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Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Golden Pavilion E-Bike Tour by Local Operator

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Activity provider: Memory Kyoto Bike Tour
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Half-day tour in Kyoto, taking in Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryuji Temple and Kitano Tenmangū Shrine. Run by Memory Kyoto Bike Tour, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
  • Tenryuji Temple
  • Kitano Tenmangū Shrine
  • Kinkaku-ji
  • Runs 6 hours
  • ✓One bottle of mineral water

Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Golden Pavilion E-Bike Tour by Local Operator: Key Facts

PriceFrom $125.5 per person
Duration6 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 6-hour experience from Kyoto, built around Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Tenryuji Temple and Kitano Tenmangū Shrine. It is run by Memory Kyoto Bike Tour, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Arashiyama, on Kyoto's western edge, is the bamboo grove, the Togetsukyo bridge over the Katsura river, the gardens of Tenryu-ji and the monkey park on the hill above. The bamboo path is about 500 metres and is photographed empty in every guidebook because those photographs are taken before 7:30; by mid-morning it is a procession. Rickshaw runs, the Sagano scenic railway along the gorge, and boat rides down the Hozu rapids all start here. Autumn colour peaks in the second half of November and cherry blossom around the first week of April.

The price covers ✓One bottle of mineral water, ✓Expert English speaking guide with comprehensive knowledge, ✓Comfortable and ✓Safety gear: helmets and reflective vests. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Memory Kyoto bike tour. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Memory Kyoto Bike Tour before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

Memory Kyoto bike tour

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Bike tour (45 minutes)

Tenryuji Temple

Photo stop, Sightseeing, Walk, Bike tour (45 minutes)

Kitano Tenmangū Shrine

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bike tour (30 minutes)

Kinkaku-ji

Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bike tour (45 minutes)

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Memory Kyoto bike tour

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest: Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Bike tour (45 minutes)

Tenryuji Temple: Photo stop, Sightseeing, Walk, Bike tour (45 minutes)

Kitano Tenmangū Shrine: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bike tour (30 minutes)

Kinkaku-ji: Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bike tour (45 minutes)

Includes

  • ✓One bottle of mineral water
  • ✓Expert English speaking guide with comprehensive knowledge about the history and significance of each site
  • ✓Comfortable, top-quality bikes suitable for all levels of riders
  • ✓Safety gear: helmets and reflective vests

Important information

Meeting point

Memory Kyoto bike tour

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 6 days
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
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Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 15 reviews
Guide
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Value for money
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Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Steve
May 22, 2026

Our guide was excellent and was very tolerant of our late arrival. Bikes were ready to go and very easy to use so there was little delay in getting started. The places we visited were very busy but we still enjoyed each stopping point and we were able to talk and understand our guide throughout the day. The weather turned to heavy rain so I would recommend a poncho as well got soaked to the skin.

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Suzanne
October 28, 2025

We loved our bike tour around Kyoto. the bikes were ewell maintained and the e-power was just what we needed..especially on the last leg! Our guide was very knowledgeable ...explaining the Japanese history and cultural aspects in an unhurried manner....it made the whole experience very memorable.

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Ashley
June 20, 2024

Our guide, Pochin, was amazing. Very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. Our family had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this tour.

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Susan
May 20, 2024

We had a great day out, were well catered to. It was a small group, the guide was informative, friendly and considerate. I believe they are getting electric bicycles soon which would enable those of us that recently have less bike riding experience. Would highly recommend.

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Stefan
May 28, 2026

Die Fahrradtour mit Lorenzo war fantastisch. Wir sind zunächst zum Kitano-Temangu-Schrein gefahren, der vor allem für Studenten und Schüler wichtig ist. Dies ist ein wirklich schöner shintoistischer Schrein mit einer wunderbaren Tradition. Ginkaku-ji - der goldene Pavillon - ist wirklich spektakulär und man muss ihn bei einem Besuch in Kyoto gesehen haben. Eingebettet in die Berge Kyotos und mit zeitloser Architektur gebaut, ist es wahrscheinlich der schönste Tempel Japans. Der Bambuswald ist leider mittlerweile sehr touristisch, aber der Besuch in Arashiyama hat sich trotzdem gelohnt. Kyoto i

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Traveller
May 23, 2026

Es war eine tolle Tour mit e-bikes in sehr gutem Zustand. Unser freundlicher Tour-Guide Alan hat uns sicher durch Kyotos Straßen geführt und uns in perfektem Englisch mit vielen interessanten Informationen versorgt. Ich kann die Tour uneingeschränkt empfehlen fehlen.

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Hany
October 16, 2024

Excursion très agréable le guide est au top et nous a fait découvrir Kyoto parfaitement ! L’ambiance et la convivialité étaient au rendez-vous, encore une fois le guide est plus que top je recommande à 100%

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Gert
December 21, 2025

Very personal and flexible. Highly recommended.

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Ximena
April 4, 2025

Muy buen tour en bicis eléctricas de excelente calidad! El recorrido es muy interesante y, Jody, nuestro guía en inglés y fotógrafo, fue súper cálido, nos brindó mucha información y nos entretuvo mucho con sus datos anecdóticos! Altamente recomendable!! Graciassss!

Frequently Asked Questions

Memory Kyoto bike tour
The listing gives the distance and the terrain; most walking tours are flat and paced for average fitness, and cycling tours use river paths and back streets with e-bikes available on request. Summer in the cities is hot and humid from July to September, so early starts and water matter more than fitness.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
✓One bottle of mineral water, ✓Expert English speaking guide with comprehensive knowledge about the history and significance of each site, ✓Comfortable, top-quality bikes suitable for all levels of riders, ✓Safety gear: helmets and reflective vests
The duration of the Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Golden Pavilion E-Bike Tour by Local Operator is typically 6 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or mid-to-late November for peak autumn foliage. Kyoto sits in a basin and runs hotter in summer and colder in winter than Tokyo, even at a similar latitude. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Kyoto guide.
Kyoto never built an extensive subway — just two lines (Karasuma and Tozai) — so the city bus network does most of the work, especially for Higashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Ginkakuji. Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama are best reached by JR rail instead. See getting around Kyoto.
Three days covers the essentials well: a day for Higashiyama and Gion, a day for Arashiyama and Kinkaku-ji, and a day for Fushimi Inari plus a Nara or Uji day trip. Our 3-day Kyoto itinerary has the full route with timing.
Arrive by 6:30-7am — the shrine is open 24/7 and free, and most visitors only walk the first 20-30 minutes anyway. Past that point the crowds thin out fast. Full hike details in our Fushimi Inari guide.
Yes — it's a public path with no entrance fee and no set hours. The trade-off is that it gets shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-morning; arrive before 8am for a nearly empty walk. See the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest guide.
Kyoto restricts photography on certain private alleys in Gion after complaints about tourists chasing and blocking geiko and maiko, with fines for violators. Public streets like Hanamikoji-dori remain open, but never chase, touch or block a real geiko/maiko anywhere. Full etiquette in our Gion geisha district guide.
Yudofu (simmered tofu, best near Nanzen-ji or Arashiyama), kaiseki and shojin ryori temple cuisine, and Nishiki Market's stalls of tako tamago and fresh yuba. Uji, just south of the city, is one of Japan's top matcha-growing regions. See the Kyoto food guide.
Starting from$125.5