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Overview

Imagine exploring the historic streets of Kyoto under the soft glow of lanterns and moonlight, with the gentle sound of your bicycle wheels accompanying you. Our Nighttime Bicycle Tour offers a unique and unforgettable way to experience the city's beaty, culture, and charm after sunset. Escape the crowds. Our bilingual guides are passionate about Kyoto's history, culture and traditions. They'll share fascinating stories and insider tips to help you truly connect with the city.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point, [Seven Eleven] is just across the road in front of the of the station. Adress 1) Go towards the Hachijo West Exit of Kyoto Station 2) Right next to the "Hotel Via Inn Prime Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit"

Language Offered

Japanese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most visited Shinto shrine in kyoto. With its thousands of Torii gates, attracts thousands of from around the world
Duration: 40 mins
2. Miyakawa-cho Dori
When the sun sets over Kyoto, Miyagawa-cho transforms into a magical realm of glowing lanterns, timeless beauty, and cultural intrigue. Located just south of Gion and running parallel to the Kamogawa River, this historical geisha district is a must visit, especially at night. Let's discover it together pedaling through its lantern-lit streets, which is the perfect way to experience the timeless charm and culture of Kyoto in a unique and unforgettable way. If we are lucky, we may spot a geisha or maiko in their elegant kimono as they make their way to the evening appointments. It could be the highlight of our tour.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Gion
Gion at night offers a unique and unforgettable experience, where the charm of Japan's traditional culture comes alive under the stars. The iconic Hanamikoji street, lined with historic tea houses (ochaya), is particularly stunning at night. We'll ride through Gion's most traditional zones.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Yasui-Konpiragu
After a pleasant ride through Maiko and Geisha alleyways, we visit one of Kyoto's most unusual and fascinating Shinto shrines, where visitors come seeking to cut ties with bad relationships or habits and form stronger and more positive ones. At the heart of the shrine there is a large sacred stone with a hole in the center. The ritual involves writing your wishes on a piece of paper and crawling through the hole to symbolize breaking away from the past and welcoming new ties.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Hōkan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda)
The area surrounding Hokan-ji, better known as Yasaka Pagoda, is one of Kyoto's most photographed locations. The pagoda sits amidst narrow cobblestoned streets lined with traditional Machiya townhouses. At dusk, the streets are illuminated by lanterns, creating a magical atmosphere. No doubt, we'll be busy catching the best sceneries with our cameras.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Ninenzaka
Our next area of interest is the best night scenery, and spot for photos. Considered by many as the most traditional area of Japan, Ninenzaka is one of the two slopes that offer tourists an amazing view, specially at night, of what Japan used to be in the past.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Maruyama Park
It’s the most famous park in Higashiyama, with cherry trees, ponds and wooden bridges.

Inclusion

Bottled water

Bicycle use

All Entrance Fees

Exclusion

Hotel Transportation

Guide Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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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