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Real Kyoto Back Street Guided Cycling Half Day Tour

Depart from Kyoto
Duration approx 3 hours
Minimum No for Tour Operating 2
Maximum No for tour Operating 20
Guide Language English
Audio Guide Not Available
Visiting Area Kyoto
Included English-speaking guide
Amend and Cancellation Policy 7 Days prior of the tour date : 30%
1 Days prior of the tour date : 50%
The day of the tour date : 100%
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About the Tour

1. Cycle through the back streets of Kyoto with an English-speaking guide.
2. Discover a new side of the city that can’t be seen on bus tours or walking tours.
3. Enjoy sightseeing in traditional areas including Miyagawacho and Gion which are steeped in the traditional atmosphere of Kyoto.

Itinerary

 

09:15 –
New Miyako Hotel

Go to Miyagawacho Geisha District
Miyagawacho Geisha District

The tour cycles around in Miyagawacho, the second biggest among the five entertainment districts in Kyoto. Along with Gion, the district has its unique taste with machiya (traditional wooden merchant houses) lined along narrow streets.
Ishibei-koji Street

The traditional feel of this stone paved street in Gion is a gem in Kyoto for those who know where to find it.
Gion District

The area had developed as a major hanamachi (entertainment district with maiko girls and geiko women) and still keeps a refined and elegant atmosphere of old times.
Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine is dedicated to a local deity and is a popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto attracting many tourists throughout the year.
Willow trees along the Shirakawa River

Shirakawa River runs through the Gion area and is lined by many cherry blossom and willow trees, giving it the traditional feel of Kyoto.
Heian Jingu Shrine

Enjoy coasting through the large torii gate on your bicycle.
[Remarks] This tour will not enter Heian Jingu Shrine’s Shin-en garden.
12:30 – 13:00
Cycle Terminal at Kyoto Station

Please head to your next destination on your own after the tour ends.

Remarks

1. Participants on this tour must have experience riding a bicycle and be able to ride a bicycle on their own without issue. Children under 12 years old cannot participate. No refunds will be given to customers who are unable to ride a bike on the day of the tour.

2. In the case of rain, this cycling tour may be changed to a walking tour, depending on requests from participants. If so, the route will partially be changed.

3. This tour will not enter Heian Jingu Shrine’s Shin-en garden.

4. If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 5 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date will be cancelled.

5. This tour will be conducted even in the case of rain. The tour route is about 15 km in total. Rain gear will be provided for free in the case of rain.