Japan, with a history of 700 years. You can enjoy the powerful temple gate and the beauty of nature in each season.
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Kennin-ji TempleThis is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. You can feel the beauty of Kyoto by looking at the simple and beautiful karesansui (dry landscape) garden.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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[W/Lunch] Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples
$97.23
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!