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Kyoto Historical Highlights Cycling Tour with World Heritage Zen Temple
4.9
55 Ratings
Kyoto
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Kyoto on this cycling tour. Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple, learn about Gion and Geisha, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a Japanese tea house. End the tour with a relaxing cycle along the Kamogawa river. Book now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Gion - Start the Kyoto Historical Bike Tour from Gion district
- Kamogawa River - Soak up the relaxing atmosphere of the Kamogawa River as you glide by on your bike.
- Heian Shrine - Pass by Heian Shrine
- 西尾八ツ橋の里 - Enjoy a delicious local Kyoto lunch or desert and stroll around the beautiful Japanese garden.
- Nanzen-ji Temple - 700年の歴史を持つ、日本で最も格式の高い禅寺。迫力のある山門や季節ごとの自然の美しさを堪能できます。
- Kennin-ji Temple - 京都の最も古い禅寺。シンプルで美しい、枯山水の庭園をみることで京都の美しさを感じられます。
What's Included
- Photos during the tour
- Entrance fee to Kennin-ji temple
- 4 hours with a local guide
- Helmet (if you need)
- Bike lock
- Rental bike
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Additional drinks and food fee (Available for purchase)
Additional Information
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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!
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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!
- 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.
Location
Sebunginko ATM
In front of the Seven Eleven convenience store outside of Exit Hachijo guchi of Kyoto station. It's next to Heart in viain.
The guide will be waiting with a Magical Trip sign board.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(55 Ratings)
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Paulsg6638qd
May 30, 2024
Excellent biking adventure in Kyoto - I had an excellent experience with Duncan. I was lucky that I was the only person booked that day with him so we had a lot of time to discuss personal interests. He was thoughtful, informative and an all-around-great guide. I highly recommend him. It was an a first-rate experience.
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Ruthzimerman
May 22, 2024
Lovely Way to Spend A Half Day in Kyoto! - Thoroughly enjoyed Hikari's tour today. It was super interesting and fun. Even though I had actually been to one of the sites, Hikari made it worth going back because with her I understood what I was seeing! A great way to spend half a day in Kyoto.
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Saunderf
May 22, 2024
hikari and bikes - fun and informative tour. ms hikari was very friendly. travelled to about 3 temples with historical narration. easy for all cyclists
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J1159vinicolasb
Apr 28, 2024
Best experience in kyoto - The best experience we had in Kyoto!! Our tour guide Hiroko was lovely, tought us loads about Japanese culture and fun facts about Kyoto! Sight seeing was incredible and the traditional Japanese lunch delicious! 10/10! EXTREMELY GREATFUL FOR THIS EXPERIENCE. THANK YOU HIROKO, your Colombian friends ❤️
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C1320zxsarahs
Apr 18, 2024
Fun Bike Trip - It was a fun & informative Tour. As we have been the only participants we had the chance to ask so many questions. Yukari was a great guide teaching us about Culture, Tradition and modern Japan. Food was excellent.
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Safari12939375621
Apr 14, 2024
Relaxed biking trip inn town seeing temples - Very nice trip around in town seeing temples. The guide explained and I felt well informed w@the things we were seeing. Also we had a very good japanese lunch.
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Compass52056138382
Apr 14, 2024
Awesome bike tour - Great bike ride tour. My tour was with Duncan and he was lovely and had local knowledge of the area and helped translate in the temples. Would recommend this tour
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R870zsnicolal
Apr 11, 2024
Great bike trip in Kyoto with Magical Trip - Hiroko was an absolutely lovely guide with great knowledge. Riding around Kyoto on bikes was super good, fun and lunch was in the most beautiful location. Would not hesitate to recommend. Hiroko was also a very kind and lovely lady!
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Samyeow2102
Apr 6, 2024
Tammy the Guide + Breezy Weather + Cherry Blossom = Perfect Tour - This was a great and worthwhile tour. The weather was great, the cherry blossoms were blooming, and the breeze was perfect for a bike ride. Tammy, the guide, was super awesome - she always made sure everyone was on track and safe throughout. Her explanations about the shrines and temples are easily digestible too. There were only 3 of us on the tour and although we ran past the time allocated, I never once felt rushed, which was great. I highly recommend this tour.
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Elizabethb5055
Apr 5, 2024
Cycle tour of Kyoto. - Fantastic tour. Yukari was great and very knowledgeable.
The lunch was really good and was nice to eat in a traditional restaurant.
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