Embark on a cycling adventure that takes you back to the era of the Shoguns. Pedal through the historic streets of Kyoto and uncover its majestic past on this easy downhill route suitable for everyone.
The Golden Pavilion Temple is one of the most iconic sites in Kyoto and lined with gold, it was once the centre of government for the Ashikaga Shoguns.
Cycle on to the tranquil Toji-in Temple, the resting place of the Ashikaga. Immerse yourself in the quintessential Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi - a form of Zen minimalism. Take a moment in the temple hall, where Zen masters once would have contemplated the world, gazing at the groomed garden and the quaint teahouse.
Nijo Castle is a magni...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Helmet
Rainwear
Use of bicycle
Matcha service
Meeting Points
Departure
Wara Tenjin mae
The meeting point is Waratenjin Bus Stop (Southbound) in front of McDonalds (Kinkaku-ji Branch).
Return
Kyoto Cycling Tour Project (Kyoto Station Cycle Terminal)
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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Min. 2 and Max. 6 guests can be accepted per guide (1 person participants are not accepted). In case your group is 7-12 people, an extra guide can be arranged.
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If you wish to cancel the tour, please kindly let us know at least 3 days prior to the tour date (by 18:00; JST) and your tour fee can be refunded.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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Embark on a cycling adventure that takes you back to the era of the Shoguns. Pedal through the historic streets of Kyoto and uncover its majestic past on this easy downhill route suitable for everyone.
The Golden Pavilion Temple is one of the most iconic sites in Kyoto and lined with gold, it was once the centre of government for the Ashikaga Shoguns.
Cycle on to the tranquil Toji-in Temple, the resting place of the Ashikaga. Immerse yourself in the quintessential Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi - a form of Zen minimalism. Take a moment in the temple hall, where Zen masters once would have contemplated the world, gazing at the groomed garden and the quaint teahouse.
Nijo Castle is a magni...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Helmet
Rainwear
Use of bicycle
Matcha service
Meeting Points
Departure
Wara Tenjin mae
The meeting point is Waratenjin Bus Stop (Southbound) in front of McDonalds (Kinkaku-ji Branch).
Return
Kyoto Cycling Tour Project (Kyoto Station Cycle Terminal)
Itinerary
1
Kinkakuji Temple
Visit the Golden Pavilion Temple with your guide and walk through the beautiful gardens that surround the temple building.
1 hour
2
Toji-in Temple
Your guide will take you through the interiors of the quiet and historic temple, renowned for its garden and quaint tea house.
1 hour
3
Nijo Castle
Your guide will take you through the grounds of the home of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Kyoto - Nijo Castle. Filled with ornamental carvings and magnificent buildings, Nijo Castle boasts 400 years of history and stands right in the heart of the city.
