Ride Tokyo’s streets like a local and discover off-the-beaten-track, historic villages with this 11-day trip where you’ll be guided by an expert local leader
  • Get up close to the real Japan by bike – you’ll wind your way through the organised chaos of Tokyo, visit the off-the-beaten-track riverside town of Gujo Hachiman and see the historic temples of Kyoto.
  • Top off rewarding days in the saddle with Japanese feasts of sushi, unagi, tempura and maybe even delicacies like fugu (pufferfish), all washed down with a traditional sake or Sapporo beer.
  • Ride Japan’s famous train system for the ultimate change of pace from your cycling adventures.
  • Cycle through peaceful landscapes that show a land far from the big city lights of Tokyo. Seek out panoramic views from Gifu Castle and ride to the beautifully preserved Edo-period town of Takayama and the district of Arashiyama – known for its bamboo forests that stretch far into the sky.
Stay in traditional Japanese ryokan and minshuku-style accommodation, typically twin-share, sleeping on futons or mattresses over tatami floors. Expect small attached bathrooms where available and shared bathing facilities with set hours. Properties may observe a midnight curfew, require slippers indoors, and sometimes issue a single room key.