12 E-Bike Tours in Kyoto Worth Booking

1.Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,843 reviews · from $116Our pick

Join NORU for a 3-hour-45-minute morning or afternoon e-bike ride through northern Kyoto. Guides such as Yuta, Michael, Sean, Henry, and Shizuka lead small groups to Kinkakuji, Daitokuji, Kitano Tenmangu, Koto-in, and Zuihoin, with temple history, Zen insights, quiet lanes, and a tea stop.

“An incredible experience! Definitely get to see some lesser known hidden gems. Our guide Yuta was fantastic, really paints the picture for you when you’re at each stop. He was incredibly patient and made sure everyone was taken care of and had a great time!”

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2.5 Top Highlights of Kyoto Full Day Bike Tour (E-bike option)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · from $172

Start at Saga-Arashiyama Station for a 7 to 8-hour ride covering up to 27 miles. Guides such as Rob, Cass, Peter, and Ray combine Kyoto’s famous temples with quieter streets, river paths, gardens, and local neighborhoods. Choose a standard bike or request an e-bike for an extra fee.

“We loved being guided around the city by bicycle. Peter was informative, patient, knowledgeable and a joy to be with.”

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3.E-Bike Tours of the highlights of Kyoto!!!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $109

Explore Kyoto by e-bike with guides such as Philippe, Kevin, or Niall. Choose an East or West course featuring temples, gardens, Gion, riverside paths, or the Bamboo Grove. Expect about 5.5 hours of easy cycling, walking, storytelling, and a possible picnic lunch.

“The gardens, history, and nature were awesome. Phillip did a wonderful job of storytelling both the legends and true history. The backstreets and alleys kept us safe and sound from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto. We’ll done!”

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4.City Secrets eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 196 reviews · 3h 45m · from $127

Spend 225 minutes riding a 9-kilometer route through Kyoto with an English-speaking guide and up to seven other guests. You’ll see the Golden Pavilion, a historic Geisha district, Zen temples, quiet shrines, mountain roads, and traditional cafés. Guides such as Yuta, Henry, Sean, and Michael add history, local detail, and careful bike handling.

“We had a wonderful bike tour with Henry – he was extremely knowledgeable about Kyoto and shared with us some lovely off the beaten path places that we rode to on our bicycles. Kyoto is a very busy city, but we felt very safe on our travels with Henry! I would not recommend this tour if are a first time visitor to Kyoto, but if you are a return visitor or add this in conjunction with a more typical tour,, it’s a perfect package!”

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5.Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour with Local Japanese Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 3h 30m · from $75

Ride an electric bike through northeastern Kyoto with Aska or another English-speaking Japanese guide who has lived abroad. You’ll follow the Kamo River, visit Ginkaku-ji, cycle the Philosopher’s Path, see Nanzen-ji and Heian Jingu, and enjoy time for coffee, matcha crepes, and conversation.

“Aska was the perfect guide. The just the right amount of information delivered with a smile. Her riding skills gave everyone confidence. It was so pleasant to see interesting temples and shrines without the crowds. I really enjoyed cycling along the river on such a beautiful day.”

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6.Pedal Adventure Kyoto’s iconic landmarks on an e-bike tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $86

Pedal through Gion, Higashiyama, Fushimi Inari, and Tōfuku-ji on a small-group e-bike tour led by Maki or Mika. Expect quiet lanes, shrine and temple visits, Kyoto culture, snacks, water, and an easy riverside ride back.

“The Kyoto bike tour was exceptional! We rode on big streets, small side streets, and scenic bike paths on comfortable e-assist bikes that were equipped with baskets (handy for backpacks or jackets). Maki was fun and personable, and we coRead more”

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7.Arashiyama Bamboo Forest E-Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · from $116

Join NORU Kyoto Bike Tours for a 4-hour-15-minute electric bike ride through Kyoto. With guides such as Yuta, Michael, Sean, and Henry, you’ll visit Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, Tōji-in, rural lanes, and Arashiyama’s bamboo grove in a group of no more than eight.

“This tour was a fantastic way to explore some of Kyoto. Michael was very informative when we went to each place, giving us a richer insight into the temples and the bamboo forest. We highly recommend this tour, especially if you need a break from walking!”

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8.Historical Kyoto E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · from $99

Spend five to six hours cycling across Kyoto with an e-bike, helmet, water, and a guide such as Pohan, Jody, Diego, or Jorge. Visit Kitano Tenmangu, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, and Tenryu-ji, with time for lunch and quiet back streets.

“Great experience and way to see multiple sights in one day. The bikes were very nice and our guide Posan answered all of our questions and gave interesting insights into Japanese culture. He adapted well when we hit some rain mid day to adjust for the comfort of our group. My only advice is that we had our 12 and 14 year olds who were somewhat street savvy and proficient on bikes, but it is a city tour and there are few designated bike paths and you are sharing the path with pedestrians, cars, buses, mopeds and other cyclists. I would recommend for teens and above age wise and those…”

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9.Early Bird E-biking through East Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $138

Start at 8 a.m. with Cycle Kyoto and cover Fushimi Inari, Tofukuji, Ginkakuji, the Philosopher’s Path, Nanzenji, Gion, and Higashi Honganji by e-bike. Guides such as Juan, Jay, Indra, and Mayco lead small groups of up to eight, with lunch and a cafe stop included.

“Wonderful sights to see here - not just the spectacular temples, monuments and gardens, but fascinating to explore the back streets of Kyoto, and along the Philosophers Path with cherry blossoms in full bloom! Thanks so much Shaune for your fascinating insights into the history, religion and culture that made this bike tour even more special!”

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10.Best of Kyoto: Ginkakuji & Path of Philosophy E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69Best value

See Kyoto by e-bike on a relaxed guided ride through temple gardens, shrine grounds, and quiet lanes. The East Side route visits Ginkakuji, Philosopher’s Path, Nanzenji, and Heian Shrine. Some departures are led by Philippe, Kevin, or other English or French-speaking guides.

“This was a fantastic walking tour through the bamboo forest, surrounding areas, and monkey park! Our tour guide Tim was great - recommend this tour to everyone!”

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11.Fushimi Inari Shrine and Tofukuji Temple E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 4 hours · from $83

Start near Higashiyama-Sanjyo, learn safe cycling in Japan, and follow an English-speaking guide through Gion, residential Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Shrine, and Tofukuji Temple. Maki adds local stories, humor, and practical cultural insight. The four-hour small-group tour includes an e-bike, helmet, water, snack, insurance, and admission.

“Excellent tour with Maki, who is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. I would give this tour 10 stars if I could.”

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12.Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour Through Backstreets & Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $87

Ride from Gion through Nanzenji, Heian Shrine, the Philosopher’s Path, Shimogamo-jinja, and the Imperial Palace on a comfortable e-bike. Guides including Ben, Yuki, and Kenji adjust the pace, explain local customs, and lead you to peaceful corners most visitors miss. Groups are limited to eight.

“We lucked out and got a private tour with Yuki. Super nice guy who really knows his way around Kyoto. He is clearly passionate about, and proud of, his home town. We did a bike tour of Kyoto a few years ago and went to many of the usual touristy spots. This was much different. We never would have found any of the places on this tour. Hidden gems, indeed. I'd go with six stars if it were an option.”

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