Rental Bicycle Kyoto Eco Trip – KYOTO ECO TRIP CYCLING TOUR

Available Bikes

(9:00AM-6:00PM)

E-Bike (EA)

Our most popular bike with a High-capacity battery. Perfect for long distances and hills.

Online Reservations: Available until 5:00 PM the day before.
Same-day walk-ins are more than welcome!

2400 Yen

Standard City Bike (B)

Easy-to-use 3-speed gears. Perfect for exploring the local area and riding on flat roads.

Online Reservations: Available until 5:00 PM the day before.
Same-day walk-ins are more than welcome!

1200 Yen

Cross Bike (X)

A sporty ride for active travelers. (No basket)

Online Reservations: Available until 5:00 PM the day before.
Same-day walk-ins are more than welcome!

2000 Yen

We have more bikes available ! (Small bikes for kids, E-bikes with a child seat etc…)

SHOP INFORMATION

KYOTO ECO TRIP (FLAGSHIP)

Only 2 minutes’ walk from Kyoto station! The largest shop in our group.

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KYOTO ECO TRIP (SHIJO KARASUMA)

Only 2 minutes’ walk from Shijo and Karasuma station!

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🏆 Top 3 Most Popular Model Courses

🥇 1st Place: EAST COURSE

1.Kyoto Eco Trip Main Shop
🚲️20min
2.Fushimi Inari Shrine
🚲️10min
3.Heian Shrine
🚲️10min
4.Nanzen-ji Temple
🚲️10min
5.Philospher’s path
🚲️15min
6.Shimogamo Shrine
🚲️10min
7.Kyoto Imperial Palace
🚲️40min
8.Kyoto Eco Trip Main Shop

🥈 2nd Place: ARASHIYAMA COURSE

1.Kyoto Eco Trip Main Shop
🚲️60min
2.Togetsukyo Bridge and Tenryu-ji Temple
🚲️45min
3.Ninna-ji Temple
🚲️5min
4.Ryoan-ji Temple
🚲️10min
5.Kinkaku-ji Temple
🚲️50min
6.Kyoto Eco Trip Main Shop

🥉 3rd Place: NORTH COURSE

1.Kyoto Eco Trip Main Shop
🚲️20min
2.Nijo Castle
🚲️25min
3.Kinkaku-ji Temple
🚲️10min
4.Ryoan-ji Temple
🚲️5min
5.Ninna-ji Temple
🚲️5min
6.Myoshin-ji Temple
🚲️40min
7.Kyoto Eco Trip Main Shop

🎁Bonus Course: KAMOGAWA RIVER CRUISE

1.Kyoto Eco Trip Main Shop
🚲️15min
2.Kamogawa river
🚲️15min
3.Kyoto Eco Trip Main Shop

Options

Early Use (+300yen)
Pick up your bike between 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM.
Late Return (+400yen)
Extend your rental until 10:00 PM.
Return to Your Hotel(+700yen)
Return the bike directly to your hotel (Please check with your hotel for parking availability).
Inter-shop Return (+500yen)
Return your bike to a different branch.
Free luggage storage
Leave your bags with us for free until 6:00 PM!

Welcome to Those Who Had Trouble with Bike Sharing!

The battery ran out…
The bike was too small… (20-inch)

Our Solution:
Large-capacity batteries — ride worry-free for up to 2 days
Comfortable sizes: 26-inch & 27-inch bikes

Had Trouble with Digital Maps? Welcome!

The route led me onto dangerous roads meant for cars…
Couldn’t get around efficiently…
Phone battery died, and I was lost…

Our Solution:
Our staff provides personalized recommendations using our custom sightseeing map, helping you enjoy your trip 10× more.

Had Trouble with Buses? Welcome!

Long waiting lines…
Didn’t know where to catch the bus…
Didn’t understand transfers…
The bus was way too crowded to relax…

Our Solution:
With a bicycle, there’s no waiting time — explore freely at your own pace.

Why choose us

Kyoto City Certified Rental Shop
Sightseeing guidance with our custom map
Full insurance coverage for all bikes
Flat tire guarantee service
Free luggage storage

Rental Bicycle KYOTO ECO TRIP Flagship shop

4.7

Based on 1069 reviews

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Pauline V.

10:07 15 Apr 26

We rented bikes for our entire stay in Kyoto. The company is easily accessible from Kyoto station, which is very convenient. We were welcomed by a friendly man who gave us a detailed and clean explanation. The bikes were in perfect state and riding on them was very nice. The price was extremely reasonable and they offer a pick up/drop of service which came in very handy. But the most important thing is: seeing Kyoto on a (electric) bicycle is 100% the way to do it. We got to go the more calm and unique tourist spots and discovered a lot during our stay. We saw beautiful places and sights we otherwise never would have seen. No doubt this is the way to do Kyoto and you should definitely choose this company.

kansaiオカン

21:14 28 Mar 26

The staff were very kind and told me the estimated travel time to my destination. They also informed me about the cherry blossom blooming status, which allowed me to enjoy the cherry blossoms while cycling.

Thank you very much! 😊

Klaus B.

04:30 28 Mar 26

Very friendly staff. Top-quality bicycles, good value for money.

yアッキー

21:41 22 Mar 26

Cycling is the best way to get around Kyoto. Taipa is great value for money. This time, I toured Kyoto's famous springs and traditional Japanese confectionery shops. Because many places are located on narrow alleys, I was able to enjoy Kyoto smoothly without having to worry about finding parking or navigating one-way streets. The service was also polite, thank you very much.

Matthew L.

23:36 18 Jan 26

A great way to self guide your way through Kyoto. They have all types of bike combinations and provide all accessories including locks, helmets and recommended route map etc. Prices are very reasonable and are all day from 9am to 6pm. Would do again if in Kyoto.

Finn Z.

15:55 09 Nov 25

Friendly and flexible staff, issued with a good cycle map, great location close to the station, reasonable price. The only reason to rate 4 and not 5 stars is that none of the bikes fit my height (close to 2 meters). Ideally they should stock some larger frames for tall people. Many renters must be of European origin who tend to be a bit taller!

Min-Gyu L.

09:12 23 Oct 25

On the second day of our Kyoto trip, my wife, my son, and I rented bicycles. But right after we paid and started riding, my wife said she hadn’t ridden a bike for over ten years and seemed to have forgotten how. We practiced for more than an hour in a small alley near the rental shop before heading out to the road, but even after that, I felt it would be too dangerous for her to ride alongside cars on public streets.

So, we went back to the rental shop to return the bicycles and asked to pay only for the time we had used them and get a refund for the rest. However, the shop owner and the female staff member kindly refunded the full amount. They had given us detailed explanations earlier—about sightseeing routes, how to ride safely, and where to park—knowing we were foreigners (Koreans). They were genuinely concerned about my wife’s safety, and although I insisted several times on paying at least for one or two hours of rental, they politely refused to accept it.

I was very touched by their kindness and developed an even warmer feeling toward Japanese people. On the same day, we also helped an elderly man who was about to collapse at Kyoto Station by supporting him and putting him into a taxi. Even though he seemed unwell, he thanked us very politely, which also left a strong impression.

Experiences like these accumulate and shape a very positive image of the people of this country.
I wholeheartedly recommend Kyoto Eco Trip, a bicycle rental shop run by such kind and thoughtful people.

Hsieh C.

04:06 30 Jul 25

Cycling along the river is the best way to enjoy Kyoto. It is nice to be away from the crowed places and feel how the local lives. The rental price is very reasonable. Early rental and late return are possible with small amount of extra fee. The bike is well maintained. The cycling map they provided gives all the information one needs including the parking spots in the city.

05:24 18 Apr 25

Yuka was amazing. The instructional video was very good. This is the only place i go to to rent bicycles whenever im in Kyoto. It is my 10th+++ time using their bicycles, i've lost count. They will give u a 100yen discount on your subsequent visits.
It is conveniently located close to Kyoto station. They have many different types of bicycles to rent from. Prices are affordable too. I tried the electric bicycle this time and loved it. Speed was great, battery lasted from 10am to 6pm on the fastest speed.
Kamogawa river is my favorite place to relax!

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