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Cycling Course (East Area)

This course, suited for beginners, will take you east from a rental bicycle shop near Nishiki Market. You’ll go through Heian-jingu Shrine, and then follow the Yamashina Canal, where you can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in the fall.

Nishiki Market Rental Bicycle Shop -> Heian-jingu Shrine -> Yamashina  (11.2 km one-way)

Number of StreetlampsRather few
Recommended Time of DayMorning, Afternoon
Road SurfacePaved Road
HillsSome
Traffic LightsRather many
Route TypeOne-way

Course Designer: Katsumi Kimura
This information is up to date as of March 1st, 2020.

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Useful Information about Touring by Bicycle
https://kyoto.travel/en/getting-around/bike/

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