Cycling tour around the satoyama of Yabakei

Oddly shaped rocks and natural gorges make this a unique cycling experience. Ride through pastoral scenes that resemble a landscape painting. Enjoy the breathtaking Yabakei scenery in three seasons: autumn leaves, spring cherry blossoms and summer greenery.

Yabakei Cycling Tours offers a local guide to assist you. Macchan, born and raised in Yabakei, will leisurely guide you through the natural wonders of beloved Yabakei and show you the charms of the people who live here.

This cycling course can be enjoyed by the whole family and is a great way to enjoy Japan’s traditional countryside among the balanced aesthetic of satoyama (foothills that have been used for cultivation since ancient times). Choose from mountain bikes, cross bikes and others to suit your needs and enjoy leisurely cycling through the bucolic countryside.

Highlights

• Experience the dynamic landscape of nature’s oddly shaped rocks and gorges up close.
• Local guides who know and love Yabakei better than anyone else, introduce the charms of the land and the lives of the villagers.
• The cycling course is suitable for both children and adults; a leisurely ride through the landscape.