--- title: Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto lang: en type: tour city: Kyoto country: Japan price: 104 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 554 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 6 of 11 (Bike & E-Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/kyoto/tours/full-day-biking-tour-exploring-the-best-of-kyoto/ --- # Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto **Guidekin's take:** Cycle between Imperial Palace Park, the Golden Pavilion, Gion and Fushimi Shrine. Bike hire, a helmet, water and a sit-down lunch are included; riders must be at least thirteen, comfortable cycling and moderately fit. 4.94 from 554 reviews at €104 per person for 7h–8h. In our comparison: #6 of 11 in Bike & E-Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview For those short on time and high on energy, join us for a one day all-you-can-Kyoto bike tour! Experience the tranquility of one of world's largest wooden buildings, learn about the history of Kyoto at the Imperial Palace Park, reflect on life at the stunning Golden Pavilion, enjoy a traditional sit-down lunch, capture the essence of Kyoto in the Gion geisha district and discover the majesty of the mighty Fushimi Shrine. Our shop is a 2 minute walk from Kyoto central station, our groups are small, our bikes are top quality 'Giant' hybrids, and our guides are relaxed, bilingual, experienced and safe! Sit back and let Cycle Kyoto show you around town! * Must be 13+ to participate as a rider ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes… - Starts 08:30, 09:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €104 per person - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 554 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Cycle Kyoto - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:30, 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.94 from 554 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 548 of 554. - 5 stars: 527 (95%) - 4 stars: 21 (4%) - 3 stars: 6 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Bottled water - Lunch - High Quality 'Cannondale' Bike - Helmet - Use of bicycle ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Start at our shop, meet your guide and other travellers, get your bike fitted...** (15m) - Start at our shop, meet your guide and other travellers, get your bike fitted and get ready for the day! 2. **Nishi Honganji** (15m) - Enter one of the least visited religious sites in the city and one of the largest wooden buildings in the entire world! 3. **Kitano Tenmangu Shrine** (20m) - Join local shrine goers at Kitano Tenmangu, discover this shrine's fascinating past and enjoy the tranquil mood. 4. **Kinkakuji Temple** (30m; admission included) - Discover one of the most visited attractions in the whole of Japan at the world famous Golden Pavilion. Enjoy an interesting commentary, grab an ice cream and relax! 5. **Kyoto Imperial Palace** (pass by, no stop) - Ride through the grounds of the former seat of Japan's imperial family, learn about its past and enjoy! 6. **Gion** (15m) - Stop off in Kyoto's famous geisha district, discover the secrets of this hidden world and maybe even catch a glimpse of one these entertainers hidden away! 7. **Tofuku-ji Temple** (5m) - Swing by the spectacular Tofukuji Temple. Enjoy stunning views from the bridge and admire the spacious surroundings of the one of the oldest and largest Zen temples in the country! 8. **Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine** (20m) - The most visited attraction in Kyoto can be tough to navigate. Allow our guides to expertly pick a path between the crowds for you to enjoy! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:30 - 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 Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - 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 - Riders must be at least 13 years old and be comfortable riding a bike - Dietary requirements need to be known ahead of time. Please let us know ## Compared with other Bike & E-Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 11** | €104 | 7h–8h | 4.94 (554) | shared | | [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 #6 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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