Bicycle Touring in Kyoto – RY Marketplace

Cycling around the ancient capital with a local expert
Visit gorgeous temples like Shimogamo shrine, Kamigamo shrine
Visit Shodenji zen garden
Try some local snacks

Biking around Kyoto is one of the best ways to explore this city with its ancient shrines and traditional teahouses.We will explore the northern part of Kyoto, an area not inundated with tourists.Starting out in the “old village” area of Demachiyanagi and a great shopping street, we will explore the area around the famous Kamo river and visit amazing temples and shrines.Eat a VERY local lunch in interesting company and also spend some time in a zen garden. Easy riding, fun exploring and a few delicious discoveries, plus, history, sightseeing and getting out in nature!

Anyone who loves to get outside and off the beaten path.
The ride will be moderate to easy and there will be some lovely stops along the way. – Of course you must be able to ride a bike.

The rock start RUSS, will be your tour guide in this day trip.

Itinerary

Start: 9:00 Meeting place in Osaka (in front of Takashimaya Department Store)9:30 leave Osaka (on the premium car)

10:30 arrive Demachiyanagi
10:45 start bike tour
11:00 Shimogamo
11:30 leave Shimogamo-cycle alongside the river to Shodenji zen garden
12:00 Shodenji zen garden
12:30 leave
12:45 Arrive secret surprise LUNCH spot
13:30 cycle through Kamigamo shrine and neighborhood and down kamo river 14.30 Original mitarashi dango and drink in kyoto gosho
15:00 Heianjingu garden
16:00 cycle back up river to Demachiyanagi
16:30 Return keihan line to Osaka
17:30 Arrive Yodoyabashi
End: 18:00 return to meeting point

What’s Included

Lunch, Bikes, and needed equipment, A snack along the way, Expert guiding, admission fees. Train fees are included.

What’s Not Included

Please bring your own water bottle, any spending money for things you would like to take home. (though tipping is not common in restaurants a small gift or gratuity for guides is common and appreciated). Insurance also is not included.

Know Before You Go

We will leave on time from the meeting point There is some train travel involved

You will need to sign a bike waiver taking responsibility for your own safety in case of injury, or lost equipment.

Minimum Needed: 2 people
Maximum Capacity: 6 people
Booking Deadline: 7 days before start date
Weather Dependent: Yes – will be cancelled in heavy rain or storms
Difficulty Level: Easy/ Medium – You must know how to ride a bike
Special Clothing Required: Yes – comfortable biking clothes and layers for cold if needed.
Special Dietary Restrictions: Please let us know any DR in advance and we can check what might be available.
Extra Cash: – Yes
Ground Transportation: Yes, included
Additional Information: N/A
Liabilities: The liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants is not assumed by Remote Year or its affiliates.

What is the refund policy? All cancellations, by customer or Remote Year will be given in Marketplace credit within 3 days of the cancellationWhen a customer cancels, credit value will be subject to any associated cancellation fees.Credit can be used toward anything on the Marketplace or toward future program fees. If you’d like to use toward Program Fees, please email [email protected] Credit is valid for 24 months from date of the email. Unless the original purchase was via RY Gift Card.If you would prefer a cash refund, please email [email protected] within 3 days of receiving the marketplace credit.

Note that any cash refund for customer cancellations will incur a minimum 10% transaction and handling fee

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

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Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

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If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

Will I be able to work on this experience?

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I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.