1-Day Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida
Overview
This is a guided rural e-bike tour with lunch at the Maze Village and the Hagiwara Town in the Hida region. Just a short hop from Takayama or Gero Hot Spring but you will see no tourist around there, which gives you a great opportunity to see and understand the real life in the countryside of Japan, also being free from tourist crowds or hustle-bustle cities.
On the way to the village, we have a long uphill but our e-bike helps you a lot so that you can easily enjoy seeing the nature of Hida Mountains and the super crystal Maze River. Our friendly and knowledgeable guide will take you to picturesque spots and offer you some local stories about history, culture and lifestyle. Seeing the tranquil views and tasting the special meal with local ingredients, you can fully enjoy the authentic rural Japan. This tour must be off the beaten path experience that you have never had in tourist spots.
On the way to the village, we have a long uphill but our e-bike helps you a lot so that you can easily enjoy seeing the nature of Hida Mountains and the super crystal Maze River. Our friendly and knowledgeable guide will take you to picturesque spots and offer you some local stories about history, culture and lifestyle. Seeing the tranquil views and tasting the special meal with local ingredients, you can fully enjoy the authentic rural Japan. This tour must be off the beaten path experience that you have never had in tourist spots.
Inclusions
- English speaking guide
- Rental e-bike (Panasonic)
- Lunch - Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
- Use of helmet
- Insurance
- Local taxes
- Coffee or Tea
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: UMESEKO TOUR, 1-65 Oshinmachi, Takayama 506-0851 Gifu Prefecture
This is a guided e-bike tour with lunch at the Maze Village and the Hagiwara Town in Hida. Just a short hop from Takayama or Gero Hot Spring but only a few tourists know and visit the areas, which makes this tour special. On the way to the village, we have a long uphill but our e-bike helps you a lot so that you can easily enjoy seeing the nature of Hida Mountains and the super crystal Maze River. Our friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking guide will take you to picturesque spots and offer you some local stories about history, culture and lifestyle. Seeing the tranquil views and tasting the special meal with local ingredients, you can fully enjoy the authentic rural Japan. Why not join the tour to explore the hidden part of Japan's countryside? We promise you that we will offer you off the beaten path experience.
- Introduced on The Guardian in Sep, 2018
- Certified as one of the top 10 experiences in Japan of TripAdvisor 2019 Travelers' Choice
Duration: 6 hours
Pass By: Savor Japan, 1-2-1, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda 100-0013 Tokyo Prefecture
Savor Japan
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: UMESEKO TOUR, 1-65 Oshinmachi, Takayama 506-0851 Gifu Prefecture
This is a guided e-bike tour with lunch at the Maze Village and the Hagiwara Town in Hida. Just a short hop from Takayama or Gero Hot Spring but only a few tourists know and visit the areas, which makes this tour special. On the way to the village, we have a long uphill but our e-bike helps you a lot so that you can easily enjoy seeing the nature of Hida Mountains and the super crystal Maze River. Our friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking guide will take you to picturesque spots and offer you some local stories about history, culture and lifestyle. Seeing the tranquil views and tasting the special meal with local ingredients, you can fully enjoy the authentic rural Japan. Why not join the tour to explore the hidden part of Japan's countryside? We promise you that we will offer you off the beaten path experience.
- Introduced on The Guardian in Sep, 2018
- Certified as one of the top 10 experiences in Japan of TripAdvisor 2019 Travelers' Choice
Duration: 6 hours
Pass By: Savor Japan, 1-2-1, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda 100-0013 Tokyo Prefecture
Savor Japan
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum height is 145cm and maximum height is 190cm
- We do not take any responsibility for any problem, concern and discomfort that a person who is out of the height limits has on a bike ride
- Participants can bring and store suitcases inside of our bike garage during the tour so that they can head to another destination such as Kyoto or Tokyo just after the tour
- The specific departure point is Hida-Hagiwara station, and your guide will pick you up at the station before the tour starting time
- Please directly contact us via our website "UMESEKO TOUR" if the date you want to book is not available on the calendar
- We may cancel a tour due to poor weather and road condition (full refund)
- No refund or no alternative date will be given when you do not show up at the meeting time for any reason (meeting time is 10 minutes before start time of tour)
- Please understand that we very occasionally take 7-8 guests at once depending on availability or weather
- After the tour instruction on the tour date, if you or some of your group need to cancel to join the bike tour due to the fact that you cannot ride on a bike safely for some reason, 50% of a tour fee with a deduction of handling cost is refunded (It is also applied when a bike does not fit your body unexpectedly)
- Not recommended for those who have not ridden a bike for a long time
- Not recommended for those who have any heart or vision problem since there is 1km×2 dark tunnel (participants can choose cycling or walking through the tunnel for safety reason)
- Please note that you have to cycle by yourself from start to end since no support car follows us
- Please book a private tour not to bother yourself and other guests if you are not so confident in your physical strength
- Please let us know at time of booking if you have any food restriction or allergy (available for vegetarian)
- Please make sure to check your temperature before leaving an accommodation. If you are not well, please stay for yourself and other guests.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
robertpD9327OZ
December 2019
I went on the full day bike tour and it was fantastic. The towns you visit are not frequented by tourists so you get an authentic view of rural Japan. Dai is a friendly, patient, and all-around excellent tour guide. He will lead you through the gorgeous mountain region and bring you to historica...
I went on the full day bike tour and it was fantastic. The towns you visit are not frequented by tourists so you get an authentic view of rural Japan. Dai is a friendly, patient, and all-around excellent tour guide. He will lead you through the gorgeous mountain region and bring you to historical sites, scenic overlooks, a roadside produce stall, to lunch (awesome by the way), and a few more great stops along the way. The distance travelled is long with a lot of uphill segments but the e-bikes you are given make the trip manageable and accessible to many. It’s like your cheating on the uphill parts. I’m barely in shape and I never felt exhausted because of the assist from the e-bike and the frequent breaks Dai gave us. If you want a truly authentic view of Japan and a unique experience, you must give this a try because it’s a great way to spend a day!240bethanyd
December 2019
Daisuke was a fabulous host, making sure we were safe and happy throughout the bike ride. The lunch he arranged for us was hearty and delicious and the suprise stop for freshly ground coffee by the river was a delightful treat!
Daisuke was a fabulous host, making sure we were safe and happy throughout the bike ride. The lunch he arranged for us was hearty and delicious and the suprise stop for freshly ground coffee by the river was a delightful treat!saeelie
December 2019
We came to Takayama intending it to be a nice break from all the awesome yet busy cities of Tokyo we were (and was going to) visit - and it did not disappoint! I wanted to see Takayama from the perspective of a local (at least, a non-foreigner) and came across Dai's bike tour. The tour was fant...
We came to Takayama intending it to be a nice break from all the awesome yet busy cities of Tokyo we were (and was going to) visit - and it did not disappoint! I wanted to see Takayama from the perspective of a local (at least, a non-foreigner) and came across Dai's bike tour. The tour was fantastic. We had a slight chance of getting our bike tour cancelled due to imminent rain the day prior, but the weather gods were on our side so we were able to experience this wonderful day. Dai met us at the station, and we also met the rest of our group that day - 1 other couple from Australia whom were an absolute delight. Dai showed us the functions of an e-bike, gave us a rundown of the tour, and after a couple of practice rounds on the bike, we were off! Dai taught us the history of Takayama, and gave us background info as we stopped at each stop, or rode past scenic views and rivers. Riding through the wide lands of Takayama and having the mountains and autumn foliage as our backdrop was amazing, to simply put. The lunch Dai had prepared for us as part of the tour was so delicious. The food at the restaurant was all made with local ingredients, not to mention the owner of the restaurant was so kind as well! After lunch, we made our way back to our starting point but not before we stopped by the clearest river stream I've seen and Dai made us freshly grounded coffee! Dai never failed to make sure at any moment during the tour that we were all comfortable and okay. He is detailed whether it comes to detailing the sites around us, or telling us we're about to go uphill or downhill and what to expect. This tour was definitely one of the highlights of my trip, and Dai, and the other couple that made up the whole bike tour group made it even more special. Definitely a must-do and must-see. Dai, arigato-gozaimasu!Maulewife
November 2019
A must do if you want to experience the other side of life in Japan. We caught the train from Takayama-Shi to Hida-Hagiwara, where Dai met us. From there a big bike ride on his outstanding E bikes up up up hill, down hill, through a tunnel( a first for us!) to Maze valley and villages. Dai guided...
A must do if you want to experience the other side of life in Japan. We caught the train from Takayama-Shi to Hida-Hagiwara, where Dai met us. From there a big bike ride on his outstanding E bikes up up up hill, down hill, through a tunnel( a first for us!) to Maze valley and villages. Dai guided us through his small part of paradise, took us to a few sights but really just let us revel in the side of Japan that few tourists ever get to experience...far from the madding crowd. Delicious picnic lunch on the hill above the village ( rememberer the e bikes? All the hills are removed !) and the grand finale...real coffee on a picnic rug on the banks of the Maze river. Bliss. Thoroughly recommend.Q5717ZUmatthewc
April 2023
After the day we had originally booked had to be cancelled due to rain Dai helped us organise a replacement day including helping us plan our travel arrangements for after the tour to get to Kyoto in the evening. The tour more than surpassed our expectations and allowed us to see the beautiful c...
After the day we had originally booked had to be cancelled due to rain Dai helped us organise a replacement day including helping us plan our travel arrangements for after the tour to get to Kyoto in the evening. The tour more than surpassed our expectations and allowed us to see the beautiful countryside of the Hida region while learning about the local history and people. After an introduction to the e-bikes which were very fun to ride, we were quickly off on the road stopping at various points of interest along the way - at each place Dai providing information that helped us delve deeper into Japanese ways of life. We were treated to an excellent traditional Japanese lunch with delicious local fish and ingredients and later enjoyed a coffee freshly made by Dai on the banks of the river for a final energy boost for the ride home. The e-bikes are in great condition and make the ride nice and smooth even when going uphill allowing you to enjoy the views. Dai and the cycle ride are one of our favourite memories from our time in Japan and I’m so glad we were able to rearrange it and would recommend the tour to anyone looking to learn about some of the lesser known aspects of Japanese culture and who want to enjoy the stunning scenery of the region. Many thanks Dai!Z5924KUsallyt
October 2022
Dai was an amazing tour guide, showing us the rural regions. The scenery as beautiful, a must see. Dai was informative, friendly and patient with us, especially since we weren’t the strongest bike riders (the e-bikes made it very easy). One of the highlights of our trip, we would recommend this t...
Dai was an amazing tour guide, showing us the rural regions. The scenery as beautiful, a must see. Dai was informative, friendly and patient with us, especially since we weren’t the strongest bike riders (the e-bikes made it very easy). One of the highlights of our trip, we would recommend this tour to everyone!