Kyoto Satoyama Cycling with Lunch and English Guide
This is a special private e-bike tour for adventure lovers who want to explore the traditional Japanese countryside, historic shrines, a Japanese castle, and the birthplace of Super Mario in Sonobe, Kyoto. Friendly local guides, born and raised here, will guide you in English. Only 30 minutes by tr
📍Meeting point: After exiting the ticket gate of JR Sonobe Station, turn left and walk 30 meters down the corridor. Then, go down the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right, and you will see the bicycle rental office. This is the meeting and dismissal location.
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 10 minSure, here is the English translation: This is the oldest Tenmangu Shrine in Japan. It enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, and many people visit to pray for success in their exams. For those who wish to visit, a guide will provide a tour in English. Amulets and other items are available for purchase.
Stop 2
⏱ 20 minThis is the last castle built in Japan. It is currently used as the main gate of Sonobe High School. The remaining structures include the main gate, castle walls, turrets, and guardhouse. Depending on the schedule, it may be possible to enter the gate. Please consult us if you are interested.
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 50mUsing a closed elementary school, you can experience making soba noodles using buckwheat flour harvested in the local area and enjoy freshly boiled soba. Tempura and rice balls are also served.
Stop 4
⏱ 30 minThis shrine enshrines the god of agriculture from the Tanba region, which has historically supported the food supply of Kyoto. The main hall's roof is a traditional thatched roof. Here, you can learn the proper way to worship at a Shinto shrine. You can also experience the serene atmosphere of a traditional Japanese shrine.
What’s Included
- ✓Bottled mineral water, lunchtime drinks
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Bicycle use
- ✓Use of high-quality helmets with built-in headphones and microphones
- ✓On-board restrooms
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •The total duration of the tour includes the travel time by bicycle. The travel time between each point is approximately 10 to 20 minutes.
- •Depending on the options you choose, some activities may take a bit more time. For example, exploring Mt. Komugi, the birthplace of Mario, may extend the tour past 2 PM. Please be aware of this possibility.
- •Additionally, you can choose two or three extra experiences from the options , which are included in the tour price. Please let us know at the start of the tour. Castle(visit), Shinto shrines (worship), Drinking Spring water(over a small mountain), Taking a photo in a Kimono, Playing the Koto(Japanese traditional installment), Mario Mountain Exploration
- •In case of cancellation due to bad weather, we will notify the reservation holders by 5:00 PM the day before. At that time, you can either transportation by car or reschedule for another date or cancel your reservation. No cancellation fee will be charged.
- •Participation Fee: 15,000 yen for one person
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