Japan

From Tokyo to Kyoto, enjoy a road-based bike tour in the Land of the Rising Sun

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.

From £8,579pp including flights

HIGHLIGHTS

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

KEY INFORMATION

Accommodation: 12 Classic nights (11 hotels, 1 traditional Japanese ryokan/minshukus), 1 Simple night (gassho-zukuri farmhouse)
Nine days of cycling with partial vehicle support (limited seats)
90 percent paved roads, 10 percent country lanes or gravel paths
Mainly undulating with a few steady climbs
Special cherry blossoms and autumn colours departures
Local bike hire included
E-bikes available for an additional cost (limited and subject to availability)
Countries visited: Japan

WHAT’S INCLUDED

All breakfasts and five dinners
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Local bike hire

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

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)