Southern Kyoto: Fushimi & Riverside

A longer south Kyoto ride following the Kamo River to Tofuku-ji and Fushimi, then returning north after the canal and sake district.

28–32 kmApprox. distance
3.5–4.5 hrsRiding time
6–8 hrsWith sightseeing
ModerateLong but mostly flat

Open the route map

Use the map for the full riverside route, numbered stops and parking points. Start early if you want time for Fushimi Inari, lunch and the sake district.

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Route highlights

Autumn maple trees at Tofuku-ji in Kyoto

Tofuku-ji

A major Zen temple known for Tsutenkyo Bridge, gardens and spectacular autumn foliage.

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Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto

Fushimi Inari Taisha

One of Kyoto's most iconic shrines, famous worldwide for its long paths of vermilion torii gates.

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Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum in Fushimi Kyoto

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

A traditional Fushimi sake-brewing area stop beside the canal and historic wooden storehouses.

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Route order

  1. NoriNori Kyoto — start at the Central Kyoto store
  2. Sanjo Bridge — enter the Kamo River section
  3. Gojo Bridge — continue south along the river
  4. Shichijo Bridge — continue toward Tofuku-ji
  5. Tofuku-ji — temple and garden stop
  6. Fushimi Inari Taisha — use designated bicycle parking
  7. Fujinomori Shrine — South Gate area
  8. Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum — Fushimi sake district
  9. Benten Bridge — Fushimi Canal
  10. Jonangu Shrine — southern turning point
  11. Jonangu Parking Lot 1 — begin the return route
  12. Takeda Bridge — reconnect toward the Kamo River
  13. Riverside South — ride north
  14. Kujo — continue north
  15. Shichijo — riverside return
  16. Gojo — riverside return
  17. Sanjo — leave the river
  18. NoriNori Kyoto — finish

Timing & riding tips

  • For this longer route, start around 9:00 AM.
  • An E-Bike is strongly recommended because of the distance.
  • Fushimi Inari can be very crowded; park first and explore the busiest shrine areas on foot.
  • The Fushimi sake district is worth visiting, but do not drink alcohol before or during cycling.
  • Use designated bicycle parking only and allow extra time during autumn and weekends.

Where can I park? See the visual parking guide

Real-location photos: Tofuku-ji — Luka Peternel / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0; Fushimi Inari — Takipoint123 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0; Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum — 663highland / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0.

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