[W/Lunch] Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples | 4 hours 30 minutes

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[W/Lunch] Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples
2 Adults x $88.28
$176.56
Approx Total
$176.56

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Photos during the tour
  • Entrance fee to Kennin-ji temple
  • Helmet (if you need)
  • Bike lock
  • 4.5hours with a local guide
  • Rental bike
  • Local Kyoto lunch at Japanese house / Vegetable menu available (fish broth is still used)
  • Additional drinks and food fee (Available for purchase)

Overview

- Start this historical sights tour by learning about Gion & Geisha and Zen culture in Japan in UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple, Kennin-ji in Gion district. Get ready to feel the world of Zen in traditional Zen temple with Japanese Rock garden called Karesansui. After seeing the Kennin-ji temple, get ready to cycle again for a nice ride to the Nanzen-ji temple where your guide will give you some insights about Zen and the old days of Kyoto! - Breeze through beautiful local streets in historical city and enjoy a delicious lunch at a Japanese tea house! - Enjoy the local Kyoto oasis that is Kamogawa river with a relaxing cycle along it’s riverbanks to finish the tour off! Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Check out our Trip Advisor Page for more tours and our reviews!

Meeting points

7-Eleven
44-1 Higashikujō Kamitonodachō, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8002, Japan

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In front of the Seven Eleven convenience store outside of Exit Hachijo guchi of Kyoto station. It's next to Hotel Via Inn Prime. The guide will be waiting with a Magical Trip sign board.

End point

Rental Bicycle KYOTO ECO TRIP Shijo Karasuma shop
466 Kannondōchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8222, Japan

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The tour will end back at the bike rental shop.

Itinerary

  • Gion (Pass By)

    Start the Kyoto Historical Bike Tour from Gion district

  • Kamogawa River (Pass By)

    Soak up the relaxing atmosphere of the Kamogawa River as you glide by on your bike.

  • Heian Shrine (Pass By)

    Pass by Heian Shrine

  • 6 Shōgoin Nishimachi

    Enjoy a delicious local Kyoto lunch or desert and stroll around the beautiful Japanese garden. We kick off in Gion, navigating our way to Kennin-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to immerse ourselves in Wabi-sabi and its Zen Rock garden. Experience the serene Zen atmosphere. Next, we'll cycle to Nanzen-ji, Japan's premier Zen temple, known for its picturesque spots. A brief ride brings us to Heian Jingu shrine, where you'll gain insights into local customs.

    50 minutes

  • Nanzen-ji Temple

    This is the most prestigious Zen temple in Japan, with a history of 700 years. You can enjoy the powerful temple gate and the beauty of nature in each season.

    20 minutes

  • Kennin-ji Temple

    This is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. You can feel the beauty of Kyoto by looking at the simple and beautiful karesansui (dry landscape) garden.

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We recommend obtaining travel insurance on your own before participating.
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 78 reviews with 5 stars

Great tour with Yukari!

Published on Dec, 2024

Long overdue but Yukari was an awesome tour guide! My husband and I went about a week ago on this bike tour and really enjoyed it. Despite not knowing the traffic rules, we always felt safe and comfortable following Yukari’s guidance. She was very knowledgeable, easygoing, fun, and friendly. It was great to learn about japanese culture from a local and more about the history of each destination. Lunch was also at a very cute spot tucked away from the crowds. Such a fun way to experience Kyoto and would definitely recommend!

Biking fun in Kyoto

Published on Nov, 2024

Duncan was a fun and very informative guide (bonus: he takes great pictures too!). It was so nice to be on a bike and see the city in a different way. This is a must try!

Really enjoyed this tour!

Published on Nov, 2024

We had an awesome tour with Louis and Shiori! We learned a lot about Kyoto and got to visit some beautiful temples and try local food. Would definitely recommend if you are visiting!

Great cycling experience in Kyoto

Published on Nov, 2024

We took the tour with Magical Trips and our guide was Shiori who speaks English very well and was able to provide background on the places we went to. We took the cycling tour around Kyoto and it was great fun to be able to explore the alleys way and also cycle along the river to get to the Kenninji Temple, Nanzenji temple and Heian jingu shrine. It was drizzling in the morning when we met with Shiroi but afterwards the rain cleared and we had the sun and blue skies. We also had a yummy lunch at a traditional Japanese restaurant called Nisho Yatsuhashi No Sato and I had the Curry Udon. Overall great experience- recommend for you to join. Do be careful while cycling as there are many tourists and cars around. The route that this team has chosen was good in the sense there were only a small area where it’s slightly crowded. Most parts were scenic.

Get out beyond Kyoto, by bike!

Published on Nov, 2024

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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