Kyoto Backstreet Biking Tour with English Guide

 

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Description

Get a special local's eye view of Kyoto as you cycle through hidden back roads. Pedal past all gems of this fantastic city on an incredible, private bike tour!

Cancellation Policy

  • Any cancellations made between 3 business days (18:00 local time) to 2 business days (18:00 local time) prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 30% of the total amount.
  • Any cancellations made between 2 business days (18:00 local time) to 1 business days (18:00 local time) prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 40% of the total amount.
  • Any cancellations made between 1 business days (18:00 local time) to 1 hours prior to the activity start time will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
  • Any cancellations made after 1 hours prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.

Tours

Standard Plan with GoPro

Pricing Details

Prices Starts From:12-02-2019   Ends On:01-01-2038    Available On:    All Days
Adult/Child (Age 10 & Up) $131

Inclusion

  • Bike rental
  • Accident insurance
  • General admission
  • Accredited English-speaking guide

Start Timings

09:15

Duration

  • 3 (hrs) (Approx.)

Schedules

09:15:00 Check-in at KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal

Day: Day1
09:30:00 Depart KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal

Day: Day1
Miyagawa-cho & Gion District
These traditional hanamachi, or flower towns, are the main Geisha districts of Kyoto. Famous for beautiful scenery, tea houses, and gorgeous architecture, you may even be lucky enough to meet a maiko (apprentice geisha) on the street!
Day: Day1
Shirakawa River
Pedal along the picturesque Shirakawa River to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Kyoto.
Day: Day1
Kyoto Imperial Palace Park
Ride your bike along the Kamo River and past historic local homes to reach the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Once home to the Japanese Royal Family, the palace was turned into a beautiful garden and is now a popular place for locals to relax.
Day: Day1
12:30:00 Tour Ends at KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal

Day: Day1

Additional Notes

  • In case the rented GoPro is damaged or lost, participants will be responsible for shouldering the full price of JPY40000.
  • Participants may bring their own SD card for the rental GoPro or purchase onsite. Item: Sandisk 32GB microSD, Class 10-U3 (Recommended for Go Pro Hero 7) Price: JPY8000 (payment onsite)

Requirement(s) - other

  • In case the rented GoPro is damaged or lost, participants will be responsible for shouldering the full price of JPY40000.
  • Participants may bring their own SD card for the rental GoPro or purchase onsite. Item: Sandisk 32GB microSD, Class 10-U3 (Recommended for Go Pro Hero 7) Price: JPY8000 (payment onsite)

Check In/Pickup Location Details

  • Kyoto Cycling Tour Project's (KCTP) Kyoto Station Terminal is a 5 minute walk from Kyoto Station.
    1. Head north out of Kyoto Station and turn left. Walk straight between the "Post Office" and the "Station building (ISETAN)".
    2. Pass "Bic Camera".
    3."Apa Hotel" will be on your right. Go straight onto the narrow brick-paved road.
    4. Turn right at the end of the road, KCTP is straight ahead.

Standard Plan with GoPro

Pricing Details

Prices Starts From:12-02-2019   Ends On:01-01-2038    Available On:    All Days
Adult/Child (Age 10 & Up) $131

Inclusion

  • Bike rental
  • Accident insurance
  • General admission
  • Accredited English-speaking guide

Start Timings

13:30

Duration

  • 3 (hrs) (Approx.)

Schedules

13:30:00 Check-in at KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal

Day: Day1
13:45:00 Depart KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal

Day: Day1
Miyagawa-cho & Gion District
These traditional hanamachi, or flower towns, are the main Geisha districts of Kyoto. Famous for beautiful scenery, tea houses, and gorgeous architecture, you may even be lucky enough to meet a maiko (apprentice geisha) on the street!
Day: Day1
Shirakawa River
Pedal along the picturesque Shirakawa River to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Kyoto.
Day: Day1
Kyoto Imperial Palace Park
Ride your bike along the Kamo River and past historic local homes to reach the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Once home to the Japanese Royal Family, the palace was turned into a beautiful garden and is now a popular place for locals to relax.
Day: Day1
16:30:00 Tour Ends at KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal

Day: Day1

Additional Notes

  • In case the rented GoPro is damaged or lost, participants will be responsible for shouldering the full price of JPY40000.
  • Participants may bring their own SD card for the rental GoPro or purchase onsite. Item: Sandisk 32GB microSD, Class 10-U3 (Recommended for Go Pro Hero 7) Price: JPY8000 (payment onsite)

Requirement(s) - other

  • In case the rented GoPro is damaged or lost, participants will be responsible for shouldering the full price of JPY40000.
  • Participants may bring their own SD card for the rental GoPro or purchase onsite. Item: Sandisk 32GB microSD, Class 10-U3 (Recommended for Go Pro Hero 7) Price: JPY8000 (payment onsite)

Check In/Pickup Location Details

  • Kyoto Cycling Tour Project's (KCTP) Kyoto Station Terminal is a 5 minute walk from Kyoto Station.
    1. Head north out of Kyoto Station and turn left. Walk straight between the "Post Office" and the "Station building (ISETAN)".
    2. Pass "Bic Camera".
    3."Apa Hotel" will be on your right. Go straight onto the narrow brick-paved road.
    4. Turn right at the end of the road, KCTP is straight ahead.

Standard Plan

Pricing Details

Prices Starts From:12-04-2014   Ends On:01-01-2038    Available On:    All Days
Adult/Child (Age 10 & Up) $131

Inclusion

  • Bike rental
  • Accident insurance
  • General admission
  • Accredited English-speaking guide

Start Timings

09:15

Duration

  • 3 (hrs) (Approx.)

Schedules

09:15:00 Check-in at KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal

Day: Day1
09:30:00 Depart KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal

Day: Day1
Miyagawa-cho & Gion District
These traditional hanamachi, or flower towns, are the main Geisha districts of Kyoto. Famous for beautiful scenery, tea houses, and gorgeous architecture, you may even be lucky enough to meet a maiko (apprentice geisha) on the street!
Day: Day1
Shirakawa River
Pedal along the picturesque Shirakawa River to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Kyoto.
Day: Day1
Kyoto Imperial Palace Park
Ride your bike along the Kamo River and past historic local homes to reach the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Once home to the Japanese Royal Family, the palace was turned into a beautiful garden and is now a popular place for locals to relax.
Day: Day1
12:30:00 Tour Ends at KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal

Day: Day1

Check In/Pickup Location Details

  • Kyoto Cycling Tour Project's (KCTP) Kyoto Station Terminal is a 5 minute walk from Kyoto Station.
    1. Head north out of Kyoto Station and turn left. Walk straight between the "Post Office" and the "Station building (ISETAN)".
    2. Pass "Bic Camera".
    3."Apa Hotel" will be on your right. Go straight onto the narrow brick-paved road.
    4. Turn right at the end of the road, KCTP is straight ahead.

Standard Plan

Pricing Details

Prices Starts From:12-04-2014   Ends On:01-01-2038    Available On:    All Days
Adult/Child (Age 10 & Up) $131

Inclusion

  • Bike rental
  • Accident insurance
  • General admission
  • Accredited English-speaking guide

Start Timings

13:30

Duration

  • 3 (hrs) (Approx.)

Schedules

13:30:00 Check-in at KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal

Day: Day1
13:45:00 Depart KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal

Day: Day1
Miyagawa-cho & Gion District
These traditional hanamachi, or flower towns, are the main Geisha districts of Kyoto. Famous for beautiful scenery, tea houses, and gorgeous architecture, you may even be lucky enough to meet a maiko (apprentice geisha) on the street!
Day: Day1
Shirakawa River
Pedal along the picturesque Shirakawa River to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Kyoto.
Day: Day1
Kyoto Imperial Palace Park
Ride your bike along the Kamo River and past historic local homes to reach the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Once home to the Japanese Royal Family, the palace was turned into a beautiful garden and is now a popular place for locals to relax.
Day: Day1
16:30:00 Tour Ends at KCTP Kyoto Station Terminal

Day: Day1

Check In/Pickup Location Details

  • Kyoto Cycling Tour Project's (KCTP) Kyoto Station Terminal is a 5 minute walk from Kyoto Station.
    1. Head north out of Kyoto Station and turn left. Walk straight between the "Post Office" and the "Station building (ISETAN)".
    2. Pass "Bic Camera".
    3."Apa Hotel" will be on your right. Go straight onto the narrow brick-paved road.
    4. Turn right at the end of the road, KCTP is straight ahead.

Activity Detail

Restrictions

  • For safety reasons, there are conditions set for child participants. Should the children not fulfill the conditions, the cycling tour will be cancelled or replaced by a walking tour. However, please note that in the case of cancellation, the cancellation fee will be charged. In addition, adult participants are required to be able to ride on a public road.
  • For safety reasons, children must be meet the following conditions to join. 1. Must be over 10 years of age. 2. Must be over 110 cm in height. 3. Must be able to ride a bike.
  • Those who cannot ride a bike may not participate.

Additional Notes

  • To use the bicycle after the cycling tour, there will be an additional fee of 500 JPY per bicycle.
  • Depending on weather conditions, a walking tour may be substituted for the cycling tour.
  • Please note that traffic conditions and weather conditions may delay the cycling tour finishing time.

Dressing & Items to Bring

  • Please wear clothing suitable for cycling and closed toe shoes.

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