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Cycle Japan

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From Kyoto to Tokyo
4.8 (2 reviews)
  • A woman in a vibrant kimono with a red parasol walks up stone steps through a dense green bamboo grove lined with woven fences.
  • Empty stone stairway winding through towering green bamboo trunks with neat thatch-and-bamboo fences on both sides.
  • Cityscape of Kyoto with tiled rooftops and a vivid orange temple gate roof in the foreground against distant green mountains.
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  • Older couple in yukata enjoy a traditional Japanese dinner, smiling over an array of small dishes and sake cups.
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  • Two young women consult a map in front of vivid orange torii gates of a Shinto shrine as crowds pass behind.
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Bicycle
Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kyoto

    Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Nijo Castle
    • Explore karesansui (Zen gardens)
    • Kiyomizu-dera - JPY500
    • Imperial Palace - Free
    • Nanzenji Temple - JPY600
    • Shosei Strolling Garden - JPY500
    • Nishiki-Koji Market - Free
    • Gion Corner cultural centre - JPY5500
    • Ryoanji Zen Garden - JPY600
    • Tenryuji Temple Gardens - JPY500 (additional JPY300 to visit the temple)
    Landmarks
    Nijo Castle
    Gion District
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  3. Day 2

    Kyoto

    Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling route: Katsura River to Arashiyama
    • Visit Imperial Villa in Arashiyama
    • Tenryuji Temple
    • Ryoanji Temple
    • Philosopher's Path cycling route
    • Higashiyama district
    • Gion district evening walk

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee break in Arashiyama
    • Dinner in Gion district
    Landmarks
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
    Tenryuji Temple
    Ryoanji Temple
    Philosopher's Path
    Higashiyama District
    Gion District
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  4. Day 3

    Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto

    Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cycling route: Kyoto to Nara on riverside path
    • Todaiji Temple with 15-metre bronze Buddha
    • Nagarebashi bridge stop
    • Train return to Kyoto

    Optional Activities

    • Observe free-roaming deer in Nara
    • Kasuga Grand Shrine - Free
    Landmarks
    Todaiji Temple
    Nagarebashi
    Kasuga Grand Shrine
  5. Day 4

    Kyoto - Otsu - Hikone

    Kyoto - Otsu - Hikone
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Cycling route: Lake Biwa shoreline
    • Lunch stop in Omi Hachiman historic village
    • Hikone Castle visit

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hikone streets and local dining
    Landmarks
    Lake Biwa
    Omi Hachiman
    Hikone Castle
  6. Day 5

    Hikone - Gero Onsen

    Hikone - Gero Onsen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Gero Onsen
    • Gassho Village open-air museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Gero Onsen hot spring town
    Landmarks
    Gassho Village
  7. Day 6

    Gero Onsen - Takayama

    Gero Onsen - Takayama
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling route: Gero Onsen to Takayama along Hida River
    • Takayama old town (Edo period)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit traditional sake breweries
    • Explore handicraft shops
    • Browse local food stores
    Landmarks
    Takayama Old Town
  8. Day 7

    Takayama - Gujo Hachiman

    Takayama - Gujo Hachiman
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Takayama morning market visit
    • Cycling route: Takayama to Gujo Hachiman

    Optional Activities

    • Hachiman Castle visit - JPY300
    Landmarks
    Takayama Morning Market
    Hachiman Castle
  9. Day 8

    Gujo Hachiman - Gifu

    Gujo Hachiman - Gifu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycling route: Gujo Hachiman to Gifu

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum - JPY500
    • Explore shops, restaurants and izakayas
    Landmarks
    Gifu
  10. Day 9

    Gifu - Tokyo

    Gifu - Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Tokyo
    • Evening orientation walk

    Optional Activities

    • Explore contemporary Tokyo
    • Explore older streets of Tokyo
    Landmarks
    Tokyo
  11. Day 10

    Tokyo

    Tokyo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Cycling route: Ueno Park area
    • Cycling route: Akihabara gadget town
    • Cycling route: Nihonbashi district
    • Cycling route: Ginza district
    • Lunch at Tsukiji Outer Market
    • Cycling route: Imperial Palace area
    • Tokyo Tower
    • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine
    • Tsukishima (Moon Island)
    • Tokyo Skytree
    • Farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Karaoke - JPY2000
    • Explore Tokyo with local leader
    Landmarks
    Ueno Park
    Akihabara
    Nihonbashi
    Ginza
    Tsukiji Outer Market
    Tokyo Tower
    Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
    Tsukishima
    Tokyo Skytree
    Sensoji Temple
  12. Day 11

    Tokyo

    Tokyo

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  • Carolann
    Carolann5.0•October 2024
    Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Just needed more hill climbing training. Being on the older side of things I would have...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you, Carol for your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your Cycle Japan trip, despite the challenges. We look forward to you joining us on another Cycle trip soon.
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  • Tom4.5•May 2018
    The ride through Noto Peninsula
    • Cyclists on a road with scenic views.
    • Cyclists on a pathway surrounded by nature.
    • Group of cyclists in a bamboo forest.
    Traveled in April 2018

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