Cycling in Japan
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Based on 8 Reviews
- COVID-19protected
- Bicycle tour
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- Family
- Luxury
- Customizable
- duration 14 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-10736
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- Operated in English
- Starts Tokyo, Japan
- Ends Kyoto, Japan
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Cycle rural roads through peaceful Japanese countryside
- Discover temples, Zen gardens and geisha districts in Kyoto
- Ride the tranquil Fukui coast by the Sea of Japan
- Visit the Unesco-listed historic village of Shirakawa-go
Starting in Tokyo and ending in Kyoto, the "Cycling In Japan" trip is a guided bicycle tour that takes 14 days. You will travel through Kyoto, Gifu, Togi and 8 other destinations in Japan. "Cycling In Japan" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
There is no better way to experience the ever-changing landscapes of Japan than on two wheels, as we pedal along the Fukui coast to the picturesque farmlands and remote mountainous regions of Takayama and Unesco-listed Shirakawa-go. From temples, shrines and markets to hot springs, this trip offers excellent rural cycling without compromising on the cultural elements. No trip to Japan would be complete without a visit to Kyoto, with its Zen gardens and geisha districts, and futuristic Tokyo, sprawling, inimitably busy and extraordinary.
There is no better way to experience the ever-changing landscapes of Japan than on two wheels, as we pedal along the Fukui coast to the picturesque farmlands and remote mountainous regions of Takayama and Unesco-listed Shirakawa-go. From temples, shrines and markets to hot springs, this trip offers excellent rural cycling without compromising on the cultural elements. No trip to Japan would be complete without a visit to Kyoto, with its Zen gardens and geisha districts, and futuristic Tokyo, sprawling, inimitably busy and extraordinary.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start Tokyo
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Day 2: Morning orientation walk and free afternoon to explore Tokyo
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Day 3: Train to Kanazawa; afternoon cycle loop and sightseeing
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Day 4: Cycle from Kanazawa along the seaside coast; enjoy sunset at Oshima Bridge
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Day 5: Ride the dramatic Echizen-kaigan Coast; journey inland towards Echizen
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Day 6: Experience traditional Japanese knife-making; ride along one of the first train lines in Japan to the village of Tsuruga
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Day 7: Final ride in the Fukui prefecture, taking in the lakes of Mikata and Wakasa Bay; visit the Takarasu rice field terraces
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Day 8: Travel to Unesco-listed Shirakawa-go village by train and bus; overnight in a traditional ‘gassho-zukuri’ farmhouse
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Day 9: Challenging ride to Hida Takayama, at the foothills of the Japanese Alps
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Day 10: Cycle to the castle town of Gujo Hachiman, past little villages, local shrines and paddy fields
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Day 11: Cycle along the Nagara River to the town of Gifu
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Day 12: Travel to Kyoto by train; free time for sightseeing
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Day 13: Final circular ride in Kyoto exploring the pleasant district of Arashiyama and two seasonal temples
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Day 14: End Kyoto
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation
Meals
- All breakfasts and five dinners
Transport
- All transport and listed activities
Others
- Local bike hire
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request for 10 nights only in Tokyo, Kanazawa, Echizen, Tsuruga, Takayama, Gifu and Kyoto)
- Visas or vaccinations
- E-bike hire
- Arrival & departure transfers (not available on this tour)
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
Put this on your to-do list. Every day a winner.
Wonderful Experience
Truly a magical tour. It will make you want to return .....soon !
An excellent introduction to Japan.
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5 - Excellent
This was an amazingly rich first experience of travelling in Japan. The trip offers an excellent balance with cycling in varied and impressive scenery, countless included visits along the way allowing insight into the history... Read more
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5 - Excellent
A wonderful insight to this facinating country. Seeing the country by bike is certainly the best way to do it, giving the opportunity to get an insight into the real Japan and it's people. We travelled in late November, spot on... Read more
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5 - Excellent
If ever you wanted proof that cycling is a great way to get to know a country then this is it. And what a country. So different in every respect to the UK. The upside of travelling in November is the glorious colours to be seen... Read more
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5 - Excellent
We have always wanted to visit Japan and this trip gave us a wonderful opportunity to visit the cities, rural areas, travel by train, experience Japanese cuisine and, best of all, explore by bike.The itinerary was varied and... Read more
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cycling in Japan tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 25 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceCycling in Japan tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Cycling in Japan tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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