Geisha, temples, festivals – these are just some of the things that are recommended for every tourist to experience once they land on the historic former capital of Japan, Kyoto. If you are limited on days and want to see the whole historic city in a day, you must try out the Kyoto Cycling Tour Project, in which visitors can rent a bike and use it to tour around the city. This is also the most perfect way for visitors on a tight budget. They will no longer need any of the tickets to get from one destination to another.
Here are some of the highly recommended destinations when getting around Kyoto on a bike.
Tetsugaku-No-Michi – A philosopher from the twentieth century named Nishida Kitaro once used this path forming like a canal as a way for him to meditate. In almost every 1.5km of the length of this path, you will see one tree or some blooming flower. You should try going here at night, although the rental is only available during the day. Whatever time of the day it is, pick one the best suits you.
Nanzen-ji Temple – The most famous schools under Buddhism is known as Zen, and you will probably experience what Zen is all about when you visit this temple as it is surrounded with nature, plus subtemples around the precincts, making it such a enchanting sight!
Ginkaku-Ji – This temple was originally built for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa back in the late fifteenth century as his own villa. Some say it is also the birthplace of a local wabisabi artist. This place is especially crowded during the day, not only because of the temple, but also the garden.
Kyoto is home to thousands of temples, not just the ones aforementioned. Don't forget to ask for a guide from the bike rentals as it will give you a map of all the temples within the city. Riding on a bike, discovering Kyoto would be so much fun. The best part of it all is that you are not spending more money on transportation cost plus you are at the same time exercising your body.
Be able to enjoy the beauty, the architecture, the food, and the people in Kyoto on a bike. For sure, you would not do it in any way than this. Have fun!