Why choose this Kyoto tour ?
This tour is a slow cycling tour with BROMPTON bicycles around the quiet waterside of Kyoto’s Higashiyama area and the tranquil temples and shrines, allowing you to learn about the history and culture of Kyoto, a city that lives with water (distance: approx. 12 km).
・The tour is a great way to visit places that are otherwise inaccessible by riding with a navigator who knows the local area inside out.
・Slow cycling is an easy way for people who are not confident about their physical fitness to take part.
・All equipment for riding is provided, so you don’t need to bring anything.
・The tour is also a great way to enjoy local food at speciality shops.
・The tour course can be arranged according to your wishes.
・You can take photos with your stylish BROMPTON bike.
Make the most of your Kyoto adventure
What makes Kyoto Higashiyama Slow Cycling Tour along the quiet waterfront a unique experience ?
The Kamo River, which flows through the center of Kyoto, is a popular destination for tourists, allowing them to experience nature in the midst of the city.
Shimogamo Shrine, north of the Kamogawa River delta, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Tadasunomori forest, with its tranquil sunlight filtering through the trees, is a pre-lush place where the hustle and bustle of the city can be forgotten.
The Philosophy Path is a footpath along the Lake Biwa Canal at the foot of Mount Higashiyama, so called because philosophers strolled along it in contemplation.
Nanzenji Temple is the most prestigious of all Rinzai temples in Japan and is famous for its beautiful garden and Sanmon Gate, which is featured in Kabuki plays.
In the precincts of Nanzenji Temple, the beautiful brick aqueduct of the Lake Biwa River, which played a major role in the modernisation of Kyoto in the Meiji era, is still in use today.
The incline railway, which forms part of the boat transport route by the Lake Biwa Canal, has been preserved as an industrial heritage site and is a sightseeing spot lined with cherry blossom trees.
The Kyoto Imperial Palace was the residence of the Emperor of Japan until the middle of the 19th century.
Nashiki Shrine, located near the Kyoto Gyoen, is famous for its famous water.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Kyoto Higashiyama Slow Cycling Tour along the quiet waterfront Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Bicycle equipment such as helmets, Bags for wheeled transport, etc.
- Bicycle rental fee
- Exclusive navigator fee
Not Included
- Insurance fee (500 yen)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by BROMPTON SLOW CYCLING TOURS.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.