Gion Cycling Tour
Duration
3 hours 45 min
Cancellation
Non-refundable
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What to expect
Meeting point – Sunrise Tours Desk, Avanti
9:50 AMMake your own way to the Sunrise Tours Desk inside the Avanti building, directly across from Kyoto Station's Hachijo Exit, and collect your bicycle.
Miyagawacho Geisha District
Explore the traditional ochaya teahouse streets of Miyagawacho, Kyoto's second-largest geisha district and one of its most beautifully preserved.
Gion District (pass-by)
Cycle through Japan's most famous geisha neighbourhood, where wooden machiya townhouses line the streets and the old city feels genuinely close.
Yasaka Shrine
Stop at the vermilion-gated Yasaka Shrine at the eastern end of Shijo-dori, a landmark that has anchored this corner of Kyoto for over a thousand years.
Shirakawa River
Ride along the canal-side path beneath willow trees, one of the most serene and photogenic stretches in the whole city.
Heian Shrine
Visit the grand Heian Shrine, built to commemorate Kyoto's 1,100th anniversary and set within sweeping ceremonial grounds.
Kamo River Promenade
Finish the ride along the broad Kamo River promenade, a favourite of locals and a calm, open contrast to the narrow lanes earlier in the tour.
End of tour – Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate Cycle Terminal
1:00 PMReturn your bicycle at the cycle terminal near Kyoto Station's Shinkansen exit.
Meeting point
Sunrise Tours Desk, Avanti (across from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit), Kyoto
Head to the Sunrise Tours Desk inside the Avanti building, which sits directly opposite the Hachijo (south) exit of Kyoto Station. Arrive by 9:50 AM. The tour ends at the Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate Cycle Terminal near the Shinkansen exit.
What to bring
- Comfortable, modest clothing suitable for cycling
- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
- Water and any snacks you may want
- Your booking confirmation