Advice about Kyoto Cycling
How to Get Around Kyoto
The ups and downs of Kyoto's street
Kyoto
is a basin. As you go north it goes up a hill and as you go south
it goes down.
However, the slope are not so hilly that you need
to worry about it.
If you use KCTP bicycle ,your trip should be more comfortable.
Types
of bicycle available to rent
Where am I now? ~North? South? East? West?~ No problem in Kyoto!
It's
easy to get lost in an unfamiliar town. However, since Kyoto is laid out in a simple grid pattern,you can easy to judge whether you are going north or south. And in those areas without
high buildings you can always see mountains of the north and of the east.
So if you are advancing on the north ,you can see mountains
on your right . And if you are facing the north ,the east will be on your right.
By this way you can easily tell the directions and have no worry in getting lost.
The fastest most comfortable route between North and South is the Kamo River footpath
For a comfortable ride, the footpath along the Kamo River is the
best. That is a wonderful route not just for walking but also for cycling.
There are some locations where you may need to carry your bicycle down
some stairs, but there are no stop signs, you can really enjoy a bracing
ride.
However, please pay attention to your speed so as not to bother
pedestrians by going too fast.
From Kinkakuji to Arashiyama A historical route in the North-western part of the old capital
You may have visited both Kinkakuji and then Ryoanji and went back home without
stopping by Ninnaji. What a big mistake! The road between Kinkakuji
and Ryoanji leads to Rengeji Temple, Ninnaji Temple, Hirosawa Pond and
goes on to Arashiyama. This is the historical route called Kinukake
Road.
Hirosawa Pond, however, you should be aware that this road is sometimes
quite narrow and the traffic is heavy. So please be careful when you go along
here.
Sights
of Old Kyoto by Bicycle