Course Details After meeting your guide at JR Maibara Station, take a short local train ride and then head by car into the hills to Kamiyamada, a hidden satoyama settlement nestled among rice fields and forest. Blessed with abundant spring water flowing from the surrounding mountains—once revered as sacred—this quiet village feels like a timeless […]
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Course Details Important Note: The ferry to Chikubushima may be canceled due to strong winds, and in some cases, the final decision may not be known until the day of travel. At the time of booking, we kindly ask that you choose in advance whether you would prefer to (1) accept an alternative itinerary or […]
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Course Details Discover the authentic charm of rural Japan on our bike and walking tour, while immersing yourself in the timeless, tranquil environment away from the busy cities. After meeting at JR Maibara Station (bullet trains stop here), our guide will join you for the 24-minute train ride north to JR Kinomoto Station. We’ll start […]
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Course Details Just a 20-minute shinkansen ride from Kyoto takes you to the starting point. This 35 km e-bike ride is relaxed yet rewarding, offering open lakeside views, glimpses of local life, and stories from the region’s history. Begin at Maibara Station and roll through quiet fields and traditional farmhouses before reaching Lake Biwa—Japan’s largest […]
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Course Details Just a 20 minute shinkansen ride from Kyoto to our starting point, we offer an easy way to explore small town rural life in Japan on this leisurely beginner-friendly ride, with a local resident guide, fluent in English, to help you enjoy our area’s unique geographical and historical points of interest. This 15km […]
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