100% recommend Ray with Kyoto Bike Tours! He expertly guided us through the area, provided us with lots of information about all the sites, and showed up some spots we would have near found on our own. Absolutely great experience!

This bike tour was amazing. We have a 7 year old who rode a bike and 4 year old in a child seat. Ray was very attentive and patient with the kids. He even exchanged out my son's bike to a smaller one so he would be more comfortable with the bike. We met Ray and the bikes at the train station so it was super easy to get to and find. We got some history and Ray kept the boys interested and involved throughout the tour. Ray speaks English and Japanese which was great for us. It was an early start, but this was good because we were ahead of the crowd. Ray took several pictures throughout the tour that we now have as keepsakes. We highly recommend this bike tour.

Kyoto bike tours were great to work with in planning tour and detailed information. This was one of our trips highlights when visiting Kyoto. Ray was extremely knowledgeable about Japanese history, relit and culture. We learned a lot more about Japan from him. He also took great pictures of our day that we would not have otherwise. He also gave great directions and concerns with our safety on trip. Was a great way to see Arashiyama area on busy autumn day, but avoided the crowds. Highly recommend to do this tour for all ages.

My wife and I went on the morning bamboo forest ride with Ray. Everything about the morning was amazing. When we arrived at the meeting location, Ray was very welcoming and made sure everything was just right with our bicycles before we headed. Throughout the day, we visited the bamboo forest, several shrines and temples, road through the country side, and visited the river! Ray was incredibly knowledgeable about the city and Japanese culture. Ray also took incredible photos of us throughout the day that we will cherish forever. Everything about the day exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!

We started our Kyoto vacation early with the Arashiyma bike tour. It was amazing! We had our 3 and 1 year olds with us and they had a great time as well. The equipment was great and the kids were very safe. They loved being taken around on the bikes. The tour was a good mix of nature, temples/shrines, history and townscapes. Our guide, Ray made everything very easy and smooth. Even when our kids got fussy at times (or tried throwing rocks into zen gardens (smh)) he was kind and positive. We loved his recommended itinerary, which took us away from the more crowded areas. The autumn leaves on the mountains and gardens were beautiful. Having lived in Japan 2 years we’ve seen many temples, but these were some of the best because of the mix of art, nature and ambiance. Highly recommend this tour, especially if it’s your first time in the area or Japan.