[W/Lunch] Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples
- Kick off the tour by cycling along the beautiful Kamo river before visiting Gion and Kennin-ji temple!
- Breeze through beautiful local streets in historical city and enjoy a delicious lunch at a Japanese tea house!
- Enjoy the local Kyoto oasis that is Kamogawa river with a relaxing cycle along it's riverbanks to finish the tour off!
What to expect
Start this historical sights tour by learning about Gion & Geisha and Zen culture in Japan in the UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple, Kennin-ji in the Gion district. Get ready to feel the world of Zen in a traditional Zen temple with a 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 a historical city and enjoy a delicious lunch at a Japanese tea house! Enjoy the local Kyoto oasis that is Kamogawa River with a relaxing cycle along its riverbanks to finish the tour off!
Reviews
The 4-hour Kyoto Historical Highlights Bike Tour was absolutely fantastic! Naru was an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Kyoto’s history and culture. The bike ride was smooth and enjoyable, taking us through scenic streets, peaceful back alleys, and beautiful UNESCO Zen temples. Naru made the experience unforgettable by sharing fascinating stories and ensuring everyone in the group felt comfortable. The pace was perfect for exploring without feeling rushed, and the itinerary covered a wonderful mix of iconic landmarks and hidden gems. If you’re looking to experience Kyoto’s rich heritage in a fun and active way, this tour is a must. Thank you, Naru, for an amazing day!
We had a wonderful experience on the tour. The young girl who was our guide spoke English very well. She was accomodating and knowledgeable. We would do the tour and highly recommend it. Fantastic way to see the city.
We had an amazing tour. Yukari was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable about the area. The lunch was delicious and the biking wasn’t too challenging.
great way to experience kyoto. wish we could cycle slower though so we could enjoy the sights and surroundings more. overall though, the tour was great. learned a lot from the tour guide and even got some recommendations for my Nara trip the following day.
The tour was a great way of exploring and experiencing Kyoto, while learning heaps about the beautiful culture from our amazing guide Louie!
Highlight of our trip to Kyoto! Learned so much and enjoyed an amazing lunch. Our guide Yuka was so charming and engaging.
great experience of showcasing tea ceremonie and workshop. host and guest experience is wonderful way to experience the matcha
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