Nakasendo – Biwako Backroads

Cycling the Nakasendo’s Historic Towns of Water and Heritage

Course Details This full-day e-bike tour takes you along the old Nakasendo trail, tracing the footsteps of Edo-period travelers through Japan’s historic countryside. Starting from JR Maibara Station, the 13 km journey leads you through scenic farmland and mountain foothills to two beautifully preserved post towns—Samegai and Kashiwabara—each shaped by water, trade, and tradition. This […]

Tranquil Walk Between the Nakasendo’s Historic Towns & Rural Landscapes

Course Details On this 1-day tour, we’ll explore a peaceful and lesser-known section of the trail between Samegai-juku and Kashiwabara-juku—a short but meaningful journey through rural Japan. These two towns are not as heavily visited as places like Magome or Tsumago, allowing us to experience a more authentic, lived-in atmosphere where echoes of the Edo […]