--- title: "Bike Kyoto's Grand Loop: Full-Day Kyoto Bike Tour (E-bike option)" lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 146 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 590 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 1 of 11 (Bike & E-Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/bike-kyoto-s-grand-loop-full-day-kyoto-bike-tour-e-bike-option/ --- # Bike Kyoto's Grand Loop: Full-Day Kyoto Bike Tour (E-bike option) **Guidekin's take:** A cycling loop links Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji. A bike, helmet, admissions, snacks and a light lunch are included; an e-bike costs extra and needs confirmation, and riders must be at least sixteen. 4.98 from 590 reviews at €146 per person for 7h–8h. In our comparison: #1 of 11 in Bike & E-Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the Grand Loop. See more of Kyoto. The Kyoto Grand Loop is a 44 km cycling adventure linking five iconic sights: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera and Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion). Between them, ride riverside paths and backstreets through traditional neighborhoods and quieter corners of Kyoto. Skip packed buses and trains. Your bike is your transportation for the day, letting you experience the city at street level with an expert local guide and a small shared group. A light lunch is included. Quality Cannondale city bikes are included. Premium Specialized e-bikes are available for an additional fee. This is a substantial ride with hills and varied terrain. Guests should be comfortable cycling for several hours. Minimum age: 16. *Please notify us of dietary restrictions or food allergies. *Not suitable for pregnant women. *E-bike upgrade requires advance notice. Five iconic sights. One Grand Loop. One unforgettable day. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Nearest train station - JR Saga… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: Snacks, Light Lunch **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €146 per person - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 590 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Kyoto Bike Tour - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.98 from 590 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 588 of 590. - 5 stars: 584 (99%) - 4 stars: 4 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## What's included - Native English speaking bilingual guide - Snacks - Bicycle - Bottled water - Helmet - Admission Fees - Light Lunch ## Not included - Hotel pick up or drop off - E-bike (additional fee and confirmation required) ## Itinerary 1. **Bamboo Forest Street** (20m; admission included) - Explore the beauty of the bamboo and be transfixed by one of the top soundscapes of Japan! 2. **Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine** (30m; admission included) - Stroll through the famous red torii tunnel for some epic memories! 3. **Gion** (20m; admission included) - Venture into the old historical district and world of the Geisha and Maiko! 4. **Kiyomizu-dera Temple** (1h; admission included) - Enter one of the oldest temples in Kyoto with perhaps the most iconic view of the city! 5. **Kinkakuji Temple** (30m; admission included) - Enjoy the glimmer of the golden pavilion and find your true zen! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - 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 Nearest train station - JR Saga Arashiyama Meeting Point is : JR Saga Arashiyama Station North Gate, Exit right at the ticket gates (See PDF in your Viator messages) Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - *Age restriction* must be a minimum of 16 years of age. - Please notify of food allergies/restrictions at time of booking. - E-bike upgrades require advance notice and an additional fee ## Compared with other Bike & E-Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 11** | €146 | 7h–8h | 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 | | [Early Bird E-biking through East Kyoto](/japan/kyoto/tours/early-bird-e-biking-through-east-kyoto/?format=md) | €122 | 6h | 4.96 (145) | shared | Ranked #1 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/kyoto-bike-tours/?format=md ## More in Kyoto - All Kyoto tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/bike-kyoto-s-grand-loop-full-day-kyoto-bike-tour-e-bike-option/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/?format=md