Cycle Japan
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- Cycle Japan's coastal landscapes in contrast with ancient Kyoto and modern Tokyo
- Uninterrupted 8-day scenic ride around the Noto Peninsula through rural Japan
- Included traditional Japanese cuisine with locally sourced ingredients
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This incredible journey begins in the old Imperial capital of Kyoto, regarded by many as the country's loveliest city. Lying at the heart of Japanese culture and influence for over 1,000 years, Kyoto sat at the centre of events that helped to shape the destiny and his...
This incredible city can boast no fewer than 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites including 13 temples, three Shinto shrines and a 17th century castle. We will pick up our bikes and set out cycling to the Heian Jingu Shrine, before taking in the scenic Philosopher's Path, E...
This morning we travel by train (2hrs+) to Kanazawa, a city that once rivalled Kyoto and Edo (Tokyo) in cultural importance. Once home to the powerful Maeda Clan, today it serves as the capital of the Ishikawa Prefecture and boasts the stunning setting of the Kenrokue...
Our main bags will be sent on to Wakura Onsen today as, over the next four days we make do with smaller bags as we cycle north, following the coast on to the Noto Peninsula. The smaller bags are still transported in the support van, leaving you free to enjoy the rides...
Keeping the Sea of Japan on our left we continue following the coast north today, heading for the city of Wajima in the northern half of the Noto Peninsula. One of the most scenic coastal landscapes in Japan, the Noto Peninsula extends into the Sea of Japan for some 1...
This morning we pay a visit to Wajima's famous Morning Market, one of the city's most famous attractions. Believed to date back over 1,000 years, it brings together vendors selling all manner of goods, from fresh fish and produce, to handicrafts and lacquerware, Wajim...
We complete our ride around the Noto Peninsula today as we follow its eastern edge towards the town of Noto Ushitsu. The very remoteness of this landscape has been one of its most enduring features for centuries and much of this stunning peninsula has been granted a Q...
The waters of Nanao Bay and the famous hot springs of Wakura Onsen beckon today. One of the oldest resort towns in Japan, legend has it that these hot springs were discovered over 1,200 years ago, when a local fisherman found a white heron curing its wounds in the ste...
This morning our journey turns inland as we leave Ishikawa Prefecture for neighbouring Toyama. As before, our large bags go on ahead and we will be using small bags for the next two nights, carried with us in our support vehicle. Our ride today includes the biggest hi...
Today we head into the remote countryside of the Shogawa River Valley on our final ride, where we will find a number of beautifully preserved gassho-zukuri farmhouses. With their steep thatched roofs, constructed to resemble the praying hands of Buddhist monks, some o...
We plan to visit one of the traditional farmhouses of Shirakawa-go this morning, before we travel by bus (1 hour and 30 minutes) back to Kanazawa. It is from here that we take the iconic Shinkansen bullet train (2 hours and 30 minutes) to Japan's capital city, Tokyo, ...
Today is left free for you to explore, wander and shop at leisure or take an optional guided tour of Tokyo. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to assist and give guidance today. A typical itinerary would be to visit the Asakusa Sensoji-temple followed by a river cruise ...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Tokyo. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an airport trans...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
John
Nov 2023
Cycle Japan
Many: cycling round Kyoto town, visiting Kyoto tower, the many delicious and diverse meals, sights, sounds and smells of Japan, the friendliness of the people, Tokyo...
Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
Cycle Japan
It was great to have a real insight into Japanese culture through t...
Trusted Customer
Nov 2023
Cycle Japan
I enjoyed my first experience of Japan but would not recommend it as a cycling holiday. The bikes were excellent and well-maintained. The leader(Jared) and the bus d...
Deborah
Oct 2023
Cycle Japan
I’m not going to spend my valuable time giving cons...
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