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Cycle Japan
11 Days | Take a mind-blowing cycling tour of historic, cultural, rural and modern Japan
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Start
Kyoto, Japan
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Finish
Tokyo, Japan
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Trip Code
CJXC
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Min Age
14
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
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Transport
Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle, Train
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Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), ryokan (4 nights)
From £5,709(11 days)
Trip Informations
From world-class sushi to legendary geisha, enthralling Japan is the perfect destination to discover by bicycle. Our cycling adventure gives you a slowed down, up close look of this fascinating country and allows ample opportunity to meet locals and glimpse the unique culture of the Land of the Rising Sun. From the temples, shrines and geisha of Kyoto to the frenetic but exhilarating chaos of Tokyo, and the beautiful serenity of the Noto Peninsula countryside in between, this cycling adventure has it all.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Cycling allows you to get closer to the real Japan – from bicycles to Pokemon, serene temples to the organised chaos of the big cities, this classic adventure has it all.
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Choose to end rewarding days in the saddle with amazing Japanese feasts of sushi, unagi, tempura or even fugu, all washed down with a traditional sake or Sapporo beer.
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Ride both bikes and trains for the ultimate change of pace.
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Cycle through peaceful landscapes that show a land far from the big city lights of Tokyo.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Friends and Family Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.
Is this trip right for you?
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While the cycling distances on this trip are relatively short (anywhere from 10 to 80km / 6-50 miles of cycling each day) the terrain of the Noto Peninsular is naturally hilly and, being coastal, the climate can vary dramatically. Most people with a reasonable level of fitness will enjoy the trip, but remember we will always have the support vehicle on hand if you need to take a break for an hour or a day.
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To complete this trip it is important that you are confident and competent in riding a bicycle, both solo and in a group environment.
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While we always aim to ride to our next accommodation, outside of the main cities a support vehicle will also be with you at all times. Please note that the maximum number of cyclists we can fit in the support vehicle is 6.
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On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back-marker where needed) There may be times when a client is asked to be the back marker if the vehicle cannot travel directly behind the group.
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If you feel like doing all the riding but with less effort we have the option of hiring an electric bike (e-bike) on this trip. Limited sizes are available so book quickly!
Itinerary
- DAY 1Kyoto
- DAY 2Kyoto
- DAY 3Nara & Kyoto
- DAY 4Kanazawa
- DAY 5Noto Peninsula - Togi
- DAY 6Noto Peninsula - Wajima
- DAY 7Noto Peninsula - Suzu
- DAY 8Noto Peninsula - Wakura Onsen
- DAY 9Tokyo
- DAY 10Tokyo
- DAY 11Tokyo
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
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Bicycle (e-bike option available, subject to availability), Support vehicle, Train
bed Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), ryokan (4 nights)
festival Activities
circle9 days guided & vehicle-supported cycling
circle9 Days Included Bicycle Hire
circleKyoto - Gion District walk
circleKyoto - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
circleKanazawa - Kenroku-en Garden
circleKanazawa - Nomura Samurai House
circleMyojoji Temple
circleCycling on Chirihama Beach
circleKadomi Traditional House Visit
circleAgehama-style traditional salt-making farm
circleShiroyone Thousand Rice Paddies Visit
circleTokyo - Sensoji Temple
circleTokyo - Tsukiji Fish Market
museum Add on activities
circleKyoto - Cooking Class from - JPY8800
circleKyoto - Kiyomizu-dera - JPY400
circleKyoto - Imperial Palace - Free
circleKyoto - Nanzenji Temple - Free
circleKyoto - Shosei Strolling Garden - JPY500
circleKyoto - Nishiki-Koji Market - Free
circleNational Museum - JPY500
circleKyoto - Gion Corner cultural centre - JPY5500
circleKyoto - Ryoanji Zen Garden - JPY600
circleKyoto - Tenryuji Temple - JPY600
circleKanazawa - Omicho market tour - Free
circleKanazawa - Castle - JPY310
circleTokyo - Shinjuku-gyoen - JPY500
circleTokyo - Edo-Tokyo Museum - JPY600
circleTokyo - Samurai Museum - JPY1900
circleTokyo - Meiji Jingu Shrine - Free
circleTokyo - Karaoke - JPY2000
circleTokyo - Imperial Palace - Free
circleNippon Professional Baseball League game - JPY2000
circleSoba noodle class - JPY4000
circleTokyo - Japanese & Calligraphy lesson - JPY2000
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Saturday May 31, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
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Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
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Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
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Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
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£6,039
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Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
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Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
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Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
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Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
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Important notes
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IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT JAPAN: it's essential that you read 'Passports, visas and entry requirements' section in Essential Trip Information first before booking your trip so that you fully understand the current requirements in place for travelling to Japan.
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If you book the trip within 30 days before departure, please ensure that 1) you request a copy of the Agreement Form with your booking agent and return a signed copy within 2 business days 2) check with your local consulate and ensure that you'll have enough time to get the tourist visa for your trip. Normal booking conditions apply for any bookings within 30 days before departure. It may take 7 business days to confirm a booking and issue ERFS certificate when the trip is on request.
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 1,2,3,5,7,8 (Ryokan) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. While we always aim to ride to our next accommodation, outside of the main cities a support vehicle will also be with you at all times. Please note that the maximum number of cyclists we can fit in the support vehicle is 6.
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3. An e-bike option (at additional cost) may be available on this trip. We have limited numbers of these bikes available, and they are an 'on request' basis only. A request does not guarantee an e-bike, only a confirmed booking. Please ask your agent for more details at the time of booking.
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4. Bike helmets are compulsory on this trip. We are unable to hire bike helmets locally so please ensure you bring your own bike helmet from home. Helmets can be purchased locally if needed.
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5. On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back-marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back-marker.
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6. Due to the expense of private transport, distances of airports from cities, and the fact that Japan has very efficient public transport airport links, transfers are not offered in Japan. Please see the Joining Point Instructions in the trip notes for more information.
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7. Please note, decorative tattoos are uncommon in Japanese culture and therefore you may receive curious and sometimes disapproving looks from locals. Generally, nobody will make a comment about your tattoos but please endeavor to wear modest clothing and be aware that you may not be able to enter public onsens.
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8. It is essential you pack light and compact for rail travel in Japan. From May 2020 there will be size restrictions for luggage on Shinkansen trains. Luggage over 160-250cm may require an additional 1000 JPY fee per train journey. Luggage over 251cm will not be permitted on the Shinkansen trains at all. Please notify your tour leader at your Welcome Meeting if your luggage is over 160-250cm so they can make the necessary arrangements! Failure to notify your tour leader of luggage over 160-250cm will require the passenger to pay the oversize luggage fee.
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