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Kyoto Higashiyama Cycling and Gion Night Walk

USD58.13(JPY9,000)
Kyoto
  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    240minutes
  • Time:
    09:00 / 14:00
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese / English
Participants(Min.):
1 Person
Participants(Max.):
8 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
1 Person
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Fee(10 years - 80 years) USD 58.13
Age (Min.):
10 years old
Parent/ Guardian Required:
Under 20 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
4 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Three hours of exhilarating cycling and an hour-long evening stroll through the picturesque Gion.

Touring with a bicycle is a great way to enjoy the highlights of Kyoto.

You can see many spots in a short amount of time if you go by bicycle.

The beautiful and refreshing Kamo River bike path will imbue you with a sense of freedom. Let the Imperial Palace, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shimogamo Shrine as well as the virgin forest surround you.

Listen to an explanation of Geisha culture as you walk through the glittering Gion Hanamachi (the land of geisha culture) at night. Gion Hanamachi is at its most beautiful at night, and is a must-visit place in the evening.

Schedule

  • Ride the rental bikes (3-5 gears) comfortably to some of Kyoto's less touristy spots that are only known to experts in the area.

    Here you can feel the local atmosphere. The tour starts from a quiet riverside bike path, indulging in the nature and the air of Kyoto.（Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception.）

  • Stop at an off-the-beaten-path shrine that you cannot visit on typical sightseeing trips! Experience the underground water that springs forth.

  • You will pass the vastness of the Imperial Palace, a famous Zen Temple, a university campus, and a quiet residential area before heading to the Shimogamo Shrine (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

    Along the way, enjoy the virgin forest and beautiful architecture. Descend to the confluence of the beautiful river and explore the illuminated landscape. You will then return to the river and move on to the night walk part of the tour.

  • Gion Night Walk part. After returning your bike, you will begin your walk through Gion's beautiful entertainment area.

    You will visit a couple of "Hanamachi (geisha areas)." Take in the wonderfully photogenic streets. Your guide will explain Gion's unique culture of geisha and teahouses.

  • Your tour guide will explain Gion's unique culture and the system of geisha and teahouses.

    If you are lucky, you may be able to see a beautiful geisha. The tour guide will also give you recommendations on where to have dinner. After completing this tour, you will be more familiar with Kyoto.

Included in the Fee

English-speaking guide
Rental bikes (3-5 gears) *Children's bikes are also available.
Japanese Sweets and Tea: Your guide will take you to a long-established Japanese sweet shop.

Not included in the Fee

Electric bicycle (additional 1,000 yen) *Optional
Drinks (can be purchased during the tour)
Raincoats (raincoats can also be purchased near the meeting point on rainy days)
Helmets are not provided for this tour. (In Japan, you don not need a helmet to ride a bicycle.)

Meeting Place

Get off at "Sanjo Station (Station No. KH40)" on the Keihan Line or "Sanjo Keihan Station" on the Tozai Line

Directions

Nearest Station："Sanjo Station (Station No. KH40)" on the Keihan Line or "Sanjo Keihan Station" on the Tozai Line

Directions to Nearest Station：1 minute on foot (*There is a large statue of a samurai on his knees right after Exit 5. That is the meeting place.)

Destination by Taxi：The southeast corner of the Kawabata Sanjo Intersection

Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

Please wear clothes that are easy to move around in.

If you would like to take home some of the shrine's spring water, please bring an empty bottle with you.

Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 7 days before date of use
    50%
  • After 3 days before date of use
    100%

Notes

*Children under the age of 10 cannot participate.
*The tour will be held even on rainy days, but if it rains heavily, the cycle course will be shortened.
No helmets are provided on this tour, as helmets are not required in Japan for riding bicycles.
The bike tour journey is basically flat, clear, and easy, but requires minimal riding skills.
If necessary, you can leave large baggage (suitcases, etc.) free of charge at the bicycle store.
- The program may be cancelled due to poor weather even after the booking has been made. In such cases, WAmazing Play Customer Support will contact you after 14:00 the day before the program.

Organizer

Japan Exploration Tours JIN-Jin

Sankyo Umeda Building 7F, 1-5 Doyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0027

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Dates2024/04/28
Fee(USD 58.13)
10 years - 80 years
USD0.00(JPY0)
Unavailable:12/11~2/28
Optional Extras
Electric bicycle(+ USD 6.46)
This item is currently not available.
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