A luxurious and unique cycling route that takes you to two of Kyoto's most sacred sites, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, in one trip.
Add to that the famous temples full of history and tranquility, To-ji Temple, Tofuku-ji Temple, and Nishi Hongan-ji Temple, and you have a complete day trip where you can enjoy the essence of Kyoto with all your senses.
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Villa Kyoto Saiin, starting point → Rental bicycle in front of Saiin Station → Kasuga Shrine (prayer for safety) → Visit the five-story pagoda, lecture hall, main hall, and national treasure buildings of Toji Temple. → Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine's Thousand Torii Gates → Tofukuji Temple → Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Kyoto's most famous tourist attraction) → Nishi Honganji Temple (head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Honganji sect) → Return to Villa Kyoto Saiin
Route overview
- Depart from Villa Kyoto Saiin
- Toji Temple (World Heritage Site, Five-Story Pagoda)
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (one of Kyoto's most popular tourist spots, famous for its thousand torii gates)
- Stroll around Tofukuji Temple (Tsūtenkyo Bridge, Gaunkyo Bridge, Komyoin Temple, etc.)
- Lunch (recommended spots are listed below)
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Kyoto's most popular tourist spot)
- Go to Horikawa-dori via Gojo-dori
- Nishi Hongan-ji Temple (Head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Hongan-ji sect)
- Return to Villa Kyoto Saiin
Total distance: Approximately 25km (Approximately 5-6 hours required)
Travel tips
Check bicycle parking locations
- Toji Temple : Bicycle parking space available
- Fushimi Inari : Paid bicycle parking available around JR Inari Station
- Tofukuji Temple : Bicycle parking space available around the station
- Kiyomizu Temple : Recommended to use Gojozaka bicycle parking lot
- Nishi Honganji Temple : Free bicycle parking available on the premises
🚴♀️Model course (1 day trip)
✅ 9:00 Depart from Villa Kyoto Saiin
▼Villa Kyoto Saiin・After checking and preparing the bicycle, depart.
▼Rental bicycle in front of Saiin Station
Kasuga Shrine (Prayer for traffic safety)
▶️ Travel time: Approximately 20 minutes
✅ 9:30 Toji Temple (visit and stroll)
▼Toji Temple
▼Highlights: Visit the five-story pagoda, lecture hall, main hall, and national treasure buildings.
- If you have time, check out the Kobo Market (21st of every month).
- Estimated time spent : 30-40 minutes
▶️ Travel: about 20 minutes
✅ 10:30 Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (Prayer and Walking) No. 1 Popular Spot
▼Senbon Torii
▼Kyoto's No. 1 Tourist Spot
- Highlights: Enjoy the fantastic scenery as you pass under the Senbon Torii gates.
・If you climb Mount Inari a little, you'll come across a great spot overlooking Kyoto city. - Estimated stay : 60 minutes
✅ 11:30 Tofuku-ji Temple area (stroll)
- Highlights : Enjoy the view from the dry landscape garden and Tsutenkyo Bridge, and also visit hidden gems such as Gaunkyo Bridge and Komyoin Temple.
- Estimated stay : 30-40 minutes
▶️ Travel : Approximately 15-20 minutes
✅ 12:30 Lunch (recommended spot)
"Sohonke Yudofu Okutan Kiyomizu" near Kiyomizu-dera Temple
"Kiyomizu Junsei Okabe House" Kiyomizu Temple area
▶️ Trave l: Approximately 15 minutes
✅ 13:30 Kiyomizu-dera Temple (visit)
▼Enjoy the view from the stage at Kiyomizu.
▼Buy Kyoto souvenirs while strolling down Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka
▼Yasaka Pagoda
- Estimated stay: 60-75 minutes
- Cafe Umezono Shimizu Branch Mitarashi dango Kyoyasaka pudding Kasagiya Zenzai
▶️Travel time: approx. 15 minutes
✅ 14:45 Kyoto Station (rest/shopping)
▼Kyoto Tower
▼Attractions: Station building, gourmet food, souvenirs
- Estimated stay: 30 minutes (optional)
▶️ Travel: approx. 10 minutes
✅ 15:00 Nishi Honganji Temple (visit)
▼ Nishi Honganji Temple
▼ Visit the national treasure architecture such as the Mida Hall and the Goei Hall
- Estimated stay: 30 minutes
- ▶️ Travel: approx. 15 minutes
✅ 16:00 Return to Villa Kyoto Saiin
- Take a leisurely break and enjoy the afterglow of Kyoto.
⏱️ Total time (estimate)
🕒 Approximately 4.5 to 6 hours (including sightseeing and breaks)
📍 Start at 9:00 am → End around 15:00 to 16:00 pm
🌿 Relax in the afternoon at a cafe or have dinner ◎