We did the Early Bird bike tour in Kyoto, and it was a fantastic experience! Our guide, Peter, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole tour both informative and fun. He shared interesting insights into Kyoto's history and culture, which really enriched the journey. One of the highlights was visiting a temple where we got to experience calligraphy—such a unique and enjoyable activity. Riding through the rice fields was also a memorable moment, offering beautiful views of Kyoto. What I appreciated most was that this tour took us off the beaten path, focusing more on lesser-known, less touristy spots around the city. It gave me a deeper understanding of Kyoto beyond the usual landmarks. The bikes provided were of excellent quality, making the ride comfortable and smooth. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a different and authentic way to explore Kyoto!

We had an incredible experience on our Arashiyama bike tour in Kyoto with our guide, Rob. Not only did he provide fascinating insights about the bamboo forest and surrounding area, but he also gave us a deeper understanding of Japan’s rich history, the culture, and language. Rob's knowledge and passion for Japan was evident throughout the tour, making every stop along the way truly special. His detailed explanations helped us appreciate the traditions and customs that make Japan so unique. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Kyoto in an engaging and informative way!

This was a great tour. Our guide Yuki was excellent. He had an in depth knowledge of all things Japanese and he made sure that we had an interesting and fun tour. The tour had lots of variety and cycles were a great mode of transport. It was a really worthwhile tour.

Epic ride! My husband and I enjoyed riding through the hills, neighborhoods, rice fields and old town of Arashiyama. Peter was kind, knowledgeable & fun. Highly recommended!

I did this tour on a very hot, early September day. There ended up only being one other person, but I’m so glad I braved the weather (and my own already-tired body) to do this tour- it was so, so good. Yuki was the most personable and knowledgeable guide- it really felt like we were getting shown around the best spots by an old friend. Every location was beautiful, he gave us background and cultural insights on each temple and historical location, and biking was such a great way to enjoy the city and avoid the crowded busses. Would absolutely recommend this no matter how long you have in Kyoto, whether it’s one day or one month!

Beautiful tour with a super enjoyable guide! Very recommended! I super appreciated the places we visited and very interested in such a great culture like the Japanese one.

This tour completely exceeded any expectations! Rob was so knowledgeable about all of the sites we visited and was so great at helping us safely navigate all of the roads. We got to see all of the top Kyoto sites in 1 day, plus additional places we would have never seen on our own! I recommend this to anyone looking to explore Kyoto!

An absolutely awesome tour. Rob was an incredible tour guide. Got us set up with the bikes, taught us the local rules of the road and then we were on our way. Got to the popular spots before the crowds and were also able to check out off the beaten path locations that were awe inspiring. But most of all Rob’s knowledge of Japan and Japanese culture mixed with his thoughtful engagement made for an awesome day. We cannot recommend this tour and Rob as a guide enough. A must do in Kyoto.

Perfect mix of biking, sightseeing history and beautiful West Kyoto. Peter was a great guide. Highly recommended to all.

i recently did the arashiyama bike tour with yuki and had a fantastic experience - he was very knowledgeable and professional and he took us to several places off the beaten path that really showed us a different side of kyoto. i'd highly recommend!

Yuji is a great tour guide. We did the morning tour starting at 8am. When we arrived, he has all the bicycles, helmets and two bottles of cold water ready for everyone. He speaks fluent English, is friendly, funny and told us about the culture and stories about the temples and shrines we visited along the way. We even got to see some country side of Japan. Despite the torching heat, thanks to Yuji, who made our bike tour really fun!

Rob was Amazing. Great tour. Easy ride, beautiful interesting and safe. Provided ice water and treats. Would very highly recommend

We went on the morning bamboo, temple tour and it was really lovely. I thought it was safe, the bikes were super clean/maintained, and helmets were also provided (and clean!). The tour itself was great and a different perspective. The kids enjoyed biking and we covered a lot more ground than if we were walking in the heat. I thought the tour guide was good - but also could have added more history, stories, and facts. We have taken a few tourist bike tours and in comparison was a bit light. All that said, highly recommended. Guide took photos (great shots!) for ease of getting everyone quickly, but I wish I had insisted on using my own camera. A bit less high definition than my iphone12.

Many thanks to our guide Yuki for an entertaining and highly educational bike tour of the Kyoto countryside. Yuki’s knowledge and presentation skills were on point while we took a multi stop bike tour which included UNESCO site Tenryuji Highly recommended. Safe travels, All.

Highly recommend this wonderful bike tour of Kyoto! Our guide, Peter, was fantastic. He took us on hidden back streets in Arashiyama to some really interesting sights that we would otherwise not have seen. It was a really hot day, but he provided water and rest stops so we didn't melt. Can't wait to come back and do a full day tour next time!