The 15 Best Cycling Tours in Kyoto

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Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour

/ August 12, 2026

1.Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,843 reviews · from $116Our pick

Ride Kyoto’s quiet lanes on an e-bike to UNESCO Kinkakuji and more, with small-group guides, bike, helmet, and water included.

“It was lovely visiting some of the quieter and less touristy temples, shrines and streets. Yuta was a phenomenal guide and shared lots of great info about Giesha, Samurai history, Zen Buddhism and the customs of visiting temples and shrines. He provided a great deal of context and richness to the places we visited. The ebikes were fun and allowed us to travel up steep hills and all over town without exhausting us on the warm and muggy day. We really enjoyed ourselves exploring Kyoto this way! Highly recommend!”

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Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

/ August 14, 2026

2.Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,087 reviews · from $106

Small-group bike tour through North Kyoto with Kinkakuji and Gion, plus entrance fees, an included bike, and a Japanese lunch.

“Due to illness, I was offered a place on the Full Tour instead of the North Tour, and everything was handled super smoothly regarding that, which I appreciated a lot. The tour itself was fantastic, I had a wonderful day riding all over Kyoto. Our guide was so fun, knowledgeable and entertaining, I really enjoyed his guidance around the city. He tailored the speed and route to the group's skill which was wonderful. The day was paced super well with frequent little breaks so even in the very hot weather it never felt too much to cycle. I would wholeheartedly recommend these tours to anyone wanting to enjoy Kyoto to…”

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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)

/ August 8, 2026

3.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Hidden Gems Bike Tour (Early Bird)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · from $106

Beat Kyoto crowds on an 8am private bike tour in Arashiyama, with bamboo, Tenryu-ji garden time, and Togetsukyo Bridge views.

“We loved this break from the Kyoto crowds. Our guide Milo was amazing. Funny, kind, patient, and knowledgeable. Tour included a ride through the rice fields in addition to temples and shrines. Our 11 year old loved it as well.”

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5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

/ August 19, 2026

4.5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · from $172

Kyoto full-day bike tour with e-bike option. See Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizu, Kinkakuji and bamboo forest. Lunch included.

“Peter was exceptional as a tour guide around Kyoto!! I would highly recommend this tour as you get to see all the sites, he's very informative of the culture/history, and is a great conversationalist. If you're in Kyoto, this is a MUST!!! My son and I are avid bike riders and enjoyed being on bikes for the day but even if you're not, it's broken up with various stops. There is an e-bike option as well (which my wife chose) that made it more manageable/enjoyable for her.”

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Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

/ August 8, 2026

5.Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 498 reviews · from $119

A small-group Kyoto bike tour hitting Gion, Golden Pavilion, and Fushimi Inari with helmet, lunch, and bottled water, plus crowd-smart routes.

“We had a super cycle tour with Juan. He was wonderfully knowledgeable about the history of Kyoto and kept us very engaged and entertained. The delicious lunch was a bonus. Would thoroughly recommend.”

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E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!

/ August 24, 2026

6.E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $109

Small-group e-bike tour of Kyoto highlights, with included bike and temple entries. East or West course, about 5.5 hours, safety-first ride.

“My two daughters (17 & 21) and I had a lovely trip and Philipe was an amazing tour guide! We toured the east side of Kyoto and hiked up a beautiful mountain trail to an amazing city view! The hike was peaceful and serene but a bit challenging if you dont hike much but if you go at a slower pace its manageable and worth the beautiful view! We had a lovely picnic lunch on the philosophers pathway. It was such a wonderful and memorable day and we’re so grateful for the insight and information Philipe provided during the tour. We highly recommend this tour! Thank you so much!”

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Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

/ August 24, 2026

7.Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · from $106

Cycle Arashiyama with stops for Iwatayama monkeys, bamboo forest photos, Tenryu-ji garden, and Togetsukyo Bridge, with bike and admissions included.

“Our family went on about four or five tours and this was our favorite. Great way to see beautiful spots and riding bikes was a fun experience and very efficient. Rob was our guide. He was great with both the kids and the adults. We were theRead more”

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South Kyoto in a Nutshell: Gentle Backstreet Bike Tour!

/ August 27, 2026

8.South Kyoto in a Nutshell: Gentle Backstreet Bike Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $79

Gentle South Kyoto bike tour with guide-led backstreets, Cannondale bike, helmet and water, plus Gion and Fushimi Inari.

“Our guide was fantastic! Thank you for immersing me in Kyoto history and life today. It was fabulous being able to experience the sites first hand and up close.”

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Kyoto: City Secrets eBike Tour

/ August 29, 2026

9.City Secrets eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 3h 45m · from $127

Kyoto City Secrets e-bike tour: Golden Pavilion, geisha district, Zen gardens and tea. 3.75 hours, small group, English guide.

“This was an amazing bike tour. Family of 4 with teenage boys in a small group of 7 - with another family. Michael did a fantastic job guiding us through the city and stopping at several places to give us some history and insight as well as his own personal experiences. Very personable and fun to be around! Highly recommend this tour and Michael as your guide! This was by far one of the best tours we have had on our trip!”

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Pedal Adventure Kyoto’s iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour

/ August 30, 2026

10.Pedal Adventure Kyoto’s iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $86

E-bike through Kyoto with a small group, hitting Gion, Higashiyama, Fushimi Inari, and Tōfuku-ji, plus snacks and river paths.

“Highly recommend this tour. Great locations that was a mix of a couple popular sites and ones that we would’ve definitely missed if it hadn’t been in this tour. Our tour guide Maki made our whole experience unforgettable and was the best host we could’ve asked for our group.”

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Kyoto: Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour with Local Japanese Guide

/ August 30, 2026

11.Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour with Local Japanese Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 3h 30m · from $75

Kyoto e-bike tour with Aska: quiet temples and Kamogawa River stone-crossings, plus Ginkaku-ji, Nanzen-ji, Heian Jingu. 3.5 hours.

“One of the best parts of our trip! This was a wonderful bike tour, the perfect mix of biking and site seeing. We wish we could do this again it was that good. Highly recommend!”

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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour

/ August 8, 2026

12.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · from $116

E-bike tour of Kyoto’s Arashiyama: 25 km of temples, Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, Tōji-in moss gardens, and the bamboo grove.

“We had a fabulous time. Michael, the tour guide, not only knew his history perfectly, but had the ability to share his knowledge in an interesting and informative way. He was passionate about the cycling and the history. He made it a perfect day. Thanks”

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Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour

/ August 8, 2026

13.Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $99

Guided Kyoto half-day e-bike tour to Kitano Tenmangu, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo, and Tenryu-ji, with water, admissions, and small groups.

“The bike ride takes you all over Kyoto so you see a lot. Our guide, Jodie, was very knowledgeable about the shrines and temples.”

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4.5-Hour Kyoto Bike Tour with Lunch and UNESCO Zen Temples

/ August 8, 2026

14.4.5-Hour Kyoto Bike Tour with Lunch and UNESCO Zen Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $99

Bike Kyoto with an English guide: Kennin-ji and Nanzen-ji, teahouse lunch, Kamogawa River ride, small group.

“Great way to get out of Kyoto and see sites! Biking is a favorite activity in any town/city... this was no exception! Loved the ride along the river, all the things we saw as we moved around town and out to the edges to see shrines and temples. Lunch was fantastic, and Naru was an awesome guide!”

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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Morning Tour by Bike

/ August 8, 2026

15.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Morning Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 3h 30m · from $103

Early-bike into Arashiyama for the quiet bamboo forest, Togetsukyo Bridge, Tenryuji gardens, and backstreet temples with an English guide.

“Rob was the best! He took us around and called out special details and local stories. He was fun with the group and kept us feeling alive despite the heat (not to mention he gave us water). Extra points for the donut at the end. The scenery was beautiful and the stops were super informative. Thanks, Rob, for a great morning!”

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