Official NoriNori Kyoto self-guided E-Bike route to Ohara. Follow stops 1–16 in order from NoriNori Kyoto Bicycle Rental through the Kamo River, Rurikoin, Yase, Ohara, Sanzen-in, Hosen-in, Jakko-in, Ichihara and Kamigamo, then return along the Kamo River. Ride carefully, follow local traffic rules and adjust your route if road or weather conditions require.
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Use the Google My Maps route for the complete 1–16 stop order, outbound and return sections, and the mapped road reference. Keep the map open on your phone while riding and follow local signs if conditions require a safe adjustment.
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Route highlights
Sanzen-in Temple
Ohara’s best-known temple, famous for its deep green moss garden, cedar trees and peaceful seasonal scenery.
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Hosen-in Temple
A quiet garden temple known for its picture-frame views and the remarkable centuries-old five-needle pine.
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Jakko-in Temple
A secluded historic nunnery on the western side of Ohara, surrounded by forest and especially atmospheric in autumn.
Official website ↗Route order
- NoriNori Kyoto Bicycle Rental — start in central Kyoto
- Kamo River Riverside — join the northbound riverside section where cycling is permitted
- Demachiyanagi — continue north near the Kamo and Takano river junction
- Rurikoin — stop in the Yase foothills; park appropriately and walk inside restricted temple areas
- Yase — continue toward Ohara using the mapped road section
- Ohara — enter Kyoto’s rural northern village district
- Sanzen-in Temple — major Ohara temple and garden stop
- Hosen-in Temple — quiet garden temple near Sanzen-in
- Jakko-in Temple — historic western Ohara stop
- Ohara Countryside — leave the village through quieter mapped local roads
- Ebumi Pass — follow the mapped road reference and avoid unmarked shortcuts
- Ichihara — transition back toward northern Kyoto
- Northern Kyoto Countryside — quieter roads between Ichihara and Kamigamo
- Kamigamo — cultural district before the southbound return
- Kamo River Riverside — follow the river south toward central Kyoto
- NoriNori Kyoto Bicycle Rental — finish
Why choose this Kyoto Ohara cycling route?
This long-distance Kyoto Ohara cycling route combines riverside riding with Yase, Rurikoin, rural Ohara, Sanzen-in, Hosen-in, Jakko-in and the quieter northern Kyoto countryside. For riders searching for a full-day Kyoto E-Bike route beyond the busiest central sightseeing districts, it offers a varied loop of rivers, villages, temples and foothill scenery. An E-Bike rental in Kyoto is strongly recommended for the distance.
Timing & riding tips
- Start early and treat this as a full-day ride.
- An E-Bike is strongly recommended for the distance and northern terrain.
- Follow the Google My Maps line and local traffic signs. Do not take stairs, hiking paths, unmarked shortcuts or roads closed to bicycles.
- At Rurikoin and the Ohara temples, use designated bicycle parking and walk wherever cycling is restricted.
- Weather and road conditions can change in northern Kyoto. If a section is unsafe, use the nearest legal road alternative.
- Review our Kyoto cycling rules and bicycle parking guide before departure.
Image credits and licences
Sanzen-in — 663highland: Wikimedia Commons original · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hosen-in — Asturio Cantabrio: Wikimedia Commons original · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jakko-in — PlusMinus: Wikimedia Commons original · CC BY-SA 3.0
Preview images may be cropped to fit the layout; originals are linked above.
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