Wilderness coffee tour

Spring, Autumn and Winter
high season such as cherry blossom, Japanese Golden Week Holidays, autumn foliage season are excepted

What if you can enjoy cycling, bonfires and coffee at the same time?

THE GOOD DAY VELO offers you great experience with coffee, campfire and biking combo.

Enjoy the scenic beauty of Kyoto while cycling to the bonfire spot at Yase.

It is about 10km one way. On the way, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kyoto and the rich natural landscape.

At the foot of Mount Hiei, we will build a fire, listen to the sounds of nature and enjoy a cup of coffee while staring at the flames of the fire.

The coffee is brewed in a wild boil.

This is a simple and wild way of brewing coffee using a bonfire.

Put the kettle into the fire and pour the ground coffee beans into the boiling water. When it starts to boil, take it off the heat and put it back on. This process is repeated several times. The result is a coffee with a good bitterness and a mellow taste.
Now all you have to do is watch the fire and enjoy the luxury of coffee and nature.

Lunch is either bread or cup noodles bought on the way. Cup noodles are also a great treat to eat by the fire.

1. THE GOOD DAY VELO HQ
   Start
2. Kyoto Imperial Palace
3. The precinct of Shokokuji temple
4. Shimogamo shrine
5. Yase / Campfire spot

※When it rains or snows, the tour can not be held.
※No cancellation fee is charged when it rains or snows.

The Breeze of Kyoto Ride

Morning Part

1. THE GOOD DAY VELO HQ
   Start
2. Kamogawa River
   A dirt footpath, gently sloping down.
   During the summertime riverside is lined with
   temporary elevated wooden terraces.
3. Miyagawa-cho
   Less crowded Geisha District.
4. Gion
   Most popular and the largest Geisha District,
   less crowded in the early morning.
5. Yasaka Pagoda
   Most visible and recognizable landmarks in Kyoto.
6. Chion-in Temple
   Head temple of the Jodo sect of
   Japanese Buddhism with massive wooden gate.
7. Shirakawa Sosui Canal
   Peaceful and beautiful canal,
   water runs from Nanzenji Temple to Gion.
   Lined on both sides with willow trees.
8. Heian-Jingu Shrine
   Built in 1895 on the occasion of the 1100th
   anniversary of the capital’s foundation in Kyoto.
9. Nanzenji Temple
   Most important Japanese Zen Temple.
10. Path of Philosophy
    2km long, pleasant long path and follows a canal.
11. Honen-in Temple precinct
    Small independent temple.
    The thatched roof of the gate is covered with moss,
    tucked away in the Mt. Nyoigatake,
    removed and calm atmosphere.
12. Demachi Delta
    Where the Takano and Kamogawa rivers meet
    and popular spot for splashing in the water,
    sunbathing and picnickers.
13. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Park
    Used to be the residence of Japan’s Imperial Family until 1868.
14. The Good Day Velo HQ
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The Riverside Ride

This ride opens both morning and afternoon.

You can enjoy biking a footpath
on the river bank lined with grassy banks,
flowering trees and birds in the water
and entering the Japanese Zen garden at Daitokuji Temple,
located off the beaten track of the city.

1. THE GOOD DAY VELO HQ
   Start
2. Kamogawa River
   Gently sloping up, a dirt path lined
   with grassy banks and flowering trees.
   Ride a dirt footpath approximately 5km to northwest Kyoto.
3. Demachi Delta
   Where the Takano and Kamogawa rivers meet :
   a popular spot for splashing in the water,
   sunbathing and picnickers.
4. Kamigamo Shake Machi
   Line of residence along Myojin River.
   where Shinto Priests of Kamigamo Shrine
   used to serve and live.
   Preserved District of Historic Buildings.
5. Kamo River
   Gently sloping down, a dirt path, popular spot
   for sunbathing and picnickers.
6. Daitokuji Temple
   ※ Enter to one of Zen gardens
   Large walled temple complex with two dozen subtemples.
   Best place to see Zen gardens.
7. Kamo River
   Gently sloping down a dirt footpath,
   Mt. Hiei and Mt. Daimonjiyama can be seen
   from the riverbank.
8. Kyoto Imperial Palace and Park
9. The Good Day Velo HQ
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※Entrance fee of temples not included.

The Breeze of Kyoto

Midday Part

1. THE GOOD DAY VELO HQ
   Start
2. Heianjingu Shrine neighborhood
   Built in 1895 on the occasion of the 1100th anniversary
   of the capital’s foundation in Kyoto.
3. Konkaikomyoji Temple precinct
   Be sure not to miss the spectacular bird's view
   of the city from the hill top.
4. Shinnyodo Temple
   Lesser known and off the beaten track in Kyoto.
   Beautiful autumn color spot among the locals
   and we will visit the dry landscape garden.
5. Path of Philosophy
   2km long, pleasant long path and follows a canal.
6. Honen-in Temple precinct
   Small independent temple.
   The thatched roof of the gate is covered with moss,
   tucked away in the Mt. Nyoigatake,
   removed and calm atmosphere.
7. Nanzenji Temple precinct
   The most important temple in all of Japan
8. Kamogawa riverside
   Gently sloping up, a dirt path lined
   with grassy banks and flowering trees
9. Imperial Palace and Park
10. The Good Day Velo HQ
    Dismiss

※Entrance fee of temples not included.