Kyoto Historical Highlights Cycling Tour with World Heritage Zen Temple


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: Kyoto, Kyoto

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

- 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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What's Included

4 hours with a local guide

Bike lock

Entrance fee to Kennin-ji temple

Helmet (if you need)

Local Kyoto lunch at Japanese house (Vegan menu available)

Photos during the tour

Rental bike

What's Not Included

Additional drinks and food fee (Available for purchase)


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 15 - 100

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • limit number of participants up to 9 people
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Gion
Start the Kyoto Historical Bike Tour from Gion district

• Admission Ticket Free

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

• Admission Ticket Free

Heian Shrine
Pass by Heian Shrine

• Admission Ticket Free

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

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nanzen-ji Temple
700年の歴史を持つ、日本で最も格式の高い禅寺。迫力のある山門や季節ごとの自然の美しさを堪能できます。

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kennin-ji Temple
京都の最も古い禅寺。シンプルで美しい、枯山水の庭園をみることで京都の美しさを感じられます。

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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