Cycling attractions
Center of kyoto
Nijo and Imperial Palace
Nijo Castle
This area is home to Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace, and was the political center of Kyoto.
West of Kyoto
Arashiyama, Saga and Hozukyo
Arashiyama
This is a noble area with the tombs of the imperial family and related facilities.
North of Kyoto
Kinkakuji and Kinugasa
Kinkakuji
This is an area where you can enjoy a stroll through the golden temple and the large garden.
Kamigamo
Kamigamo shrine is representative of Japanese Shinto and has a different atmosphere from Buddhist temples.
Hanase
Kurama & Kifune
Kurama Temple is the head temple of a special Buddhist sect and has a unique atmosphere unlike other temples.
East of Kyoto
Higashiyama
Around Higashiyama
This is an area where the most famous spots such as Kiyomizu-Temple, Sannenzaka, Yasaka Shrine, and Gion are concentrated and tourists gather.
Higashiyama
Yasaka Shrine
Gion Festival, one of Kyoto's three major festivals, is a festival held at Yasaka Shrine.
Higashiyama
Nanzenji
This area is home to the Philosopher’s Path, Ginkakuji Temple, and Nanzenji Temple, and is relatively quiet, retaining the atmosphere of an old temple town.
Mt.Hiei Area
Mt.Hiei is the largest sanctuary of Japanese Buddhism, which has survived until modern times semi-independently from the government.