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title: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Kyoto
country: Japan
price: 109
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 215
duration_minutes: 255
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 of 11 (Bike & E-Bike Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/arashiyama-bamboo-forest-e-biking-tour/
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# Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Ride an electric bike through city streets and countryside to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and temple grounds. A bike, helmet, temple fees, snacks and water are included; riders must be at least fifteen and need moderate fitness. 4.93 from 215 reviews at €109 per person for 4h 15m.

In our comparison: #8 of 11 in Bike & E-Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This is an incredible 25km E-bike tour that focuses on exploring the celebrated Arashiyama Bamboo Grove district, but also takes time to explore stunning temple environments aways from the tourist tracks.

Hop on our new Panasonic E-bikes and cover a lot of ground as we pedal effortlessly through a blend of urban and countryside settings. We will bike past Kyoto's daily life and give you insight into the city's rich history, culture, and scenic beauty. 

We only allow a maximum of 8 guests for a safe and controlled experience.

Travellers should be comfortable riding 25km or 4 hours. Must be 15 years or older.

We meet 20 minutes before departure in order to get you comfortable on your E-bike.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please use google maps and search NORU…
- Max 8 people: small group
- Starts 13:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Age rule: Must be 15 years of age or older

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €109 per person
- Duration: 4h 15m
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 215 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: NORU
- Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 13:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.93 from 215 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 211 of 215.

- 5 stars: 207 (96%)
- 4 stars: 4 (2%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Helmet
- Use of bicycle
- Temple Fees

## Itinerary

1. **Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple** (45m) - This serene temple is away from the crowds, and we will view its expansive collection of small buddhist statue figures and check out a few funny surprises.
2. **We will walk through this fabulous moss temple and take-in its relaxing and c...** (30m) - We will walk through this fabulous moss temple and take-in its relaxing and contemplative settings.
3. **The Bamboo Forest Trail** (30m) - We will park our bikes and walk some of this must-see Kyoto attraction, the famous Arashiyama bamboo grove

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 13:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Please use google maps and search NORU KYOTO BIKE TOURS
Look for our green TripAdvisor flag outside the Cycle Village bike shop

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travellers who cannot cycle 25 km or 4 hours
- Must be 15 years of age or older
- No-shows/late/ missing the tour for any reason is non-refundable/ non-transferable/ non-amendable
- Guests who choose not to participate/cannot ride a bicycle will not be refunded
- This 25km tour is designed for riders who are confident and comfortable riding a bicycle for 4 hours.
- Tours cannot be changed to different departure times less than 24 hours before departure.

## Compared with other Bike & E-Bike Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 11** | €109 | 4h 15m | 4.93 (215) | shared, max 8 |
| [Bike Kyoto's Grand Loop: Full-Day Kyoto Bike Tour (E-bike option)](/japan/kyoto/tours/bike-kyoto-s-grand-loop-full-day-kyoto-bike-tour-e-bike-option/?format=md) | €146 | 7h | 4.98 (590) | shared |
| [Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour](/japan/kyoto/tours/hidden-kyoto-e-biking-tour/?format=md) | €101 | 3h 45m | 4.96 (2149) | shared |
| [Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Family Bike Tour ( Infants & Kids )](/japan/kyoto/tours/arashiyama-bamboo-forest-family-bike-tour-infants-kids/?format=md) | €365 per group | 3h | 5.0 (35) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 11 in Bike & E-Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €238, median €107; typical length 4h. 2 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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