10 Destinations That Are Best Explored On Bicycle

2. Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto was once the capital of Japan and it also housed the emperor's residence from 794 till 1868. The city over the years has been repeatedly destroyed by wars and fires but it was always rebuilt. This city was one of the target spots for the atom bomb but it was later dropped from the target solely because of its historical importance. The residents prefer to travel on their bicycles. The advantage of exploring the city on a cycle is that one can give the congested streets a miss and sneak in and out of back streets and lanes.
You can hire a cycle from the hotel you are staying at or you will always get cycles readily available near the Kyoto Station. Bicycle thefts aren't common here. But parking of cycles in the designated areas is important or you stand to get your cycle impounded.

Not to miss: On the cycle, Kyoyo looks very beautiful, you have to cycle under the famous Cherry blossoms and let the blossoms fall around you and form a beautiful pink carpet. You must also visit the Temple with 1001 human sized statues, cycle to the preserved historic district around Kiyomizudera and drop in at the imperial family,s residence.