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Kyoto: Arashiyama Guided Slow Cycling Tour
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Nishikyo Ward
About
Arashiyama, one of the most popular places in Kyoto, has many attractive places to visit, such as the Togetsu Bridge and the bamboo grove path. At the same time, however, the original calm atmosphere has been lost due to tourists from all over the world. In fact, however, it is only in some areas that crowding occurs, and a short bicycle ride away, you will find the quiet countryside of Sagano, Kyoto. The tour stops at some tourist areas, but is designed to allow you to enjoy Arashiyama by bicycle while keeping your mind at rest. The tour includes a dedicated English-speaking navigator to assist you.
・Slow cycling is an easy way for people who are not confident about their physical fitness ...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bicycle equipment such as helmets, Bags for wheeled transport, etc.
Bicycle rental fee
Exclusive navigator fee
Insurance fee (optional 500 yen)
The accompanying navigator can suggest restaurants for lunch during the tour according to the customer's wishes.
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Arashiyama Station
Navigators with BROMPTON bicycles are waiting for you near the exit of the *Hankyu Arashiyama Station ticket gates.
*Please do not confuse this with Randen Arashiyama Station.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Total duration includes travel time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Arashiyama, one of the most popular places in Kyoto, has many attractive places to visit, such as the Togetsu Bridge and the bamboo grove path. At the same time, however, the original calm atmosphere has been lost due to tourists from all over the world. In fact, however, it is only in some areas that crowding occurs, and a short bicycle ride away, you will find the quiet countryside of Sagano, Kyoto. The tour stops at some tourist areas, but is designed to allow you to enjoy Arashiyama by bicycle while keeping your mind at rest. The tour includes a dedicated English-speaking navigator to assist you.
・Slow cycling is an easy way for people who are not confident about their physical fitness ...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bicycle equipment such as helmets, Bags for wheeled transport, etc.
Bicycle rental fee
Exclusive navigator fee
Insurance fee (optional 500 yen)
The accompanying navigator can suggest restaurants for lunch during the tour according to the customer's wishes.
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Arashiyama Station
Navigators with BROMPTON bicycles are waiting for you near the exit of the *Hankyu Arashiyama Station ticket gates.
*Please do not confuse this with Randen Arashiyama Station.
Return
Itinerary
1
Togetsukyo Bridge
400-year-old wooden bridge.
The mountain scenery is coloured with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn.
15 minutes
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Arashiyama
Arashiyama is one of the most popular places in Kyoto, with the Togetukyo Bridge over the Katsura River and the bamboo forests of Sagano.
So there are many tourists, but our navigators, who know the area well, will guide you along quieter paths, away from the crowds.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Saga Toriimoto Traditional Buildings Preservation Area
Quiet, car-free area with traditional 19th-century timber-framed houses and shops, with woodland views.
30 minutes
4
Hirosawa Pond
The pond is located in a calm countryside setting off Arashiyama.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can feel nature at its best.
45 minutes
5
Myoshinji Temple
It is the head temple of the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect. The spacious grounds are lined with 46 pagoda temples, and visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the grounds.
1 hour
6
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
The shrine was founded in the 10th century and hosts traditional seasonal events throughout the year.
1 hour
7
Arashiyama Kimono Forest
Take the train back to Randen Arashiyama Station. The Randen has a unique local train atmosphere and offers a great view of the city.
The Kimono Forest at the station is an art installation of 600 poles decorated in vibrant yuzen, which glow beautifully in the backlight.
