Japan Biking
Ohayo!
Thomas is from Belgium, country of beer and bicycle. He followed his heart to Japan to start Japan Biking. Now he has the perfect excuse to roam the roads of this beautiful country.
Japan Biking is based in Kyushu. This island is a true cycling paradise and enjoys a beautiful climate as Japan’s southernmost island.
They run guided and self-guided tours both for groups and independent travelers. They want to share with you their passion for cycling in Japan and offer you an unforgettable bike adventure.
Grazing Mount Aso Volcano
Tour Operator: Japan Biking
Japan
6 days (Bike: 5 days)
385 km (~77km per day)
Active
Supported
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A visit to Japan is pure indulgence for the senses, so come prepared to experience a rich history that dates back centuries and to soak up after a day of cycling in zenlike onsen spas; visit beautiful forests, mountains and sea coasts as well as futuristic architecture and transportation; sample delicious regional cuisine; meet polite and candid locals as well as lovers of Hello Kitty and karaoke.
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¥ 9000
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Tour Operator Japan Biking
Every year in late October, thousands of cranes, over half of the world populations of White-naped and Hooded Cranes, leave their cold homes in Siberia to overwinter in mild Izumi city. Come to Izumi to see this incredible spectacle !
You set out from your accommodations or from the train station around 9am and come back around 5pm. It is a 35km tour, leaving you ample opportunity for bird watching. Lunch, morning and afternoon snacks are included in the tour price. Optional English speaking bird guide. In case you want to bring your photo and spotting equipment, you can borrow sturdy Ortlieb bike bags.
We visit the Crane Park Museum to understand everything about the cranes. Then we guide you along the crane’s protected roosts in rice fields, see them feeding in nearby onion and vegetable plots throughout the day and visit the reedbeds west of Tsurumitei, the Minshuku of Matano-san were it all started. Lunch is ramen or udon with Tsurumitei’s home made miso. In the evening we experience the unforgettable sight of thousands of cranes returning to roost, while enjoying a cup of tea and a roasted, locally grown sweet potato.
Amakusa Island Hopping
Tour Operator: Japan Biking
Japan
7 days (Bike: 6 days)
325 km (~54km per day)
Leisure
Guided
Supported
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¥ 160000
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Japan’s frenzied pace is slowing down on the islands to a healing harmony with sea and seasons.
This harmony reflects in the hospitality of island folk and their quiet villages, reflects in the rich tastes of terroir products and local cuisine.
No wonder Japan’s first Christians found a perfect hideaway on the islands of Amakusa. You will surely meet their hero Amakusa Shiro.
Satsuma: Way of the Warrior
Tour Operator: Japan Biking
Japan
6 days (Bike: 6 days)
400 km (~67km per day)
Leisure
Guided
Supported
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¥ 195000
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In samurai heydays, the Satsuma domain was the power base of the Shimazu clan, a strong opponent of the Shogun far away in Edo/Tokyo.
To prevent rebellion, the Shogun forbade the Shimazu’s to build castles. Instead, they invented the fumoto, fortified samurai neighbourhoods that were spread out all over the territory. The Shogun wasn’t done with Satsuma and when Edo came to an end it was to a large extent thanks to the intellectuals and warriors of Satsuma. To this day many bukeyashiki samurai residences remain in Kagoshima, the modern name for Satsuma.
Land of Volcanoes
Tour Operator: Japan Biking
Japan
7 days (Bike: 6 days)
410 km (~68km per day)
Leisure
Supported
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In a country balancing on five tectonic plates, Kyushu is the region where the earth’s activity surfaces.
To the south the rugged mountains of the stunning Kirishima volcano chain. Smouldering Sakurajima looms over the port city of Kagoshima, at times showering the town with fine ash which the residents casually respond to with open umbrellas. Unzen, Japan’s first national park (1934).
The eerie volcanic landscape of Aso-san, Japan’s most active volcano. Numerous onsen hot springs provide a soothing side effect of all this violence.
Kyushu Hot Springs Tour
Tour Operator: Japan Biking
Japan
13 days (Bike: 12 days)
864 km (~72km per day)
Active
Guided
Supported
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¥ 335000
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Tour Operator Japan Biking
Apart from being a cycling paradise, Kyushu is a genuine hot spring (onsen) paradise.
Our Kyushu Hot Springs Tour was created on the basis of Jalan’s Kyushu top 15 onsen. It combines the best of the best in biking & bathing, as onsen are often set in a splendid scenery. You’ll see: nothing beats a good soak after a day in the saddle.
Kagoshima: Hot Springs & Volcanoes
Tour Operator: Japan Biking
Japan
5 days (Bike: 4 days)
265 km (~66km per day)
Leisure
Guided
Supported
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¥ 240000
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Tour Operator Japan Biking
Japan Biking's Onsen & Volcanoes Tour: combining the best of biking and bathing in Kagoshima.
Nothing beats a steaming onsen bath after a day of cycling. And we are lucky: apart from being a cycling paradise, Kagoshima is onsen heaven. Of course these hot springs are often located near volcanoes, adding an exciting aspect to the tour.
Shimanami Kaido, twice!
Tour Operator: Japan Biking
Japan
5 days (Bike: 3 days)
157 km (~52km per day)
Leisure
Some hills, On-road
Guided
Supported
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¥ 104000
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Tour Operator Japan Biking
Nothing beats a ride on the Shimanami Kaido cycling road.
And that says it all in cycling paradise Japan. The ride is so delightful we ride it twice, once in each direction.
Cherry Blossom Hot Springs Tour
Tour Operator: Japan Biking
Japan
7 days (Bike: 6 days)
302 km (~50km per day)
Leisure
Some hills, On-road
Guided
Supported
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Guided
¥ 180000
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Tour Operator Japan Biking
A visit to Japan is pure indulgence to the senses, even more so during cherry blossom season.
Ride along scenic sea coasts, rushing rivers, rustling bamboo forests and majestic mountains as well as futuristic architecture and transportation. Sample delicious regional cuisine, meet polite and candid locals and soak up after a day of cycling in zenlike onsen spas.
This Cherry Blossom Onsen Tour combines the very best of biking and bathing.
Cycling the Length of Japan - Cape Soya to Cape Sata
Tour Operator: Japan Biking
Japan
31 days (Bike: 28 days)
2500 km (~89km per day)
Avid
Some hills, On-road
Guided
Supported
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¥ 790000
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Tour Operator Japan Biking
Cycle from the 45th parallel to the 31st in one event!
A visit to Japan is pure indulgence for the senses, so come prepared to experience a rich history that dates back centuries and to soak up after a day of cycling in zenlike onsen spas; visit beautiful forests, mountains and sea coasts as well as futuristic architecture and transportation; sample delicious regional cuisine; meet polite and candid locals as well as lovers of Hello Kitty and karaoke.