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Kyoto

Kyoto Countryside Cycling ~Soba making~ activity

Bokun ID:
933740
Product Code:

487073P1_LINK KYOTO

Embark on an e-bike tour perfect for adventure enthusiasts eager to explore traditional Japanese rural landscapes, historical shrines, and the birthplace of Super Mario. Friendly local guides, born and raised in the town, will guide you in English. Choose between two courses: Course A, which includes a hands-on soba noodle-making experience and a soba set meal, or Course B, featuring local produce at a restaurant in a traditional Japanese house. Whether you're with family, a group, or alone, you'll have a great time. Enjoy the unique "Kyoto countryside (Satoyama)" experience in Sonobe, Kyoto, where you can hear birds singing and the river flowing. Our tour is only a 30-minute train ride from Kyoto City. We also offer options like wearing a kimono and playing the traditional Japanese instrument "koto" for free. Vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-friendly meals are available upon request.

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Ticket Information

大人／Adult

¥15,000
Difficulty
Easy
Experience Hours
4Hours
30Minutes
Age limit
10Age～
Limit the number of people
Up to 8 person
　

More Information

Reservation Deadline

The start of the experience Up to 1 days before

What's included in the experience

  • Lunch
  • Bottled mineral water, lunchtime drinks
  • Restroom on board
  • Use of bicycle
  • Use of high-quality helmets with built-in headphones and microphones
　

What is not included in the experience

  • Add orders out of the lunch course (lunch + drink + dessert) at a restaurant

Precautions

  • ・Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • ・Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • ・No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • ・Most travelers can participate
  • ・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 reschedule for another date or cancel your reservation. No cancellation fee will be charged.
  • ・This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • ・This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

1Days before 100%

Information

journeys

10:00a.m. Please meet Center Bicycle Rental Office /Tourist Information at Sonobe station.

Ikimi Tenmangu Shrine

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

The ruins of Sonobe Castle

This 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.


Duration: 20 minutes

closed elementary school

Using 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.


Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes

Make Shrine

This 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.


Duration: 30 minutes

dissolution

We will be back to Sonobe station and broke up. (scheduled for around 2:30 p.m.)

Meeting place

JR園部駅　改札を出て左手に進み、階段を下りたレンタサイクル営業所/ Bicycle Rental Office /Tourist Information at Sonobe station.

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Vendor Information

園部文化観光協会

〒622-0001

京都府南丹市園部町小山東町溝辺６−２１

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