South Kyoto in a Nutshell: Gentle Backstreet Bike Tour!

京都市 Trip Overview

Join Cycle Kyoto for a morning bike tour around south Kyoto’s most beautiful locations. Stay safe riding on quiet backstreets, explore the mighty Fushimi Inari Shrine as well as a host of specially selected locations.

Starts with a visit to the temples of central Kyoto before following the Takase Canal and Kamo River into Gion. After weaving through the backstreets of Kyoto’s famous geisha and teahouse district, we head up to the spectacular Tofukuji Temple for pictures. We then roll down to the other side of the slope and straight into Fushimi Inari Shrine (The most visited attraction in Japan!). After a stroll around the famous orange Torii gates, we head home

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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: 京都市, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Join Cycle Kyoto for a morning bike tour around south Kyoto’s most beautiful locations. Stay safe riding on quiet backstreets, explore the mighty Fushimi Inari Shrine as well as a host of specially selected locations.

Starts with a visit to the temples of central Kyoto before following the Takase Canal and Kamo River into Gion. After weaving through the backstreets of Kyoto’s famous geisha and teahouse district, we head up to the spectacular Tofukuji Temple for pictures. We then roll down to the other side of the slope and straight into Fushimi Inari Shrine (The most visited attraction in Japan!). After a stroll around the famous orange Torii gates, we head home
Stop At: Cycle Kyoto, Japan, 〒601-8003 京都府京都市南区東九条西山王町7

Start at our shop, meet your guide and other travellers, get your bike fitted and get ready for the day!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Nishi Honganji, Horikawa-dori hanayamachi-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8358 Kyoto Prefecture

Enter one of the least visited religious sites in the city and one of the largest wooden buildings in the entire world!

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Takasegawa, Kiyacho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-0961 Kyoto Prefecture

Follow the serene Takase Canal on two wheels, learn about its place in Kyoto’s history and get some great photos!

Stop At: Gion, Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture

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!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tofuku-ji Temple, 15-778 Hommachi, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto 605-0981 Kyoto Prefecture

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!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture

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!

Duration: 25 minutes



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