Private Countryside E-Bike Tour in Hida
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(6)
The 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.
Dear Chris, Thank you so much for your kindness to post your thought about the local food walking tour in the small countryside town. I spent a great afternoon with you. Thanks for coming. Japan has a variety of unique culture we should not miss out. The more you know, the more you want to see more, and which lead you to a next journey. I am so honored you picked us this time and loved everything you saw, heard and felt during the tour. I know you still want to come back to Japan, which also makes me happy. Thanks for joining us again. Warm Regards, Dai
More 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!
Dear Lauren, Thank you so much for sharing your thought about our food walking tour in the peaceful countryside town. Glad to see your comment to appreciate the experience. I still remember you liked Japanese sake and miso and were interested in the way of making. Hida Region is one of the best areas to know Japanese food culture. We are always proud of sharing the stories with guests from overseas. Thanks for including us in your precious trip in Japan. Hope to see you again! Warm Regards, Daisuke
This 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!
Dear Kathreen, Thank you so much for coming to the local food walking experience and writing a fantastic comment on that. As described on the title, this walking tour is different from others. It is a heartwarming walking tour. Not only tasting some sample of local food but also we feel the warmth of the peaceful countryside town in Japan. Glad to see you loved the town and people there! Hope you will come back to Japan in the near future. Thanks for visiting us again! Warm Regards, Daisuke
Dai 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.
Dear Matt, Thanks for coming despite the terrible weather condition and giving us such a lovely comment. It was an unforgettable day ever for me. I also really enjoyed the time with you. So glad to hear that you loved the local shops we visited during the tour. We are proud of their products of course but as you say, their hospitality and generosity always satisfy our guests. That was our pleasure to take you to the local restaurant. If you have a second chance to visit the Hida region, we will gladly welcome you to the bike tour. Hope you will remember the time you spent here with tasting sake. Warm Regards, Daisuke
I 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
Dear Sam, Thanks for your time to write a great review about our food walking tour. That was my pleasure. I also had a really good time with you in the peaceful town. We are sure that the small town is worth visiting to experience the local culture and take a rest from busy cities. You are the best person who should take this opportunity, which made us more proud of showing you around the countryside town. Personally, nice talking with you. I will never forget the conversation about the way to lead a better life. When you have a chance to visit Japan next time, hope you will explore some more peaceful places. Warm Regards, Daisuke
This 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!
Dear Kas, Thank you so much for your quick feedback! The tour is still new but we are happy to hear that you really enjoyed the experience. We are proud of the Japanese culture including food, history and lifestyle. This tour provides you the various perspectives to look into those deep cultural stories in the small town. Not only those cultural things but local people are always welcoming and warm for any visitors. It must be one of the highlights of tour. We really appreciate that as all of guests do. We had a lot of meaningful chat together. I will never forget you. Thanks for coming and hope to see you again in the near future! Warm Regards, Daisuke
