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    Kyoto: Higashiyama Slow Cycling Tour along the quiet waterfront

    5.0(10 reviews)
    By BROMPTON SLOW CYCLING TOURSProduct code 117721P26
    The paths along the Kamo River are ideal for a leisurely bike ride.
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    The Kyoto Imperial Palace was the residence of the Emperor of Japan until the middle of the 19th century.Navigators who know the local area well will guide you slowly through the tranquillity of Kyoto.The Heian Jingu shrine garden was created in the Meiji era and is known for its beautiful scenery.The gardens of Heian Shrine were created in the Meiji era and are known for their beautiful seasonal scenery.The gardens of Heian Shrine were created in the Meiji era and are known for their beautiful seasonal scenery.Heian Jingu Eitenmon (Gate of Heian Shrine).The Heian Jingu shrine garden was created in the Meiji era and is known for its beautiful scenery.The Heian Jingu shrine garden was created in the Meiji era and is known for its beautiful scenery.The Heian Jingu shrine garden was created in the Meiji era and is known for its beautiful scenery.Nanzenji Temple is the most prestigious of all Rinzai temples in Japan and is famous for its beautiful garden and Sanmon Gate, which is featured in Kabuki plays.Nanzenji Temple is the most prestigious of all Rinzai temples in Japan and is famous for its beautiful garden and Sanmon Gate, which is featured in Kabuki plays.Nanzenji is a solemn Buddhist temple with dry landscape gardens, wooded grounds and pathways.The Hojo Garden at Nanzenji Temple is a peaceful Zen garden said to have been created in the early 1600s by the renowned artist Kobori Enshu.The Hojo Garden at Nanzenji Temple is a peaceful Zen garden said to have been created in the early 1600s by the renowned artist Kobori Enshu.The Lake Biwa Canal was built to promote the modernization of Kyoto in the Meiji era.A beautiful brick aqueduct on Lake Biwa's estuary in the precincts of Nanzenji Temple, which played a major role in the modernisation of Kyoto during the Meiji era (1868-1912).The Philosophy Path is the common name for a footpath along the Lake Biwa Canal at the foot of Mount Higashiyama, so called because of the many philosophers who strolled along it in contemplation.The ruins of the Konoe Residence in the Kyoto Imperial Gardens are famous for their cherry blossoms.The Kyoto Imperial Palace was the residence of the Emperor of Japan until the middle of the 19th century.The ruins of the Konoe Residence in the Kyoto Imperial Gardens are famous for their cherry blossoms.The Kamo River is a popular place in Kyoto and a pleasant place to cycle.The gardens of Heian Shrine were created in the Meiji era and are known for their beautiful seasonal scenery.The gardens of Heian Shrine were created in the Meiji era and are known for their beautiful seasonal scenery.The gardens of Heian Shrine were created in the Meiji era and are known for their beautiful seasonal scenery.The ruins of the Konoe Residence in the Kyoto Imperial Gardens are famous for their cherry blossoms.The Kyoto Imperial Palace was the residence of the Emperor of Japan until the middle of the 19th century.Having lunch in a relaxed, stylish restaurant is another enjoyable aspect of slow cycling.A beautiful brick aqueduct on Lake Biwa's estuary in the precincts of Nanzenji Temple, which played a major role in the modernisation of Kyoto during the Meiji era (1868-1912).Since this is a slow cycling tour, she is taking it easy and resting at Nashiki Shrine.Nashiki Shrine, located near the Kyoto Gyoen, is famous for its famous water.The cityscape of Kyoto and the gentle flow of the river.Former main building of the Kyoto Prefectural Government in the Renaissance style, completed in 1904. Cherry trees bloom in the courtyard.In the Kamo River Delta, you can go down to the riverside and enjoy the waterfront.The paths along the Kamo River are ideal for a leisurely bike ride.The Tadasunomori forest, with the sun shining through the trees, makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the city.Shimogamo Shrine is a 2,000-year-old shrine located in a forest along the quiet Kamo River.Shimogamo Shrine is a 2,000-year-old shrine located in a forest along the quiet Kamo River.Shimogamo Shrine is a famous 2,000-year-old shrine set in a quiet riverside forest.Kawai Shrine is a shrine of matchmaking, located on the grounds of Shimogamo Shrine, where dedicating a hand-mirror-shaped ema (votive tablet) is said to make one's heart beautiful.The incline railway, which forms part of the boat transport route by the Lake Biwa Canal, has been preserved as an industrial heritage site and is a sightseeing spot lined with cherry blossom trees.There is a tunnel under the kick-up line, which can be passed through.Former main building of the Kyoto Prefectural Government in the Renaissance style, completed in 1904. Cherry trees bloom in the courtyard.The Kyoto Imperial Palace was the residence of the Emperor of Japan until the middle of the 19th century.Former main building of the Kyoto Prefectural Government in the Renaissance style, completed in 1904. Cherry trees bloom in the courtyard.Heian Jingu Eitenmon (Gate of Heian Shrine).There is a tunnel under the kick-up line, which can be passed through.

    Duration

    4 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Japanese

    Confirmation

    Manual

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

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    Overview

    This tour is a slow cycling tour with BROMPTON bicycles around the quiet waterside of Kyoto's Higashiyama area and the tranquil temples and shrines, allowing you to learn about the history and culture of Kyoto, a city that lives with water (distance: approx. 12 km). ・The tour is a great way to visit places that are otherwise inaccessible by riding with a navigator who knows the local area inside out. ・Slow cycling is an easy way for people who are not confident about their physical fitness to take part. ・All equipment for riding is provided, so you don't need to bring anything. ・The tour is also a great way to enjoy local food at speciality shops. ・The tour course can be arranged according to your wishes. ・You can take photos with your stylish BROMPTON bike.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Bicycle equipment such as helmets, Bags for wheeled transport, etc.

    Other

    Bicycle rental fee

    Other

    Exclusive navigator fee

    Not included

    Other

    Insurance fee (500 yen)

    Food and drink

    The accompanying navigator can suggest restaurants for lunch during the tour according to the customer's wishes.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    A navigator with a BROMPTON bicycle will greet you near the ground exit of Demachiyanagi Station.

    End point

    A navigator with a BROMPTON bicycle will greet you near the ground exit of Demachiyanagi Station.

    Itinerary

    Standard4 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    15 minutes

    The Kamo River, which flows through the center of Kyoto, is a popular destination for tourists, allowing them to experience nature in the midst of the city.

    2

    Stop 2

    45 minutes

    Shimogamo Shrine, north of the Kamogawa River delta, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Tadasunomori forest, with its tranquil sunlight filtering through the trees, is a pre-lush place where the hustle and bustle of the city can be forgotten.

    3

    Stop 3

    30 minutes

    The Philosophy Path is a footpath along the Lake Biwa Canal at the foot of Mount Higashiyama, so called because philosophers strolled along it in contemplation.

    4

    Stop 4

    30 minutesAdmission not included

    Nanzenji Temple is the most prestigious of all Rinzai temples in Japan and is famous for its beautiful garden and Sanmon Gate, which is featured in Kabuki plays.

    5

    Stop 5

    30 minutes

    In the precincts of Nanzenji Temple, the beautiful brick aqueduct of the Lake Biwa River, which played a major role in the modernisation of Kyoto in the Meiji era, is still in use today.

    6

    Stop 6

    30 minutes

    The incline railway, which forms part of the boat transport route by the Lake Biwa Canal, has been preserved as an industrial heritage site and is a sightseeing spot lined with cherry blossom trees.

    7

    Stop 7

    1 hour

    The Kyoto Imperial Palace was the residence of the Emperor of Japan until the middle of the 19th century.

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    No Back Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    No Pregnant

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    No Heart Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Physical Medium

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    Standard

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

    Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.

    Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

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