Pedal into a captivating 14-day guided cycling journey through Japan's hidden gems, from the untamed Echizen-kaigan coastline to the majestic Japanese Alps. This tour offers the perfect blend of invigorating cycling and cultural sightseeing, taking you from the serene landscapes of Takayama and Shirakawa-go to the vibrant energy of Kyoto and Tokyo. With nine days of expertly guided cycling and partial vehicle support, you'll immerse yourself in Japan's rich scenery and traditions and into its lesser-known beauty. Experience the best of the hidden heart of Japan on two wheels.

Your exciting cycling tour begins in electric Tokyo, then pedal through Kanazawa's Samurai District and iconic Kenrokuen Garden. Trace the Sea of Japan to the serene Kyukamura resort and explore Echizen, home to the famed Takefu knife village. Ride around Mikata’s five sparkling lakes and the scenic Wakasa Wan Quasi-National Park. Hop on a bullet train to Shirakawa-go, where you’ll stay in a traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouse. Follow the picturesque Nagara River to historic Mino and Gifu. Finally your journey ends exploring Kyoto’s treasures, from Arashiyama’s bamboo groves to the Philosopher’s Path and Ryoanji Temple.

This package includes 13 nights of mix accommodations on a twin share basis from hotels to traditional Japanese-style lodges. The thoughtfully selected accommodations enhance your journey with a seamless blend of Western-style hotels and traditional Japanese ryokans. They allow you to unwind in soothing onsen baths, enjoy massages or wellness treatments, and take in panoramic vistas. With all specified meals, transfers, and your bicycle included, you can ride in absolute comfort, guided by our experienced team of local professionals.

Join us on a captivating two-wheeled odyssey that will awaken your spirit of adventure and unveil the hidden heart of Japan, one breathtaking vista at a time.

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Saddle up and discover the majestic mountains, lush forests, and thermal springs of Daisetsuzan National Park of central Hokkaido, Japan, on this 7-day small group guided cycling adventure. With just a light daypack, pedal through the rolling, lavender-draped hills of ‘Japan's Tuscany’ in Biei and Furano, conquer the highest national road in Hokkaido of Mikuni Pass, and immerse yourself in the majestic wilderness of Sounkyo. Combine cycling through the best of Hokkaido’s high country roads with relaxing in Hokkaido's best hot spring resorts, including Shirogane Onsen & Sounkyo Gorge, where ryokan hospitality and steaming onsen baths offer a truly authentic taste of Japan.

You adventure begins at the foot of the smouldering Mt. Tokachi in Shirogane Onsen, where your cycling journey weaves through some of Hokkaido's most breathtaking landscapes. Pedal through the rolling, Tuscany-like hills of Biei, ablaze with lavender and wildflower blooms, before conquering the dramatic Karikachi Pass and its sweeping vistas over the Tokachi Plains. The adventure continues through pristine alpine wilderness, tracing glassy lakeshores and rushing mountain streams to the serene shores of Lake Shikaribetsu and Lake Nukabira. Push to new heights on Hokkaido's loftiest National Road, Mikuni Pass, before descending into the gorges and cascading waterfalls of Sounkyo. The final stage follows the gentle Ishikari River into Asahikawa, where a celebrated sake tasting offers a richly deserved toast to an unforgettable journey.

This package includes 6 nights in deluxe and charming hotels and traditional ryokans on a twin-share basis. To honour the sacred nature of this tour, your stays at ryokans include shared bathroom facilities, providing an authentic and communal experience. Meals and transfers are included as specified as well as tour guide and bike.

Pedal through Hokkaido's most breathtaking landscapes — from the lavender-draped, Tuscany-like hills of Biei and Furano to the soaring heights of Mikuni Pass and the cascading waterfalls of Sounkyo Gorge — on this serene yet challenging 7-day cycling adventure. As each day's ride gives way to the restorative embrace of steaming onsen baths and ryokan hospitality, you'll discover that the true magic of Hokkaido's wild heart is best experienced at the pace of two wheels.

Dates or itinerary don't fit? We are specialising in bespoke "tailor-made" luxury or private journeys to Central Hokkaido. Please contact us for a "tailor-made" itinerary for your perfect adventure.

This tour is eligible to earn ONLYLUXE reward points.