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Cycling offers a unique way to see Japan at street level. Ride down the narrow city streets of Kyoto to the see its temples and gardens, pedal along country lanes past locals busy in their rice fields, feel the salt air on scenic coastal roads, and enjoy quiet mountain roads past small shrines and villages hidden away from those travelling by train or car.

We use traditional inns and guesthouses in the countryside run by local families with a warm personal service. At the end of the day you will relax in a natural hot spring bath and feast on beautifully-prepared meals of fresh local ingredients. We lighten the load by carrying your luggage in our support van.

Our itineraries are carefully selected to combine the rich heritage of Japanese history and culture with an exploration of the quieter backroads and villages - places that have not been developed for commercial tourism. By keeping the group small and using cycling as our means of transport, we also lessen our impact.

Each tour is lead by a qualified Japanese-speaking tour leader and bilingual . We work with local Japanese guides to enhance the experience through their local knowledge of certain regions.

2009 Trips

Japan on Two Wheels
Kyoto, the Kii Peninsula, Mount Fuji & Tokyo 14 days
2009
11 - 24 October

Imperial Kyoto and Nara - Kumano Pilgrimage route UNESCO World Heritage site - Kawayu river hot spring - Temple stay at Nachi - Grand Shrine of Ise – Mount Fuji – Natural hot spring baths – Accommodation in traditional ryokan - Ultra-modern Tokyo
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We can also arrange tours to suit your dates or even put together a trip customised to your needs, with or without an element of walking or hiking. Please fill out out quotation page to discuss your requirements.

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Nakasendo Trail
Tokyo to Kyoto 12 days
2010:
11 - 22 April
16 - 27 May
25 October - 5 November

Mountain Spirits
Tokyo and Northern Japan 13 days
2010:
19 - 31 July
26 September - 8 October

Shoguns and Samurai
Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara 14 days
2010:
4 - 17 April
9 - 22 May
11 - 24 July
3 - 16 October
7 - 20 November

Land of Fire
Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Kyushu 14 days
2010:
13 - 27 April
9 - 23 October

Japan on Two Wheels
Kyoto to Tokyo cycling tour 14 days
2009:
11 - 24 October

Imperial Pilgrimage
Kyoto, Nara and the Kii Peninsula 14 days
2010:
2 - 16 May
17 - 31 October

Snow Country
Winter tour from Tokyo to Kyoto 10 days
2010:
17 - 26 January
14 - 23 February

Custom trips
The above tours can be offered to suit your dates, or we can tailor a trip to your requirements, including birdwatching and botanical tours. Details

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Practical Information

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Trip comments:
We saw more places and met more people on our trip than we ever dreamed. Rural Japan, hot springs resorts, cute little towns and bustling megapolises alternated with a kaleidoscopic exuberance.
Thank you again for the well organized trip, divers itinerary and your thoughtful support!
Svetlana P, USA

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