Dive deep into the temple’s history from its origin as a retirement villa to its transformation into a Zen Buddhist Temple . Capturing the shimmering reflection of the golden temple in the pond ,a view that remains etched in memory.
Explore the rich legacy of the 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
Arashiyama’s bamboo forest is particularly popular with photographers. The improbably tall trunks sway like a troupe of dancers, and through bamboo is known for its sturdiness, flexibility ,durability and resilience ,here one is most aware of its beauty.
Travelers will take a walk along the finest garden of this temple.This is Unesco World Heritage Site since 1994.
Brilliant guide, took everything at our pace and was extremely good at answering all of our many questions! Great lunch stop too, my vegan ramen was delicious! We loved this tour, it has been one of our Japanese highlights, definitely go!
Excellent experience and guide. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing the sites via ebike. Would highly recommend.
A fantastic six-hour e-bike tour covering some of the highlights of western Kyoto, including the Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji Temple and the Golden Pavilion. A wonderful way to explore the area, enjoy a little exercise and learn about Kyoto in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. The small group made the experience particularly enjoyable, and our guide was exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We had enough time at each stop to appreciate its character without feeling rushed. The tour was exactly what we expected and much more. Highly recommended!
An excellent way to see the area, going via quiet roads to see interesting residential areas on our way to the beautiful temples, bamboo forest and riverside. Our tour guide Shan was attentive to our needs and full of interesting information about the sights. The e-bikes were great. I usually find saddles uncomfortable but this one (go for a bike with a basket if you are like me!) was so comfy. Can highly recommend this tour.
We had a great time with Lorenzo as our guide. The Golden Pavilion was beautiful and we enjoyed the gardens. Teen kids enjoyed the e-bikes.
We are not bike riders however the e-bike was fantastic and we didn’t wake up sore. Lorenzo was our guide and was fabulous. We had the best day. It was nice to ride around quieter streets and see the sights. You need to purchase lunch which was fine. You do walk to bamboo forest which is quite small but beautiful nevertheless. Highly recommend this tour. We haven’t stopped talking about it!
Such a nice tour of Kyoto with Alan! He was kind and helpful. It was great to ride through the back streets of Kyoto away from the crowds.
Pohan was tremendous guide. Personal attention to detail, fun, helpful. The e-bikes were so easy and trip through neighborhoods was almost the best part. I’d take people on this guided tour again.
We did the 3-4 hour bike tour and it was perfect. Our guide Pohan was friendly and informative. It was great traveling on the E bikes through Kyoto neighborhoods and seeing the Golden Temple, the Bamboo Forest and Arashiyama. Would highly recommend this tour.
This was a highlight of our whole trip in Japan. Wonderful way to see top highlights of the city. Our guide Lorenzo was very kind and knowledgeable about the places we stopped. We went with our two kids (age 11 and 8) and they loved using e-bikes! Back roads felt safe for biking.
This was one of our favorite experiences during our trip. Biking through the back streets of Kyoto was a blast and we felt safe the entire time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly. We had a small group so it was nice to be able to get some 1:1 time with our guide to ask questions and to learn about more than just the sites we were seeing. Highly recommend!
What a great day biking around Kyoto and seeing some beautiful places long the way; great way to see the back streets of Kyoto . Felt safe the whole time and we did this in a control easy pace . Stopped for lunch which was a nice local restaurant but you can chose anywhere if you like . Guide will lead the way and get your ticket to any place that you stop to see, plenty of time in each area which was great for relaxing and taking photos .
Pohan was an enthusiastic leader taking us to shrines, temples and forest on the 20km bike ride. Luckily it was in an electric bike! Not to mention the walks through the gardens and the bamboo forest. Pohan’s knowledge of the history and significance of things, places and events was impressive!
Great opportunity to ride through the quiet back streets of Kyoto and see the Golden Pavilion & Bamboo Forest. Sadly our guide didn’t get a group photo or have the group introduce themselves so we didn’t feel the fun vibe we have on other bike tours.
A fun way to see the sights of Kyoto with a fantastic guide who was friendly, knowledgeable and so accommodating. E-bikes are the way to go as it definitely made it easier to ride 20 km and not be physically exhausting. One of the best tours we have done on our trip to Japan, and highly recommend it for something different.
Our tour was led by Diego who was an AMAZING guide - very knowledgeable and articulate, who cared about our having a top notch experience. We visited important historical sites in 2 areas of Kyoto, so if you are short on time this tour itinerary is very efficient. Using e-bikes was a fun way to see local neighborhoods and a delicious lunch at a local ramen shop (not included in price) offered vegan and meat options. Diego's expertise made the experience truly memorable and I can highly recommend!
It was a fantastic way to see a different side of Kyoto as we rode through neighborhoods to get to the sites. Then when we got to them, the insights we received made us appreciate them more deeply. We had a small group so our guide was flexible and we had a great time meeting other travelers. The bikes were easy to ride so any level of rider would feel comfortable on this tour.
This was a very fun experience and an enjoyable way to see the city. I would recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys riding through the streets of Kyoto and stopping at some amazing places including the Bamboo Forest.
My family and I had a great time today with the tour guide who was pleasant, polite andvery knowledgeable about the history of each location. E-bikes were in an excellent condition. Highly recommend!
Diego was an excellent tour guide. He knew the history of the area and was able to provide unique insight into the experience. Definitely recommend this tour.
Our tour guide Diego was fantastic and knowledgeable. Cycling is such a fun way to see the back streets and sites in Kyoto . I highly recommend this tour …. It was a very enjoyable unique experience .
Diego was fantastic! Would highly recommend any tour with him. Biking was super fun and easy. Diego had great knowledge and shared fun facts with us. Great day!!
Thanks Diogo!! Thoroughly enjoyed our e-bike experience. Had the opportunity to visit several impressive sites around Kyoto and travel through many areas of this beautiful city that we wouldn't have experienced on foot. Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and introduced us to some lovely ramen for lunch!!
Our guide, Pohan, was fantastic. He was friendly, knowledgeable and wove us through an educational labyrinth of historic sites and backstreet routes. The day was hot and humid, but because of Pohan's insights and pleasant nature, we barely noticed the weather. We highly recommend this tour with Pohan!
It was a long hot day (92 degrees) so thankful we had e bikes. Diego was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable about all the sites. He was also very careful to ensure safe riding with our youngest son always right behind him. Temples and bamboo forest were great. So was the tasty ramen shop where we had lunch. A nice way to get a real feel for Kyoto residential neighborhoods that you won’t get by strolling around Gion.
The bike performed well and our group size(10) was almost too many. There were times we got too spread out to get through a walk light. Our guide was great with better english than some other guides. A beautiful day and the lunch location was great
What a brilliant day. We were so well looked after by our guide Jody and the rest of the group participants were fab. We all got along great! It was loads of fun and so informative. Jody was full of local info and knowledge having lived in Japan for many years. The temples and shrines and garden are all beautiful but the highlight was the stunning bamboo forest! . We saw far more of Kyoto than we ever could have on our own and the e bikes made easy work of the route. We felt safe and never rushed. Our lunch stop was fab and the ice cream stop later well earned! Thanks so much for an amazing day in beautiful kyoto! We were only in Kyoto for 48 hours so this was the perfect way to see as much as possible whilst avoiding the crowds.
We visited two temples and the Arashiyama bamboo grove. Our guide was friendly and helpful. E-bikes made the trip easy. A good amount of biking, compared to some tours where you spend more time standing around than riding. Lunch is at a Japanese family restaurant where there are lots of options. A fun day!
Very satisfying experience. Well organized trip and the explanations given during the route were always very interesting. We were very happy with our guide Jody, always very attentive, friendly and pleasant in the explanations. Absolutely recommended.
Great guide!! Good pace, interesting, excellent lunch choice and a guide that was very interested in his group.
Was a fun experience. Bikes were good- electric was a plus. Our guide was patient and receptive to the group. We were blessed with great weather and blooming cherry blossoms. The bamboo forest was amazing. Great time and recommend it!
Excellent trip. The Golden palace was stunning and the bamboo forest beautiful. Our guide Jody was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly and helpful . He even helped my partner with a meical emergency
This bike tour took us through charming neighborhoods, hidden alleys, and iconic landmarks, all while learning fascinating stories from Pohan our guide. The pace was perfect, and the experience felt immersive—like seeing Kyoto through the eyes of a local. Highly recommend for anyone who visiting Kyoto
This was such a great way to see Kyoto! We rode bikes through regular neighborhoods. Visiting sites with a guide enhances the experience. We had a fun group and our guide was great. Thank you.
Wow! What a day with Jody our guide and 2 other fun couples! We biked, walked, dined and learned so much about Kyoto, customs and culture and many details. Jody was the best guide ever! Kind, easy to understand, great sense of humor and full of amazing details to educate and inform us. It was our best guided bike ride and we have been on many in several countries! Highly recommend!!! Thank you Jody!!!
Today we went on the memory Kyoto bike tour with our guide, Jodie. The tour was excellent, well paced and included visits to shrines, temples and a bamboo forest. All of which were spectacular. Jodie was a very knowledgeable guide and also extremely caring and attentive to everyone’s needs. A thoroughly enjoyable bike trip which we would highly recommend
This bike tour was an absolute game-changer for experiencing Kyoto! Riding through the historic streets gave us a unique perspective that we wouldn’t have gotten on foot or by bus. Our guide Pohan was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting stories about Kyoto’s history and culture.
I had so much with Pohan. He led us to places we would have never explored by ourselves and we got to see more of Kyoto than we expected. He was full of knowledge and showed us some of the customary practices af shrines,temples and bamboo forests.higly recommend this tour to anyone who visiting kyoto
The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Kyoto’s history, making every stop more meaningful. They shared fascinating stories and hidden gems that we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. The pace was perfect—relaxed yet efficient—allowing us to soak in the beauty of the city without feeling rushed. If you’re looking for an active, fun, and immersive way to explore Kyoto, I highly recommend this bike tour. It’s the perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure. Whether you’re a solo traveler or with a group, this tour is an absolute must🤗
The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the ride both fun and informative. The pace was comfortable, making it enjoyable for all levels . If you’re looking for a unique and active way to experience Kyoto’s beauty, I highly recommend this tour!
The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating historical and cultural insights at each stop. Biking through Kyoto allowed us to experience the city in a unique and immersive way, passing through charming streets and scenic landscapes that you’d miss by car or bus. The bikes were comfortable and well-maintained, making the ride smooth even for those who aren’t frequent cyclists. The pace was just right—not too fast, so we could fully enjoy the sights, but efficient enough to cover a lot of ground.
this bike tour was the highlight of our kyoto trip,Riding through the historic streets and witnessing the breathtaking Kinkaku-ji and shrine covered in fresh snowfall was an unforgettable experience our guide Pohan,was knowledgeable friendly and made the journey even more enjoyable.the route was well planned offering a perfect mix of ironic landmarks and hidden gems. if you’re looking for an immersive way to explore Kyoto’s beauty this tour is a must Highly recommended
Our guide, Pohan, was very knowledgeable, friendly and ensured we had a great day. We booked E-bikes, which made the tour very easy and most enjoyable. We were a small group of 4, which also made it more personable. A great fun way to see the sites and explore the streets of Kyoto.
We head and excellent tour to some of the most beautiful temples shrines, bamboo forest and sight around Kyoto ! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgable about each location, would highly recommend!
We had an incredible time on this e-bike tour . Our guide, Pohan was exceptionally friendly, kind, and passionate about Kyoto’s history. The e-bikes were easy to ride, and we explored hidden gems we’d never have found on our own. pohan’s knowledge and enthusiasm truly made the experience special. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kyoto 🚲
Pohan such a friendly guy and informative guide. We had a lovely tour with him and the lunch he took us was very delicious and affordable.highly recommended this tour
Jorge, our guide was awesome with full of info and stories. He spoke fluent English and very caring for the group. The bike route had a mixture of local neighborhoods, main streets, and little alleys. We had ample time to enjoy temples, shrines, and bamboo forrest. E-bike is a great option to sample Kyoto area.
We had a great 5 hour tour with Pohat! Golden Temple, Bamboo Forest and Kinkaku-ji Shrine. Beautiful Red fall colors on the Japanese Maple were beyond vibrant. Pohat was a great guide with detailed explanations of all of our stops. 21Km was easy on the nice e-bikes. Great walk along the river next to the bamboo forest was charming A very good day.
This was a excellent cycling tour visiting some highlights of Kyoto on safe, comfortable e bikes. Pohan was a great guide; he was extremely knowledgeable and guided us down the quieter back streets and taking us to a wonderful local restaurant for lunch. This was an ideal introduction to Kyoto. I can highly recommend it.
From beginning to end the tour was excellent. Our tour guide Pohan was knowledgeable , friendly, accomodating, spoke good English this enabled our family to have a wonderful time. The spots we visited and explored were excellent/ the shrines, garden and bamboo forest. The lunch stop away from the tourist locations was excellent too. Our bikes were reliable and modern.
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