Half Day Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida
Overview
This is the half day trip of 1-Day Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida. Starting at the Hida-Hagiwara station, we will directly head for the scenic valley village: Maze, which is certified as one of the most beautiful villages in Japan but absolutely no tourist here. Yes, the village is a hidden place. Same as the full day tour, we need to go up the mountain road but please do not worry. We use Panasonic’s cool electric bikes. If you are capable of a normal bike, it is also easy to handle this e-bike.
The village has only 1, 000 people but is surrounded by a lot of unspoiled nature such as forests, rice fields and the crystal river named Maze River. Getting away from tourist crowds, you will feel the peaceful atmosphere and fully enjoy the authentic countryside of Japan. If you visit Takayama or Gero to see the beauty of nature in the rural Japan, this tour must be the best option for you. *The tour route can be modified for safety when physical capability of participants is not enough.
The village has only 1, 000 people but is surrounded by a lot of unspoiled nature such as forests, rice fields and the crystal river named Maze River. Getting away from tourist crowds, you will feel the peaceful atmosphere and fully enjoy the authentic countryside of Japan. If you visit Takayama or Gero to see the beauty of nature in the rural Japan, this tour must be the best option for you. *The tour route can be modified for safety when physical capability of participants is not enough.
Inclusions
- English speaking guide
- Rental e-bike (Panasonic)
- 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 the half version of 1-Day Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida. Starting at the Hida-Hagiwara station, we will directly head for the scenic valley village: Maze, which is certified as one of the most beautiful villages in Japan but absolutely no tourist here. Yes, the village is a hidden place. Same as the full day tour, we need to go up the mountain road but please do not worry. We use Panasonic’s cool electric bikes. If you are capable of a normal bike, it is also easy to handle this e-bike. The village has only 1, 000 people but is surrounded by a lot of unspoiled nature such as forests, rice fields and the crystal river named Maze River. Getting away from tourist crowd, you will fully enjoy the authentic countryside of Japan. If you visit Takayama or Gero to see the beauty of nature in the rural Japan, this tour must be the best option for you.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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 the half version of 1-Day Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida. Starting at the Hida-Hagiwara station, we will directly head for the scenic valley village: Maze, which is certified as one of the most beautiful villages in Japan but absolutely no tourist here. Yes, the village is a hidden place. Same as the full day tour, we need to go up the mountain road but please do not worry. We use Panasonic’s cool electric bikes. If you are capable of a normal bike, it is also easy to handle this e-bike. The village has only 1, 000 people but is surrounded by a lot of unspoiled nature such as forests, rice fields and the crystal river named Maze River. Getting away from tourist crowd, you will fully enjoy the authentic countryside of Japan. If you visit Takayama or Gero to see the beauty of nature in the rural Japan, this tour must be the best option for you.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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 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 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
- 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 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 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.
olesiverth
July 2019
This E-bike tour surpassed my expectations! Our guide, Daisuke, was friendly and had a good mood. He told us a lot about the area and we had no problem with the language barrier. His english was good. The valley we arrived in was very beautiful and the river as clear as glas. Thanks for the trip ...
This E-bike tour surpassed my expectations! Our guide, Daisuke, was friendly and had a good mood. He told us a lot about the area and we had no problem with the language barrier. His english was good. The valley we arrived in was very beautiful and the river as clear as glas. Thanks for the trip Daisuke. OleHeatheregger
January 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed our e-bike tour! Daisuke was an excellent host, pointing out various natural and cultural sites along the way. We learned a lot about Japan and the local area. The e-bikes were very easy to use and our teenage daughters especially loved the experience of trying them for the ...
We thoroughly enjoyed our e-bike tour! Daisuke was an excellent host, pointing out various natural and cultural sites along the way. We learned a lot about Japan and the local area. The e-bikes were very easy to use and our teenage daughters especially loved the experience of trying them for the first time. We especially loved our picturesque stop by the river. Would definitely recommend this outing!SarahL1963
October 2020
I loved all the bike ride.. Dai was a brilliant guide and full of knowledge. The scenery was so pretty. We even stopped by the river to have a cup of tea. I never thought we would get up the steep slopes but the ebikes were amazing. So much so that we are buying ebikes of our own!
I loved all the bike ride.. Dai was a brilliant guide and full of knowledge. The scenery was so pretty. We even stopped by the river to have a cup of tea. I never thought we would get up the steep slopes but the ebikes were amazing. So much so that we are buying ebikes of our own!Pioneer552181
September 2020
An amazing experience from start to finish. Dai was there to welcome us and go through the e- bikes with us. They were so easy to use. The scenery was stunning and hardly any cars. Being up in the mountains and then biking through small villages is something you would not normally experience. Da...
An amazing experience from start to finish. Dai was there to welcome us and go through the e- bikes with us. They were so easy to use. The scenery was stunning and hardly any cars. Being up in the mountains and then biking through small villages is something you would not normally experience. Dai was very knowledgeable about the area and very passionate to show people this hidden part of Japan. The tea break sitting by the Maze river was definately a highlight. This is an experience you absolutly must do if coming to Japan. It was definately a highlight of our three week trip.Wander211113
August 2020
I can't express how fantastic this bike tour was. Even with concerns about the weather Daisuke kept in touch and made a call by 5pm the prior evening. Luckily we were able to take advantage of a half the time biking and then half the time walking once the rain began. The journey started out with...
I can't express how fantastic this bike tour was. Even with concerns about the weather Daisuke kept in touch and made a call by 5pm the prior evening. Luckily we were able to take advantage of a half the time biking and then half the time walking once the rain began. The journey started out with a brisk ascent into the mountains surrounding Hida Hagiwara, but not to worry you'll have an ebike assisting you! I was new to using an ebike and Daisuke was very clear and detailed about the best way to operate one. We also got a chance to try out the ebike before we all set out. I do think you'll need to have a basic fitness level as even with the ebike assist there's a challenge on the more steep sections. It's totally worth it though for the view at the other end so hang in there! Also Daisuke was very considerate of making sure the group stayed together and that anyone with lower fitness levels was directly behind him so he could watch over them. Make sure you bring gloves and proper clothing for the colder days. The places we went with Daisuke both on the ebike and then later on foot were undoubtedly places that the average tourist would never stumble on accidentally. It was invaluable to have a local resident show us around and also experience Japanese hospitality at our lunch spot. Daisuke shared his knowledge about the local culture and life as well as sake brewed locally. It was an unforgettable experience and I would love to come back and experience this area in a different season (hopefully warmer, even if the snow was breathtaking to see). Seeing Japan is about so much more than seeing Tokyo or other major cities. Don't miss out on this scenic and intimate view of rural Japanese life in a quiet town tucked away in the mountains with no tourists in sight.hungrytotoro
March 2020
The e-bike tour to Maze was an amazing way to see two rural villages separated by mountains in the Hida region!! The electrical assistance on the bikes made cycling up and down the mountains effortless and meant we could really enjoy the stunning view points our brilliant tour guide (Dai) took us...
The e-bike tour to Maze was an amazing way to see two rural villages separated by mountains in the Hida region!! The electrical assistance on the bikes made cycling up and down the mountains effortless and meant we could really enjoy the stunning view points our brilliant tour guide (Dai) took us to. Dai is very knowledgeable on the rural lifestyle and how it integrates with the natural environment of the region. He even kindly provided us with a lovely tea/coffee break in a hidden gem! Would 100% recommend to anyone looking to understand Japan in a deeper way and dive into its rural nature!! ^ - ^