Discover the history of Japanese tea on bike. After selecting a bicycle and receiving an operation and safety orientation, the tour commences by taking the scenic route to an interesting mix of villas with tea gardens, serene temples and confectionery shops.

Reference the Sample Itinerary at the bottom of the page for more detail.

☆ Premium bike rental
☆ Entrance to temples and shrines
☆ Japanese sweets
☆ Bottled water

Any purchases made by guests.

☆ Guests are required to behave in a civil and respectable manner.

☆ Guests must be 13 years or older, at least 125cm in height, and able to ride a bike.

Bicycle Basics, Safety & Etiquette

Ride Respectfully: Cycle on the left in Kyoto; Pedestrians always have priority.

Sidewalk Cycling: Allowed in many areas; Slow down near foot traffic.

Breaking Basics: Bicycles in Japan have two set of brakes, whose controls rest on the handlebars. Front wheel brakes are controlled by the right handlebar, while rear brakes are controlled by the left handlebar. It is encouraged to press each brake simultaneously with equal force when breaking.



Geared Bicycles: Feel free to switch gears until you find a gear that is comfortable for you. It is advisable to switch gears while in motion.



Bell Use: Practice restraint. It is advisable not ring the bell unless it is an emergency, as ringing the bell is considered rude.

Passing Pedestrians: If you wish to pass, cycle slowly from behind, say “Ushiro shi-tsu-rei-shimasu,” which means, "Please excuse me for approaching from behind,” then patiently wait for the person to let you pass.



Helmet Use: Helmets are are mandatory only for children aged 13 or younger.

Medium - Participants should be able to ride a bicycle and be free from mobility restraints which may make cycling difficult.

Not suitable for children under 13 years of age, those with mobility restraints, those who cannot confidently ride a bicycle or those who do not follow road rules.

1: Adjust the quantity to match the number of tour attendees. For example, if four people are attending, then the quantity should be set to 4.

2: Select desired date.

3: Add tour to cart.

4: Add any desired Add-Ons to cart.

5: Check out to complete reservation. Our Concierge will contact you shortly thereafter to confirm logistics and answer any questions.

Once confirmed, you will be sent a payment link. Payment is due within 24 hours of the link being sent and payment constitutes a placed order.

Inclement Weather Cancellations:

As safety is paramount, we reserve the right to cancel tours due to inclement weather. In this case, a full refund will be given.

In the case of rain prior to the tour commencing, you will not be required to join via bicycle. We can advise on an on-foot tour as an alternative. If it begins to rain mid-tour, we cannot offer a refund.

Customer tour cancellations shall adhere to our normal Cancellation Policy:

16 Days or More Prior To Tour or Experience Start Date: No Cancellation Fee Levied; 100% of Order Amount Returned

15 days to 11 days Prior To Tour or Experience Start Date: 40% of Order Amount Reserved As Cancellation Fee; 60% of Order Amount Returned

10 days to 6 days Prior To Tour or Experience Start Date: 80% of Order Amount Reserved As Cancellation Fee; 20% of Order Amount Returned

5 Days or Less Prior To Tour or Experience Start Date: 100% of Order Amount Reserved As Cancellation Fee; 0% of Order Amount Returned

For more details, reference our Cancellation & Returns Policy.

Unfavorable Weather: This tour may not offered during the coldest or hottest times of the year. In this case, we can advise on an equally engaging on-foot tour. Inquire for more details.