Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids )

We had a fantastic time on our Kyoto bike tour! Yuki was an excellent guide — friendly, knowledgeable and engaging throughout. He did a wonderful job keeping the kids entertained and interested, making the experience enjoyable for the whole family. We got to see so many beautiful parts of Kyoto and learn about its history and culture along the way. It was a fun, memorable experience and one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kyoto, especially families with kids!

Yuki was awesome and patient with our kids. He was very knowledgeable and was not only an excellent Japanese historian but a bike rider that knows the rules of the road well. I was glad our 7 year old is a decent bike rider or it would have been a lot more challenging. Yuki even had a great stamp collection to fill the kids stamp books with. It was the highlight of our trip to Japan! Thanks Yuki!

Perhaps our favorite excursion in Japan! We were able to do so much on this tour. Peter was fantastic and kept our kids and parents interested throughout the ride. Being able to see a different side of Kyoto than we could have on foot was wonderful. In addition to the bamboo forest and monkey park we saw residential neighborhoods and rode through the rice fields. The bikes were well maintained and comfy to ride. Absolutely put this one on your list!

We had such a blast! Our 5yo and 7 yo enjoyed it so much. Yuki was the best guide, very informative but also very patient with our littles. Would definitely recommend!!

Yuki was a phenomenal guide! He was full of knowledge about the local area, Japan history, and random fun facts. He was so welcoming and generous from our arrival to the tour end, treating our entire party with so much respect and kindness. The bike ride itself was a nice change from walking, but what the care and consideration in planning is what made it outstanding. Without spoiling any surprises, the tour provides a drink and a snack, along with amazing food recommendations and photos from the day. This experience was the highlight of our trip - I couldn’t recommend it more!

We had an absolutely incredible time on this bike tour with our family of four (including our kids, ages 8 and 11)! It was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Kyoto.Our guide was wonderful and took us along beautiful, less-traveled back roads that we never would have discovered on our own. It was a fantastic way to see several major sites while experiencing the peaceful, authentic side of the city away from the heavy crowds.The kids loved the pace, and the delicious treats along the way kept everyone energized and happy. To top it all off, our guide took some fantastic family photos of us and shared them right away, which we appreciated so much.If you are visiting Kyoto with family, do not hesitate to book this tour. It is safe, fun, and unforgettable!

Incredible experience and a highlight of our family’s time in Kyoto! Peter created an absolutely memorable day for the whole family. Our kids are 7 and 9, Peter was so patient when they needed to take breaks and used that time to point out or share interesting historical and cultural spots. We felt like we really got to see Kyoto and hit all the top spots in one tour. We truly appreciate the memories he helped us create. Can’t recommend enough!

If I could give Kyoto Bike Tour 10 stars I would! Our guide Ray was incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful during our bike tour and made it extra enjoyable for everyone. We got to visit the Bamboo forest where Ray knew the best spots for photos and took amazing photos of our family. We got to ride around the beautiful rice fields and then visit the Monkey Park where we got to feed the monkeys and get an incredible view of the city. Finally we got to see the Kimono forest and get some sweet treats! Ray really took care of us and made sure we were safe the whole time, and it was very helpful that he speaks fluent English and Japanese. This was the highlight of our two week visit to Japan! Highly recommend!!

We had a wonderful experience on the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour on 29 May 2026. The weather was beautiful, making it a perfect day for cycling and exploring the area. Our guide, Yuki, was fantastic throughout the tour. He was friendly, engaging, and especially great with our two boys (ages 9 and 7), keeping them interested and involved the whole time. He also helped us take some lovely family photos and was very attentive to our needs, making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. Overall, this was a well-organized and enjoyable family activity that allowed us to see Arashiyama from a unique perspective. We would highly recommend this tour to families visiting Arashiyama.

Our family had a great experience on this tour. Ray was so kind, shared a lot of great information of the area, took great photos to document the day, and (most importantly) made sure we were safe. I would highly recommend to any families. The train stopped and Ray went above and beyond and carried our bikes across the station. There were surprises and treats for the kids that they enjoyed. This tour was a true highlight of our trip!

We had such a wonderful bike ride in Kyoto! Our kids (ages 2 and 6) had an amazing time, and Peter went above and beyond to keep them entertained throughout the tour. The bikes themselves were excellent and perfectly prepared for us. Everything was adjusted in advance to match our heights, which made the ride very comfortable from the start. Communication beforehand was smooth and clear, which we really appreciated. Our daughter’s bike was attached as a tag-along to one of the parents’ bikes, and she absolutely loved it. It made the experience extra fun and special for her. All in all, a fantastic family-friendly activity that we’d highly recommend!

Yuki was the very best tour guide. We had our 12 and 10 year old kids with us and this was the highlight of our time in Kyoto. Yuki personalized the tour, offered a wonderful history of the city while expertly navigating the streets of Kyoto and making sure everyone in the group felt included. The kids enjoyed collecting stamps along the way and we enjoyed this fun and unique way of getting to know Kyoto. Yuki made the whole experience free by taking care of all of the purchases along the way and introducing us to the best donuts we’ve ever had. Thank you, Kyoto Bike Tours, for memories that will last a lifetime.

We had an amazing time with Peter this morning. Our family of five learned a lot and had a very enjoyable experience! We would highly recommend Peter and Kyoto Bike Tours!

Yuki was our guide for a group of 4 adults and two elementary age kids and he made it such a relaxed, positive and educational experience! We loved it! It was well over four hours filled with stops at bamboo forests, Monkey Park( be prepared to walk up steep hill for 20 minutes) playgrounds and the best donut treat ever after a very busy afternoon. Yuki was especially good with the kids, giving them stamps on (a book they gifted ) from each place they visited. He made them feel special! Thank you 🙏 Kyoto Bike Tours. Highly recommend for families with confident bikers! 🚴🏻‍♀️

This was arguably our single favorite memory in a Japan trip full of outstanding experiences over 2 weeks! Ray is a 5 star tour guide (and an even better person) who is an experienced cyclist with a local's knowledge of Kyoto and Japan overall. He also happens to be amazing with children (we brought a 10 year old, two 7 year olds, and a 4 year old). We had so much fun cycling through parts of Kyoto, the iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and seeing Kyoto on high while feeding the monkeys at the monkey park. Ray took his time and you can tell he is proud of his city. We felt comfortable. safe, and looked after throughout the tour. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

We had a fantastic experience on the Kyoto Family Bike Tour! It was such a wonderful way to see Kyoto and visit places we may have missed. Our guide, Ray, was phenomenal and took incredible photos. Highly recommend!

If you are looking for a safe, super fun and beautiful bike tour of Kyoto with your kids, search no more ! Peter was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable about Japanese culture and traditions, we learned so much! The kids ( 8 and 11yo) had a blast wandering around the bamboo forest and the monkey park! We recommend this tour to all families looking for a different way of discovering this stunning part of Kyoto!

If you are looking for a safe, super fun and beautiful bike tour of Kyoto with your kids, search no more ! Peter was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable about Japanese culture and traditions, we learned so much! The kids ( 8 and 11yo) had a blast wandering around the bamboo forest and the monkey park! We recommend this tour to all families looking for a different way of discovering this stunning part of Kyoto!

The family tour was fantastic! We had 3 adults, a 5 year old and 2 year old twins. Ray was really good with the kids and they loved the stamp books he gave them. The bamboo forest was great to see and the monkey park was amazing. This bike tour was a great way to see the city. The cycling was easy and the stops were timed perfectly. To end it with the “best donuts in the world” really topped off the trip. If you are in Kyoto with kids, you will love it!

We were at de bike tour with our 5 e 8 year old son. The bicycles were in excellent condition. Our 5-year-old son used a tandem bicycle. It was winter, but the cold didn't bother us. We had a great afternoon. Our guide was Ray, he's great with kids and taught us a lot about Japanese culture. He took a tour without any rush and we lost track of time. Plus, he took great photos.

Ray was really lovelly with our family (2 adults and 2 kids), especially with our 8 and 5 year ald kids. We had a great afternoon with him. Ray bought us local food and show the best spots (bamboo forest, rice fields, mountain monkeys). Beaultiful places and a lot of japanese culture learning. He is very funny, and We laught a lot during ou 4 hours journey. We appreciated a lot!

Top-class experience led by experienced and knowledgeable team, enjoyed by three under 10s and mum and dad. From the first contact, the KBT team were responsive and flexible. Bikes were new and tailored to the ages of the kids. Peter took care of the rest. Itinerary has kids' needs in mind and Peter dropped in informative tidbits throughout the tour. We loved it and would have done the full day if we'd known.

Cassiano was a very friendly guide who knew his way around Kyoto by bike. We had beautifull weather, so he made some amazing pictures.

This was by far the best day we had in Kyoto. Peter was so friendly and helpful making sure the kids bikes and helmets were safe before departing. It was so nice to explore the quieter areas and ride through the rice fields. Peter organised for the children to feed the monkeys and made sure to stop for a sweet snack on the way home. He also snapped some amazing photos along the way. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kyoto!

I found this tour on a social media ad and booked based on previous reviews and the kid friendly tour option. I was glad I did!! We had a fantastic day. Me, my husband and two kids (3yrs and 5yrs) enjoyed our tour today with Ray. We booked a kids trailer for our two girls and they could sit back and relax while we did all the work. We stopped at a local kids playground, the bamboo forest, kimono forest, rode through rice fields and ended at the monkey forest. The ride was flat and easy, the pace was super relaxed and stops for rests, snacks (including the worlds best donut) and photos was great! Ray was fantastic sharing his knowledge of the area, culture and Japan in general as well as capturing many photos of our family throughout the day. We had the best day being guided around these popular locations! Many thanks to Ray!!

Myself, my husband and toddler had the most awesome time. Ray, our guide was just brilliant. The whole tour was so well thought out and just perfect for kids. Really recommend this, worth every penny.

Our family of four with kids 8 and 10 loved this tour. Beautiful countryside and super informative guide, a highlight of our trip

My wife, 9 year old son and I participated in this amazing bike tour earlier this month. Ray took us on an incredible route through Arashiyama and parts of Kyoto we would never have seen. It was a cruisy ride with excellent bikes and some ice cold water for our 30+ Celsius conditions. Ray took photos of us along the way - including with his very nifty drone. Ray had great local insights and was great company during the tour. For anyone looking for something personal and unique, I highly recommend this bike tour! Thanks once again Ray!

The tour was great! Beautiful places and really fun to do with kids. Our guide Peter was awesome. Bikes are new and easy to ride.

I can’t think of a better way to see the sites around Arashiyama than on this bike tour. From meandering the rice paddies to cycling down the Main Street - it was amazing. We had two younger kids with us but the way Ray worked with all members of the family was excellent. Local knowledge and the ease of not sticking to tight deadlines like a bus tour would have was well received. Highly recommend this tour to anybody.

We did the family bike tour. Our guide, Ray was really good with our kids and compassionate towards them when they fell a couple times. He was also very informative about Kyoto and spoke English. We all had a great time and it was the highlight of our Japan trip! We highly recommend this experience and would do it again if we had opportunity.

RAY was an amazing guide for our family bike tour around Kyoto. With 2 children (8 and 5) and 5 adults in tow, Ray skillfully led us through the streets of Kyoto, constantly keeping a watchful eye to ensure we were able to safely stay together. He provided interesting and engaging insights as he led us to a quaint playground for the kids, through the awe-inspiring bamboo forest, through fields of rice (where we had a rice cake snack, of course!), and to the fabulous Monkey Park. The children thoroughly enjoyed Ray who asked them questions to get them involved and provided each with a special book for stamps they gathered along our journey. Our Kyoto Bike Tours was definitely the highlight of our visit to Kyoto. Thank you, Ray, for a memory we will not forget…especially our last stop and the best donut I’ve ever eaten!

Excellent bike tour! We had a blast on this tour with our family of four seeing the bamboo forest and monkey park. We would highly recommend it for families!

Highly recommend the family bike tour. We took our three boys aged 8,10,11 and were grouped with another family, whose youngest was 6. Bikes were fitted to all of our sizes as well as the helmets. All the equipment was clean and safe. They also included a pouch attachment for belongings and bottled water. Great manageable ride for us and the kids. Loved the change of pace from all of the walking we’d been doing. Our tour guide Ray was so patient with the kids questions, kept it interesting for the whole group. Stopped for snacks and bathroom breaks. We finished the tour with a delicious treat.