(Half day) Kyoto Arashiyama, Hozukyo Gorge cycling route

Kyoto- Arashiyama - Hozukyo Gorge - Kameoka
This is a cycling route that takes you on an ancient road from Kyoto City through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Hozukyo Gorge to Kameoka.

The forest ride along the river is exhilarating, and you can see the Sagano trolley train and the Hozugawa river rafting.

(Half day) Kyoto Arashiyama, Hozukyo Gorge cycling route

Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama

Once you leave the Katsura River bicycle path, you will see Togetsukyo Bridge, a symbol of Arashiyama, Kyoto. Please be careful when cycling during the day as there are many tourists.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is one of the most popular tourist spots in Kyoto City. You can stroll along the bamboo forest path that spreads out as far as the eye can see. The road is narrow and there are many tourists, so please ride slowly.

Saga Toriimoto Traditional Buildings Preservation District

On the way from the Arashiyama bamboo forest to Mt. Atago, you will come across the Saga Toriimoto Traditional Buildings Preservation District, with its beautiful old-fashioned townscape.

Atago Shrine First Torii Gate

This torii gate is the landmark to get to Rokucho Pass, which leads to Hozukyo Gorge. From here, the scenery changes and you start cycling up a forest road, but it doesn't last very long.

Rokucho Pass

Rokucho Pass is popular with local cyclists because it has many hairpin curves and beautiful scenery. Cars occasionally pass by, so please be careful when riding downhill, especially.

Hozukyo Station

A narrow forest road runs along the river and the view from here is amazing. You can see boats carrying tourists down the Hozu River and the Sagano Scenic Train. The highlight is the autumn foliage season when the mountains are colored in color.

Is it the forest road along the Hozu River or the forest road through the Mizuo area?

Both routes are highly recommended for customers who want to cycle in nature. However, as of July 2025, the route along the Hozu River is under construction and difficult to pass. This means that the Mizuo route is currently the best option. We provide detailed route information to customers who rent bicycles from our shop.

Mizuo

The Mizuo area is known as the home of yuzu, a citrus fruit unique to Japan. It has a nice fragrance and is used in cooking, juice, and alcohol.

Delicious lunch and recharged batteries

A very delicious restaurant in Kameoka city.Customers who rent a bike from us can charge the battery while eating at this restaurant. If you request this service when you rent a bicycle from our shop, we will make the arrangements.

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Kyoto- Arashiyama - Hozukyo Gorge - Kameoka This is a cycling route that takes you on an ancient road from Kyoto City through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Hozukyo Gorge to Kameoka.

Kyoto- Arashiyama - Hozukyo Gorge - Kameoka
This is a cycling route that takes you on an ancient road from Kyoto City through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Hozukyo Gorge to Kameoka.