NORU Kyoto Bike Tours

15/08/2026

Joining a bike tour in the Kyoto heat isn't so bad if you ride with NORU Kyoto Bike Tours. Enjoy the Kyoto sights in the comfort with our e-bike fleet. It takes the stress off riding through the Japanese heat and allows you to better enjoy the sights.

Premium e-bike tours revealing Kyoto's best-kept secrets. Small groups, local guides, unforgettable experiences. 5-star rated on Viator & TripAdvisor.

13/08/2026

Japan started fining cyclists on the spot in April 2026. And no, being a tourist doesn't get you a pass.

The one that catches most visitors out? Checking Google Maps while riding. That's ¥12,000, the biggest fine on the list.

We broke down all the new rules, what they cost, and what police are actually looking for. Link in the comments 👇

08/08/2026

Summer nights in the neighborhood. 🇯🇵🏮

Nothing grand, nothing touristy — just a little local festival, warm air, lanterns, and the feeling of summer in Japan.

08/08/2026

Kyoto was built long before cars. On a bike, the city makes sense.

So what do you want to see when you finally get here? Quiet backstreets? Hidden temples? The bamboo forest?

Tell us.

08/08/2026

Sounds of a flute in the Arashiyama bamboo forest. Can't get more Zen than that!

08/08/2026

Sound on for this one. 🎧

One of our tours were luck enough to come across this monk playing the shakuhachi at the edge of the Arashiyama bamboo grove. This is the stuff you get to experience when you ride with Kyoto NORU Bike Tours.

05/08/2026

Some places are seen. Others are experienced.

At NORU, every ride is designed to slow the pace, reveal hidden corners of Kyoto, and create the kind of memories that stay with you long after your journey ends.

Thank you to another wonderful group for sharing the adventure with us. 🚲✨

04/08/2026

Asking for research purposes: where do you escape to when Kyoto turns into a sauna? Personally, I always enjoy riding along Kamogawa river.

03/08/2026

Everyone says don't come to Kyoto in summer. Honestly? Some of my favourite rides happen in August.

Yeah it's hot. But we head out at 9, stick to the shady streets and the river, and we're done before it gets too much.

Wrote up everything I know about summer riding here. Link to the article is in the comments.

27/07/2026

Some of the best moments in Kyoto aren’t planned—they’re simply discovered.

Laughter between friends. Quiet streets. Hidden temples. A slower pace that lets you experience the city, not just see it.

This is what exploring Kyoto with NORU feels like.