October 2019
Biking start point was from K’s House Hostel
Most open around 9 am and close at 430 pm
Nijo-Jo Castle
- Approx 20 minute bike
- 1.9 miles or 3.6 km
- Cost 1030 yen
Built in 1603
The floors in the palace squeaked and sounded like music. I heard someone say it was the Nightingale effect.

Gate detail



Kyoto Imperial Imperial Palace
Biked from Nijo Castle to Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Approx 10 minutes
- 1.4 miles or 2.3 km
- Cost-free
You cannot go into the palace but you can walk the grounds.
Silver Pavilion
Higashiyama Jisho-ji
Biked from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Silver Pavilion
- Approx 20 minutes
- 2.9 miles or 4.6 km
- Cost 500 yen