Kyoto Backstreets and Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour

About this experience

Your journey through the illustrious lanes of Kyoto demands perfection. Providing these crucial details ensures that the canvas of your experience is painted without a single brush out of place. Before starting the tour, you will be fitted for a helmet, given a bike, and ready for the tour on two wheels. We believe that cycling is the best way to truly immerse yourself in the culture and beauty of Kyoto. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides will lead you through the most picturesque streets and hidden gems, sharing fascinating stories and historical insights along the way. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities. We provide well-maintained bicycles and safety equipment, to ensure a smooth and enjoyable ride Our group sizes are small, allowing for a personalized and intimate experience.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 30 min

   Explore the rich legacy of shrine and its connection to Sugawara no Michizane the deity of learning. Admire the 1000 plum trees which blossom during early spring ,offering a picturesque setting. Experience the blustling flea market (on 25th every month) where local artisans and Vendor display unique crafts and delicacies.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 45 min

   Conclude your tour at the breathtaking Kinkaku-Ji temple , adorned with gold leaf, reflecting its brilliance over the serene pond that surrounds it. Highlights * Dive deep into the temple’s history from its origin as a retirement villa to its transformation into a Zen Buddhist temple * Wander through the meticulously manicured garden, embracing the tranquility it offers *Capture the shimmering reflection of the golden temple in the pond a view that remains etched in memory

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 45 min

   The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is one of the most iconic sights, and a walk through it will be one of your most lasting impressions of this city .Standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world.

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 45 min

   Travelers will take a walk along the finest garden of this temple.This is Unesco World Heritage Site since 1994.

What's included

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• Everyone will get an E-bike
• Bottled water
• All Fees and Taxes
• Helmets

Additional information

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• 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
• The remaining time of the tour is spent in biking between each location and for lunch.

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.