Kyoto, the former capital of Japan is regularly voted one of the best cycling cities as the best way to discover the city is by cycling. It’s easy to see why everyone seems to commute by bike here. After all, CNN Travel ranks Kyoto as one of the best biking cities in Asia, noting that there are “plenty of alleyways make for quick shortcuts. The city’s grid pattern makes it hard to get lost.”
The good thing for cyclist is the flat terrain and orderly traffic of Kyoto which makes cycling around the city a breeze. You’ll see a lot more of the city by bike if you have a limited amount of time here, especially when you don’t have to spend time figuring out the public transportation system.
The Kyoto’s temples, bridges, cherry blossoms, and Zen gardens are therefore best seen by bike.
AloJapan.com