[W/Lunch] Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples

– Start this historical sights tour by learning about Gion & Geisha and Zen culture in Japan in UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple, Kennin-ji in Gion district. Get ready to feel the world of Zen in traditional Zen temple with Japanese Rock garden called Karesansui.
After seeing the Kennin-ji temple, get ready to cycle again for a nice ride to the Nanzen-ji temple where your guide will give you some insights about Zen and the old days of Kyoto!

– Breeze through beautiful local streets in historical city and enjoy a delicious lunch at a Japanese tea house!

– Enjoy the local Kyoto oasis that is Kamogawa river with a relaxing cycle along it’s riverbanks to finish the tour off!

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Start the Kyoto Historical Bike Tour from Gion district

Soak up the relaxing atmosphere of the Kamogawa River as you glide by on your bike.

Pass by Heian Shrine

Enjoy a delicious local Kyoto lunch or desert and stroll around the beautiful Japanese garden.

We kick off in Gion, navigating our way to Kennin-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to immerse ourselves in Wabi-sabi and its Zen Rock garden. Experience the serene Zen atmosphere. Next, we’ll cycle to Nanzen-ji, Japan’s premier Zen temple, known for its picturesque spots. A brief ride brings us to Heian Jingu shrine, where you’ll gain insights into local customs.

This is the most prestigious Zen temple in Japan, with a history of 700 years. You can enjoy the powerful temple gate and the beauty of nature in each season.

This is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. You can feel the beauty of Kyoto by looking at the simple and beautiful karesansui (dry landscape) garden.

• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We recommend obtaining travel insurance on your own before participating.
• The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
• Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
• Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.

• [W/Lunch] Kyoto Highlights Bike Tour with UNESCO Zen Temples
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• Photos during the tour
• Entrance fee to Kennin-ji temple
• Helmet (if you need)
• Bike lock
• 4.5hours with a local guide
• Rental bike

• Additional drinks and food fee (Available for purchase)

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• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 80 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.