For a fun, safe experience sightseeing by bicycle

Please follow the cycling rules!

Kyoto

SightseeingbyBicycle
Tips for Safe,
Fun Cycling

Sightseeing by bicycle has tons of perks!
1 Experience the culture and beauty of Kyoto up close

Cycle on theleft side of the road

Pedestrians havepriority on sidewalks

Stop atintersections

Wear a helmet

止まれSTOP

Stay on the left side of the road, andfollow the arrow markers on the roadindicating where and in which direction
to cycle. Do not cycle against the ﬂow oftraﬃc.

"Bicycles permitted on sidewalk" signs
mean you may cycle on the sidewalk
while giving pedestrians priority. Cycle
carefully and slowly past pedestrians.

Accidents are common at intersections.
Stop at intersections to make sure it'ssafe.

Both adults and children should wear
helmets.

Arrow marker"Bicycles permitted on sidewalk" sign

Stop signChildren riding with you
also must wear a helmet!

Go cycling at your own pace, taking in the sights while getting up
close and personal with the culture and beauty of Kyoto.

2 Efﬁciently travel around the ﬂat and compact city
Surrounded by mountains, the city's terrain is largely ﬂat. Many
historical buildings, such as shrines, temples, and oldtownhouses, as well as arts and culture facilities, are packed
into a compact area, making cycling an ideal way to get around.

3 No need to worry about public transport or trafﬁc jams
Cycling makes sightseeing a breeze, with no need to worry aboutpublic transport departure times, transfers or traﬃc jams.

Prohibited
actions
There are penalties forviolating these rules.

Cycling without a cycle lightAt night, make your presence known toothers with lights and reﬂective devices.

Search for rental cycle services

Carrying an open umbrella

Carrying an umbrella throws oﬀ your balance andleads to crashes. On rainy days, wear rain gear.

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Find the safest and most trusted rental cycle services
authorized by the Kyoto City government.

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Using a phone while cycling

Using your phone and cycling while distracted isdangerous not only for you, but for those around you.

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Search for bicycle parking facilities
Find bicycle parking facilities within the city.

Cycling with two people on one bicycle

You are likely to lose your balance, landing
your passenger or others in an accident.

Cycling under the inﬂuence of alcohol

Cycling under the inﬂuence of alcohol
impedes judgment and leads to accidents.

Wearing headphones

Cycling with headphones on makes
you unaware of your environment.

Cycling side-by-side

Cycle in a single-ﬁle line and lookforward.

Map of cycling restrictions andbicycle parking in central Kyoto

100 Second Explanation of
Kyoto Cycling Rules

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Oike-dori St.

PAneyakoji-dori St.

Sanjo-dori St.

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parking

RRental cycle
services.

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Gion-Shijo sta.

Yasaka-jinja Shrine

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The removal andstorage ﬁne isSidewalks

PRKawabata-dori St.

京都市印刷物

8：00〜21：00

10：00〜24：00

Kyoto Kawaramachi sta.

Kiyamachi-dori St.

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Pontocho-dori St.

https://kyoto.travel/en/info/maps-apps/tools.html
Anyone can use this service for free.

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Kawaramachi-dori St.

KYOTO Wi-Fi

Bicycles parked on public roads
may be removed.
This will result in a removal andstorage ﬁne of 3,500 yen pera bicycle. This is heavily enforced
over almost the entire city,
including roads and parks.
Use bicycle parking close to yourdestination.

7：00〜20：00

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10：00〜5：00

Shinkyogoku-dori St.

https://kyoto.travel/en/
Learn all about sightseeing in Kyoto.

Parking bicycles
on roads is prohibited.

Teramachi-dori St.

Kyoto Official Travel GuidePP

Gokomachi-dori St.

Get tons of info on cycling in Kyoto, such aswhere to ﬁnd bicycle parking facilities andauthorized rental cycle services.

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Fuyacho-dori St.

https://kyoto-bicycle.com/en/rental̲search

Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line

Shijo sta.

Tominokoji-dori St.

Kyoto City cycling siteP

13：00〜24：00

13：00〜5：00

PKarasuma sta.

Takakura-dori St.

Kyoto City official sites and more

Karasuma-dori St.

Ayanokoji-dori St.

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All day (24 hours)P

Yanaginobanba-dori St.

Shijo-dori St.

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Sakaimachi-dori St.

Cycling in Eastern Kyoto

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Nishikikoji-dori St.

Higashino-toin-dori St.

Article ④

Cycling in Western Kyoto

PSanjo sta.

Nishiki Market

Article ③Times whenbicycles are notallowed on the streetPPRPPPPP

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Kyoto-shiyakusho-mae sta.

Sanjo-Keihan sta.

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Takoyakushi-dori St.

PKeihan Main Line

Cycling in Central Kyoto

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Kamogawa Riv.

Rokkaku-dori St.

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Subway Tozai Line

Ainomachi-dori St.

Article ②

Cycling rules

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Kurumayacho-dori St.

Article ①

Karasuma-Oike sta.

Subway Karasuma LineSome helpful articles
all about sightseeing
by bicycle

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Teramachi -dori St.

This video will explain everything in thispamphlet in 100 seconds. Please watch it!
https://kyoto-bicycle.com/en/rental̲search#rules

There are certain areasof the city where cycling
is not allowed dependingon the time of day.
Park your bicycle in acycle parking facility andenjoy a walk!

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