（Page 18）Things to do in Kansai

[Eastern Kyoto City] Half-day tour of the Yamashina and Higashiyama areas: From Takeda in Fushimi Ward, take a course along the river to Uji and Yamashina. Enjoy the quiet area and atmosphere of Kyoto!

Plan ID:56476 Kyoto / Kyoto Station Area Vehicle / Bike / Bicycle / MTB / Cycling/Touring/Pottering Provide：合同会社ロードバイクレンタルジャパン

Age 15～Age 65
3～4 hours
09:30 / 13:30

When you think of Kyoto, you may think of the bustling downtown areas of Gion and Kawaramachi, but this tour takes you along the river and lets you experience the quietness of Kyoto. Starting from Road Bike Rental Japan Kyoto store in Takeda, Fushimi Ward, you'll warm up with a ride along the Higashi Takase River. In the middle of the ride, you'll head to the Uji River. While admiring the flow of the river and the greenery, you'll then head to the Yamashina River. Feeling the seasons with spring cherry blossoms, early summer hydrangeas, and autumn leaves is sure to refresh your mind and body. The final part of the ride will take you to the Higashiyama area of Kyoto. After taking some great photos at Nanzenji Temple and Heian Shrine, you can end the ride with a ride along the Kamo River. This is a course where you can enjoy the various faces of Kyoto in half a day.