Bike Tours & Rentals · Arashiyama
Kyoto Bike Tour - The Bamboo Forest & Arashiyama
Small-group guided bike tours based in Arashiyama, covering the bamboo grove, monkey park and western Kyoto, with e-bikes available.
HoursTours start 08:00, 08:30 or 13:00
Getting thereSaga-Arashiyama Station (JR) or Randen Arashiyama Station, about 10 min walk
Time neededHalf day
Best timeEarly morning for the bamboo grove
Address18-30 Saga-Tenryuji Kurumamichicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8373
Websitekyotobiketour.com
About
This Arashiyama-based operator runs small-group English-language bike tours, from a 3-hour family ride to a full-day 44 km Kyoto Grand Loop. Routes use backstreets and riverside paths to reach the bamboo forest, temples and the Iwatayama monkey park. E-bikes are offered for a surcharge, making it manageable for casual riders.
Highlights
- Early Bird tour reaches the bamboo grove before the crowds
- Full-day Grand Loop covers about 44 km of Kyoto
- Family tour designed for young children
- Optional e-bikes
Tips
- Minimum age is 10 for most tours and 16 for the full-day loop
- Book online in advance; tours are small and fill quickly
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