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Cycling in Japan

14 days
From Tokyo to Kyoto
4.4
13,299 traveler reviews
Cycling in Japan - Exodus Adventure Travels
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  • Bicycle
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 16
Age range 16 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Tokyo's neon-lit skyscrapers and temples
  • Cycle through Kanazawa's historic samurai district
  • Enjoy a soba noodle lunch in a pottery village
  • Visit traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses
  • Discover Kyoto's famous temples and shrines

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start Tokyo
  2. Day 2 Morning orientation walk and free afternoon to explore Tokyo (breakfast)
  3. Day 3 Train to Kanazawa; afternoon cycle loop and sightseeing (breakfast)
  4. Day 4 Cycle from Kanazawa along the seaside coast; enjoy sunset at Oshima Bridge (breakfast,dinner)
  5. Day 5 Ride the Echizen-kaigan Coast; journey inland towards Echizen (breakfast,dinner)
  6. Day 6 Experience traditional Japanese knife-making; ride along the old Hokuriku railway line to Tsuruga village (breakfast,dinner)
  7. Day 7 Final ride in the Fukui prefecture, taking in the lakes of Mikata and Wakasa Bay (breakfast)
  8. Day 8 Travel to Unesco-listed Shirakawa-go village by train and bus; overnight in a traditional ‘gassho-zukuri’ farmhouse (breakfast,dinner)
  9. Day 9 Challenging ride to Hida Takayama, at the foothills of the Japanese Alps (breakfast)
  10. Day 10 Cycle to the castle town of Gujo Hachiman, past little villages, local shrines and paddy fields (breakfast,dinner)
  11. Day 11 Cycle along the Nagara River to the town of Gifu (breakfast)
  12. Day 12 Travel to Kyoto by train; free time for sightseeing (breakfast)
  13. Day 13 Final circular ride in Kyoto exploring the pleasant district of Arashiyama and two seasonal temples (breakfast)
  14. Day 14 End Kyoto (breakfast)
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Number of tours

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Age Range

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Customer Reviews

  • Katherine
    · April 10th, 2024
    A wonderful Guide and good food and an interesting itinerary
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  • Dorothe
    · April 7th, 2023
    What an adventure of a lifetime! Kohei Nishido’s genuinely kind, responsive, flexible, and insightful nature made our travel encounters with Japan profoundly life changing. With his heartwarming ability to intertwine the customs and culture of the people with respect to the history and geographical natural beauty of Japan, unique experiences always seemed just around the corner! Our deepest gratitude to all our fellow traveler's who also gave us memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for celebrating our Wedding Anniversary with us!
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  • dinesh
    · December 29th, 2024
    Cycling the backroads of Sri Lanka was a great experience. Tour was exeptionally well organized and the crew was very professional.
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14 days
Cycling in Japan
From Tokyo to Kyoto

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Tour ID: 102654

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Japan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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