4.5-Hour Kyoto Bike Tour with Lunch and UNESCO Zen Temples
Overview
Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Cool Shore Excursions Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.
Begin this historical cycling tour by exploring Gion and learning about geisha culture and Zen Buddhism at Kennin-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple. Experience the calm atmosphere of a traditional Zen temple and admire its karesansui rock garden. Afterward, cycle to Nanzen-ji Temple, where your guide will share stories about Zen philosophy and Kyoto’s past. Ride through charming local streets and enjoy a delicious lunch at a Japanese tea house. Conclude the tour with a relaxing cycle along the Kamogawa River, a beloved Kyoto oasis. This small-group experience is hosted by Magical Trip, a Cool Shore Excursions Certificate of Excellence local tour operator offering authentic tours across Japan.
What's Included
- Lunch Local Kyoto lunch at Japanese house (Vegan/Vegetarian available but fish stock is used )
- Photos during the tour
- Entrance fee to Kennin-ji temple
- Helmet (if you need)
- Bike lock
- Rental bike (Bike Insurance Bodily injury liability insurance is included)
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- Additional drinks and food fee (Available for purchase)
Meeting Location
44-1 Higashikujō Kamitonodachō
Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8002, Japan
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
58 Higashikujo Muromachi
Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8001, Japan
The tour will end back at the bike rental shop.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Kamogawa River (pass by)
Kennin-ji Temple
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Nanzen-ji Temple
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
西尾八ツ橋の里
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.※ Requests made on the tour day cannot be accommodated. Please kindly understand that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free meals, accommodation of dietary restrictions or the substitutions, as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to us.
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs reaching 40°C (104°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (23°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour. The tour may be canceled in the event of unsuitable weather for safety reasons.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cycling under the influence of alcohol, and using a smartphone while cycling are strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Penalties will be imposed on violators, as well as on bicycle providers and fellow passengers. (Smartphone use is allowed when the bicycle is stopped.)
- Please follow the traffic rules, which your guide will explain to you.
- Anyone over 150cm (4′11″) tall can join this tour.
- Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for cycling.
- Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group."
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-63670P30
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (JST).
- Lunch. Local Kyoto lunch at Japanese house (Vegan/Vegetarian available but fish stock is used ).
- Photos during the tour.
- Entrance fee to Kennin-ji temple.
- Helmet (if you need).
- Bike lock.
- Rental bike (Bike Insurance Bodily injury liability insurance is included).
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip.
- Additional drinks and food fee (Available for purchase).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 15..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 4.5-Hour Kyoto Bike Tour with Lunch and UNESCO Zen Temples is as follows:
- 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
- Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.※ Requests made on the tour day cannot be accommodated. Please kindly understand that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free meals, accommodation of dietary restrictions or the substitutions, as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to us.
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs reaching 40°C (104°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (23°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour. The tour may be canceled in the event of unsuitable weather for safety reasons.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 4.5-Hour Kyoto Bike Tour with Lunch and UNESCO Zen Temples will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchLocal Kyoto lunch at Japanese house (Vegan/Vegetarian available but fish stock is used )
- Photos during the tour
- Entrance fee to Kennin-ji temple
- Helmet (if you need)
- Bike lock
- Rental bike (Bike Insurance Bodily injury liability insurance is included)
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- Additional drinks and food fee (Available for purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.※ Requests made on the tour day cannot be accommodated. Please kindly understand that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free meals, accommodation of dietary restrictions or the substitutions, as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to us.
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs reaching 40°C (104°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (23°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour. The tour may be canceled in the event of unsuitable weather for safety reasons.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cycling under the influence of alcohol, and using a smartphone while cycling are strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Penalties will be imposed on violators, as well as on bicycle providers and fellow passengers. (Smartphone use is allowed when the bicycle is stopped.)
- Please follow the traffic rules, which your guide will explain to you.
- Anyone over 150cm (4′11″) tall can join this tour.
- Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for cycling.
- Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group."
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
