Cycle Japan was an awesome experience - with many highlights and memories. Each day was different, with diverse scenery and experiences. The itinerary was well planned with sometimes challenging but manageable distances and terrain. Our Leader Yusuke was terrific. I would highly recommend.

I read the travel information first. Flew to Japan. Spent 3 days looking around Tokyo. Trained to Kyoto. Went down to the peninsula and did 4 days walking the Kamanu Kodo. Went back to Kyoto to start the bike trip. I am Australian, our fellow riders were American and English we got on well. The second day we had to take our luggage 700 metres to the Subway as it couldn't fit in the only van. The only day It rained on us while riding we arrived early at our accommodation to be met by hotel staff who would not process us all ( wet to the skin, shoes full of rain water ). Other than that, a most memorable and thought provoking experience. One of the best bike tours that I have experienced.

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Apart from a bad mishap at the start of the tour with our accommodation, this was a great experience. Knowledgeable guides, great bikes (eBikes), our first E experience and a good itinerary. Our favourite experiences were riding away from the big cities along the coast, villages and hills of the Noto peninsula.

Fantastic tour, wonderfully organised and led, with the perfect blend of bright lights and countryside.

Overall the cycling was good and the tour members lovely. We had some good guides and good bikes However, the cost versus what we got was pretty mediocre. It felt like an expensive trip done on the cheap considering the Yen to pound/dollar conversion. Japan is actually quite cheap. We even had a day we had to transport our own luggage, i expect my luggage to be taken care of. The hotels were mediocre and the inclusive food, ok. One day got rained off, the company quoted force majeure so we had to pay for our own transport to the next location. Japan is a lovely country and if not for some knowledgeable tour members sorting out interesting places/ food when off the bike, we would not have had such a lovely experience. i would go back to Japan, but not with the company.

This is an interesting replacement itinerary for the noto peninsula. But I did miss the charming Japanese inns (Ryokans) from this itinerary as you are mainly staying up large hotels in small rooms. The cycling is pleasant enough and there are few inclines. The bikes used are in very good condition. However please insure that during any free time you familiarize yourself with local restaurant reservation systems such as tabalog, otherwise you may go hungry. I would also suggest doing your own research to find out about local souvenirs and local food specialities in each area as this information was not shared with us. The local support team were excellent. I have provided my comments on the lead guide directly to intrepid.