“This was a wonderful tour and I highly recommend it. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Japanese religion and history. She took us to off-the-beaten-path locations, including a temple with the most beautiful, serene garden, and a garden with amazing views of the city and mountains. We also visited a famous shrine. And of course, the bamboo forest, which is really something to see. We went early enough that it wasn't too crowded. The tour included a delicious vegetarian kaiseki lunch, and our guide explained what everything was and how to eat it. The pace of the tour was perfect for the very hot weather,…”

“Our guide was fantastic. He was very kind and answered all of our questions. He took us to several beautiful temples and had a wealth of knowledge about each of them.”

“Our guide was Mutsumi, and she was fantastic! My husband and I learned so much on this tour and she took great photos, too. I highly recommend this tour to anyone considering - it was impossibly beautiful.”

“Ada was an excellent guide. She coordinated with us in advance to personalize the tour to our priorities. She was on time and gracious throughout the tour. She went above and beyond by helping us make a few phone calls in Japanese.”

“If you are in Kyoto this is definitely a must activity to be done. It’s perfect to cycle around this beautiful city and visit different locations as temples and shrines. All with a great guide who shares knowledge about the place and culture. We were lucky to be accompanied by Jay who is such a wonderful guy. He made everyone feel comfortable, seen and heard at the same time. If you are in Kyoto, book this tour. You will experience Kyoto in a different way that you cannot by your own. Thanks Cycle Kyoto!”