OVERVIEW

Discover Japans cultural capital by bike, cycle through the city on a gastronomic adventure where the relationship between culture and cuisine is well explored.  One of the world's most culturally rich cities, Kyoto offers a glimpse into the Japan of your dreams. Frequent the local market to buy your ingredients before setting about creating the local dish, Obanzai. A recipe that has been mastered by generations of Kyoto's locals.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Pick up your bike for the day at the bike rental shop, only a 3 minute walk from Kyoto station. Here you will also meet your guide.

A leisurely ride into the center of Kyoto will bring you to Nishiki Market.

Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen", Nishiki is a narrow shopping street lined more than 100 shops, selling fresh seafood and vegetables, pickles, Japanese sweets and sushi.

After buying your ingredients for today's lunch, it's off to a local machiya to make lunch. A machiya is a traditional wooden townhouse used by Kyoto's merchants as both residences and workspaces.

Lunch will be Obanzai-ryori, a traditional cuisine that has been passed down through generations of ordinary Kyoto locals. Think of it is Kyoto home style cooking!

Obanzai has been slowly disappearing with Japan's modernization and westernization, but is starting to make a comeback as younger Japanese grow to appreciate its sophisticated use of seasonings and local ingredients.

After cooking lunch, return to Kyoto station with your guide.

If you would like to continue sightseeing in Kyoto on your bike after the tour has finished, we can arrange for you to keep the bike until 19:00 at no extra charge.  (L)

PRICING: in JPY per person

Rates are valid until 31 December 2012

Time:    10:00 - 15:00

              Available daily except Sundays and Japanese Public Holidays

Note:          

In case of inclement weather, the tour may be substituted for a walking tour

Tour is suitable for all abilities.

Inform your travel consultant of any special dietary requirements.

Large groups will be split into smaller groups

Our services include:

• Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner).
• English speaking guide
• Entrance fees for mentioned visits
• Accident Insurance

Our services do not include:

• Other meals than mentioned
• Other services than mentioned
• International and Domestic Flights
• Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
• Transport to/from Kyoto station