Private Countryside E-Bike Tour in Hida
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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During the tour, we have several stops to show you background of town and how people make a living. This is a private tour, so you do not have to hesitate others for asking questions. We are happy to answer to them, even like reality of local area or general issues in the countryside of Japan. It is just 2.5-hours experience, and we provide e-bikes that make much easier to cycle around the hilly area. We can recommend this tour for anyone who just wants to see the beauty of Japan's countryside casually. Away from major tourist areas, and why do not you drop at one of the towns in Hida region to get new insights of Japanese culture.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum height is 145cm and maximum height is 185cm
We do not take any responsibility for any problem, concern and discomfort that a person who is out of the height requirement has on a bike ride
Participants can bring and store suitcases inside of our bike garage during the tour with additional charge (1,000 JPY / group) so that they can directly head to the next 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 is given when you do not show up at the meeting time for any reason (meeting time is 10 minutes before start time of tour)
We may change the tour route or contents depending on weather condition or physical capability of participants
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 reasons, no refund is given (It is also applied when a bike does not fit your body unexpectedly even though you meet the bike height requirement)
Not recommended for those who have not ridden a bike for a long time
Please note that you have to cycle by yourself from start to end since no support car follows us
What To Expect
Umeseko Tour
This is a private short cycling tour in the Hagiwara Town of Hida region. The Hagiwara Town is located between 2 major tourist spots: Takayama and Gero, so most people just pass by train and miss the beauty of town such as unspoiled nature and peaceful atmosphere. Once you get off at the Hida-Hagiwara station, you will easily realise how beautiful and cosy it is.
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Private Tour
Only for 1 group Starting point: Hida-Hagiwara Station, Hagiwaracho Hagiwara, Gero, Gifu 509-2517, Japan
What‘s Included
English speaking guide
Rental e-bike (Panasonic)
Use of helmet
Local taxes
Insurance
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Train ticket between Takayama and Hida-Hagiwara station
Bottle of water
Lunch
No basket attached on e-bike
Gloves
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guide in translation
foxcrafts,Aug 28, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The local food tour with Dai-san was absolutely fantastic. It was off the beaten tourist track which is something I've always enjoyed doing when exploring a new place in Japan. Dai-san was very informative and professional throughout the tour. He took us to a local miso and sake shop around the area. It was nice to have a local with the insight to guide and explain to you the process of how these local cuisine are made. I'm sure many of these information would have been lost in translation without Dai-san being there to guide us. We even made an impromptu pit stop at a local antique shop which was fascinating and an absolute treat to visit. Overall it was a very positive experience. As much as the places itself was interesting, it was Dai-san that made the whole journey that much more amazing. Would highly recommend participating in this tour if you have the chance.
More than a food tour
lauren2127,Dec 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00More than a food tour, this is a tour of a beautiful small town with an excellent guide who clearly loves it. You will learn about local history and produce (eg I learned that most miso in Japan is not made from soybeans), and sample some of the town’s specialties including a truly spectacular croquette. Special thanks to Tenryo Sake for their generous tasting, you have a customer for life! Highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see a different side of Japan. Thank you Dai!
Very good!!!!
Kathleen V,May 6, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was beyond our expectation! Dai really knew the subject. He even introduce with a little bit of historical facts. The ratio between touring, historic detail and tasting was excellent. All ownera that we met along the places we visited were really friendly and kind. Dai speaks really good english also. With this tour we saw the real Japan!
Delicious and informative tour
spardon9,Apr 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dai was an excellent guide with a lot of interesting information about the region, both past and current. You can tell he is truly passionate about bringing tourists to this remote area to help them experience Japanese life away from the tourist hot spots. We visited several local shops to try a lot of different food, all of which was delicious and all had very friendly locals who were happy to host us. Everything felt very genuine about the tour. Because of some changes needed due to weather (snow in April?!), we were able to go to a local restaurant for lunch where we had one of the best meals we had in Japan. I highly recommend this tour, or any tour by Daisuke.
Get a quieter view of Japan.
Sam well888,Apr 4, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was staying nearby in Takayama. I have traveled all over Japan and frankly I am a little tired of huge cities and crowds of tourists. This walk with Dai was just what I needed. He was a very enthusiastic promoter of a quieter life in Japan. I thoroughly enjoyed our visits to a local miso brewery and a sake brewery, a take out food shop, and a delicious sweet shop. Our coffee at a great little café was time to talk and make a connection. Dai had a genuine interest in meeting foreign visitors and sharing his quiet village with them. You will enjoy this walking tour
Amazing experience of traditional Japan
M6160AEelainec,Mar 22, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was an amazing opportunity to experience small town Japan. A way to learn about the history and culture of the area, while walking around the town and sampling local food and drink. We visited the local shrine, and learned about its history and how it links to major events in Japanese history. The whole tour, when sampling local food, enjoying a tour of a sake brewery, or sat in a cosy cafe, we were made to feel incredibly welcome by everyone we met. Our guide Daisuke had so much knowledge about the local area and was great fun to chat to. I highly recommend this tour if you’re passing through Hida. Thanks for a fantastic time!
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