- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124445
Highlights
- Enjoy the landscapes and flavours of rural Japan
- Explore the streets of modern metropolis, Tokyo
- Admire the beautiful gardens of Kenrokuen
- Soothe your cycling legs in famous onsens
- Wander trhough the temples and tea houses of Kyoto
- Embark on an uninterrupted ride of the Noto Peninsula
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join tour in historic Kyoto
- Day 2 Kyoto sightseeing by bike. Including Ginkaku-ji and along The Philosopher's Path to the Nanzen-ji temple complex
- Day 3 Morning train to Kanazawa. Bike tour of Kenroku-en Garden and the old teahouse district
- Day 4 Cycling around the beautiful Noto Peninsula including the Chirihama Beach Road
- Day 5 Cycle the coastal road to Wajima, stopping off at the Sojijiso-in temple
- Day 6 Explore Wajima Market. Continue along the stunning coastal road to Suzu
- Day 7 Cycle to Noto Ushitsu as we head down the eastern side of the peninsula
- Day 8 Cycle to Wakura Onsen where ancient, healing hot baths await our arrival
- Day 9 We begin our journey inland as we head up to Shokawa Onsen
- Day 10 Our cycle journey concludes at beautiful Shirakawa-go, famous for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses
- Day 11 Shinkansen bullet train to Tokyo
- Day 12 Enjoy Tokyo from our base in the historic Asakusa district a stone's throw from Sensoji temple
- Day 13 Tour ends in Tokyo
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Elcient Kyoto Hachijoguchi
HotelDays 1, 2Hotel Torifito Kanazawa
Hotelday 3Noto Royal Hotel
Hotelday 4Hotel Route Inn Wajima
Hotelday 5Rokko Ryokan, Suzu
Hotelday 6Mawaki Porepore
Hotelday 7Notoraku
Hotelday 8Royal Hotel Toyama Tonami
Hotelday 9Toyota Shirakawa-Go Eco-Institute
Hotelday 10Sunroute Asakusa Hotel
HotelDays 11, 12
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
441
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AGraham· April 21st, 2023Scenic views and group dynamicTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AStephen· November 8th, 2023The culture of Japan and our guides insight to it was great.Trip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADavid· November 8th, 2023Last day of cycling up to Shirakawa-go.Trip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJohn· November 23rd, 2023Onsen bathing, Japanese cuisine, "bullet" train, freewheel cycling 40+ mph downhill, Kyoto tower, Tokyo tower, night time pedestrian "scramble" crossing amidst Tokyo light show, Kyoto sightseeing by bike, cycling Noto peninsula Sojiji warrier Zen buddist temple and gardens, traditional Japanese ryoken guesthouses, but only if single occupancy, which fortunately we did have on this trip.cycling through some longggg tunnels, meal at Toyoto Shirakawa GoEco institute, where we complimented the chef for his delicious food, final ride and visit to Shirkawa village-go, and Gokayama, river cruise and walk through Hama-rikuy gardens. So many wonderful memories and experiences of meeting very friendly Japanese people in country and city areas.Show moreTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASally· November 21st, 2023The last day of cycling was particularly beautiful compared with what had come before. I loved the immersion into Japanese culture with the food, onsens and wearing yukatas to dinner!Trip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJoanne· December 23rd, 2019Trip notes could better reflect the trip - they have limited detail. Cycling is probably more to the experienced cyclist.
Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for the feedback, we'll take a look at the trip notesTrip date: May 2019Review collected by Explore! - AMartin· December 23rd, 2019It was a very interesting trip, well organised, 4 hotels and very interesting food. We tired lots of different things to eat - but - raw fish for breakfast was a challenge!Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for the feedback. Japanese breakfasts can take some getting used to!Trip date: October 2019Review collected by Explore!
- ABrian· December 23rd, 2019NoExplore! commented on this reviewwe hope you enjoyed your trip!Trip date: October 2019Review collected by Explore!
- AJohn· May 17th, 2019Experience of a lifetime ;)Explore! commented on this reviewThat is what we want to hear, we are glad you loved your trip. The Explore teamTrip date: May 2018
- AClare· May 17th, 2019This was my first Explore trip and overall I came away very satisfied with the trip.Explore! commented on this reviewGreat! we hope to see you again soon :)Trip date: May 2018
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