Cycling Japan - Osaka to Kyoto [60 km]

I cycled along the Yodo river from Osaka to Kyoto. At Kyoto, I hiked up to the summit of Mt. Inari. Here's how it went! Recommended Route: https://roadbikerentaljapan.com/osaka... Route in video: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pJbZZiwAcbH9S... 00:00 Intro 0:45 Osaka 4:14 Pit stop 6:00 Hirakata 6:26 Kyokaido Road 7:02 Yawata 8:35 South Kyoto 10:16 Kamo River 11:12 Central Kyoto 12:20 Nintendo Kyoto HQ 12:52 Fushimi Inari Approach 13:22 Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates) 14:44 Shiragiku Waterfall 16:52 Ichinomine 17:08 Final Thoughts 17:33 Coming Up Gear Cannondale Quick 3 (rental) DJI Action 4 Tips The riverside trails are very bike friendly. Prevailing winds blow from Kyoto to Osaka. From Osaka to Kyoto you'll face headwinds, but they were manageable. The southern Kyoto roads can be very busy (8:48), make sure to stick to the rivers in the recommended route above. There are regularly scheduled trains between Osaka/Kyoto. You can rent a bike from https://roadbikerentaljapan.com They offer one way drop-off, meaning you can pick up your bike from either Osaka/Kyoto and drop it off at their other location (for an extra charge, but it's worth it). The Fushimi Inari Taisha can be crowded with tourists. It is open 24/7 hours though and is lit at night. I suggest locking up your bike before entering the Fushimi Inari Taisha, there are a lot of stairs and the locals won't like it. If you hike up the mountain, bring good shoes. Give yourself at least 1-2 hours for this hike. The West side of the Fushimi Inari is very touristy. The South/East side is much more secluded. This is where you'll see the bamboo forest, waterfalls, quieter shrines. This is a good access point for that, or you can cross over from the West touristy entrance https://maps.app.goo.gl/rB4funFLf1cDY... Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/keep-it-easy License code: FSFQJWWEZG2SLJLO    • Bicycle Bell Sound Effect