The Kyoto Grand Loop: Full-Day Kyoto Bike Tour

Five iconic sights. One grand loop across Kyoto.

8 hr

27,000円

Kyoto Bike Tour - The Bamboo Forest & Arashiyama

Service Description

Ride across Kyoto in one unforgettable day. The Kyoto Grand Loop connects Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera, Gion, and Fushimi Inari Shrine with riverside paths, traditional neighborhoods, and backstreets along the way. Your bike is your transportation for the day. Experience Kyoto at street level with an experienced local guide and a small shared group, without spending the day on packed buses and trains. Stop to explore the sights on foot and enjoy a light lunch along the route. This is a substantial ride of approximately 44 km (27 miles), with hills, varied terrain, and walking at the stops. You should be comfortable cycling for several hours and have a moderate level of fitness. The tour generally takes 8–9 hours, depending on the group and season. Minimum age: 16. Included: Cannondale city bike, helmet, bottled water, admission fees, light lunch, and guide. Specialized e-bikes are available by advance request for an additional fee, subject to availability. Contact us before booking if you’re interested in a private tour. Five iconic sights. One Grand Loop. One unforgettable day.

Upcoming Sessions

Cancellation Policy

Thank you for choosing Kyoto Bike Tour. Our meeting place is: JR Saga Arashiyama - North Exit - Bottom of the Stairs (There are 3 stations named Arashiyama. We meet at JR Saga Arashiyama) We appreciate your business and are excited to show you around our lovely city. Please read the following regarding our refund policy and liability waiver agreement. You are eligible for a refund if you contact us more than 24hrs before the start time of your tour. All refunds are subject to a refund fee. No shows will not receive a refund. In the event of a 60% chance of rain according to the Japan Meteorological Agency forecast, you will be contacted the night before about the status of the tour. If there is a cancellation, you will be issued a full refund or be assisted with rescheduling your tour if possible. In regards to fitness, the guide reserves the right to refuse a guest he deems unfit to ride. Please be aware that you should be in a moderate fitness level and be capable of basic bicycle riding skills. Reserving a spot acknowledges your agreement that you are able to competently ride a bicycle. It also prohibits other interested parties from taking your spot, therefore there is a no refund policy due to an inadequate level of fitness or inability to ride a bicycle. You will also receive a PDF file with our liability waiver. Booking a tour acknowledges that you have agreed to and signed the liability waiver form. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to an incredible day together! -Kyoto Bike Tour