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Skip the Crowds Kyoto 8 Million Gods Bike Adventure

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$62.43
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Skip the Crowds Kyoto 8 Million Gods Bike Adventure offers a unique cycling experience through the heart of Kyoto. This 3-4 hour journey reveals the city's hidden gems, visiting 10 remarkable shrines often overlooked by tourists.

  • 🚴‍♂️ Cycle through the serene Machiya backstreets, the Imperial Palace gardens, and the ancient Tadasu-no-mori forest, away from crowded tourist spots.
  • 💰 Visit the Money Shrine, where you can pray for wealth, health, beauty, and more, experiencing the living traditions of Kyoto.
  • 🏯 Capture stunning photos at the Heian Jingu Shrine Otemmon Gate, a grand reconstruction that showcases the architectural beauty of the ancient Heian Capital.
  • 👑 Pedal through the expansive Kyoto Imperial Park, marveling at the austere elegance of the former residence of Japan's Emperors.
  • 🌊 Take a break at the Kamogawa Delta, enjoying the lively atmosphere where locals and students gather by the water's edge.
  • 🌲 Explore the sacred Tadasu-no-Mori, a primeval forest leading to the UNESCO-listed Shimogamo Shrine, known for its stunning vermillion architecture.
  • 💧 Participate in the unique 'Mizu-kuji' water fortune-telling ritual at Shimogamo Shrine, where your hidden destiny is revealed through a special interaction with water.
  • 🚲 Enjoy included use of a bicycle for the duration of the tour, ensuring a comfortable and engaging way to see the sights.
  • 💧 Bottled water is provided to keep you refreshed during your cycling adventure.
  • 🤝 Gratuities are appreciated but not expected, allowing you to express gratitude for exceptional experiences at your discretion.

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Skip the Crowds Kyoto 8 Million Gods Bike Adventure
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

  • Use of bicycle
  • Shimogamo Shrine Water Fortune-telling (Mizu-kuji)
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities are not expected in Japan, but are always appreciated if you feel you’ve had an exceptional experience
  • Other Personal Expenses

Meeting point
Meeting Point: In front of the "Takayama Hikokuro Statue" (Dogeza Statue) at Keihan Sanjo Station, Exit 5 How to identify your guide: To ensure you find us easily, your professional guide will be waiting at the statue holding a personalized welcome sign with YOUR NAME on it.
Return details
Meeting Point: In front of the "Takayama Hikokuro Statue" (Dogeza Statue) at Keihan Sanjo Station, Exit 5 How to identify your guide: To ensure you find us easily, your professional guide will be waiting at the statue holding a personalized welcome sign with YOUR NAME on it.

  • Heian Jingu Shrine Otemmon Gate
    Capture a stunning photo beneath the iconic giant Red Torii Gate, then step into the shrine grounds—a masterful reconstruction that brings the architectural grandeur of the ancient Heian Capital back to life
  • Mikane Shrine
    The Money Shrine: Capture a stunning photo beneath the iconic giant Red Torii Gate, then step into the shrine grounds—a masterful reconstruction that brings the architectural grandeur of the ancient Heian Capital back to life.
  • Kyoto Imperial Palace
    Pedal through the vast, gravel-lined pathways of the Kyoto Imperial Park to reach the Palace—the former residence of Japan’s Emperors. Marvel at the austere beauty of its cypress-bark roofs and minimalist design, which set the standard for Japanese aristocratic elegance for centuries
  • Kamogawa Delta (Kyoto Prefectural Kamogawa Park)
    Take a refreshing break at the Kamogawa Delta, where two rivers converge. Experience a local favorite by crossing the river via the famous turtle-shaped stepping stones, or simply soak in the lively atmosphere as residents and students gather by the water’s edge—a true slice of Kyoto’s natural charm
  • Shimogamo Jinja
    Cycle into the sacred Tadasu-no-Mori, a primeval forest that serves as a living green gate to the UNESCO-listed Shimogamo Shrine. After exploring the elegant vermillion architecture, experience the local 'Mizu-kuji'—a unique water fortune-telling ritual where your hidden destiny is revealed only when the paper touches the shrine’s crystal-clear stream

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For safety reasons, participants must be at least 145cm (4'9") tall to ensure they can comfortably control the bicycle. Unfortunately, we do not provide children's bikes or child seats at this time.
  • 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.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    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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    Skip the Crowds Kyoto 8 Million Gods Bike Adventure

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $62.43
    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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