Maze E-Bike Tour – Half
Maze E-Bike Tour - Half
Easy & quick trip to see the Japan's countryside
This is another private e-bike tour, the half day trip of Maze E-Bike Tour. Starting at the Hida-Hagiwara station, we will directly head for a cluster of ten small Maze Riverside hamlets, each with a population of approximately 50 to 300 people, together collectively known as the “Maze Village”, which are regarded as some of the most beautiful authentic set of rural villages in Japan. Because it has no businesses specifically catering to tourists, the area is largely unknown and overlooked in the main guidebooks, though it’s close to the tourist towns like Takayama or Gero. Same as the full day tour, we need to go up the mountain road but please do not worry. We use Panasonic’s cool electric bikes. If you are capable of a normal bike, it is also easy to handle this e-bike. The Maze Village is surrounded by a lot of unspoiled nature such as forests, rice fields and the crystal river named Maze River. Getting away from tourist crowds, you will feel the peaceful atmosphere and fully enjoy the authentic countryside of Japan. If you visit Hida Takayama area to see the beauty of nature in the rural Japan, this private tour must be the best option for you. *Private tour is offered as described on the rate list below.
| Participants | Rate for group |
| 1-2 people | 56,000 JPY |
| 3 people | 84,000 JPY |
| 4 people | 108,000 JPY |
| 5 people | 130,000 JPY |
| 6 people | 150,000 JPY |
Our safety measures against COVID-19
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
*Please make sure to check your temperature before leaving an accommodation. If you are not well, please stay for yourself and other guests.
Beautiful Spot
Along the way to the Maze Village, you can see the beauty of rural Japan. You will never forget the scenery.
Cultural Story
Our friendly guides will tell you some local stories about lifestyle in the rural village.
Professional Guide
Guide is one of key factors to maximize the experience's quality. All of our guides are experienced and knowledgeable.
Easy Access
Just 40 minutes train ride from Takayama (10 minutes from Gero). Tour starts and ends at the station. *Train Timetable
Tour Detail
- Standard Rate:
*It may vary depending on season.Participants Rate for group 1-2 people 56,000 JPY 3 people 84,000 JPY 4 people 108,000 JPY 5 people 130,000 JPY 6 people 150,000 JPY
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Distance: Approx. 24km
- Start Time: 9:00 AM (Meeting in front of the entrance of Hida-Hagiwara station at 8:50am)
- Period: March – November
- Number of Participants: 1 – 6
- Departure & Return: JR Hida-Hagiwara station (8:00am train leaving Takayama arrives at Hida-Hagiwara at 8:36am)
- Inclusions
- English speaking local guide
- Rental e-bike (Panasonic)
- Use of helmet
- Insurance
- Local taxes
- Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- No basket attached on e-bike
- Gloves
- Bottle of water
- Lunch
- 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 should be capable of cycling
- Not recommended for those who have not ridden a bike for a long time
- Not recommended for those who have any heart or vision problem since there is 1km×2 dark tunnel (participants can choose cycling or walking through the tunnel for safety reason)
- Please note that you have to cycle by yourself from start to end since no support car follows us
- No child seat is available
- We may change the tour route or contents depending on weather condition or physical capability of participants
- We may cancel a tour due to poor weather and road condition (full refund or walking tour)
- No refund or no alternative date will be given if you do not show up at the meeting time for any reason (meeting time is 10 minutes before start time of tour)
- This tour does not include lunch
- Please note that any additional fees charged on tour date can only be paid in cash (e.g. cushion seats)
- 31 days or more prior to the tour date: 0% of a tour fee
- 15 days to 30 days prior to the tour date: 10% of a tour fee
- 8 days to 14 days prior to the tour date: 30% of a tour fee
- 4 days to 7 days prior to the tour date: 50% of a tour fee
- 1 day to 3 days prior to the tour date: 80% of a tour fee
- Within 1 day prior to the tour date or no show: 100% of a tour fee
*When the tour is cancelled due to bad weather or road condition, you can choose to receive a full refund or join the alternative walking tour with a partial refund.
- Participants can bring and store suitcases inside of our bike garage during the tour with additional charge so that they can directly head to the next destination such as Kyoto or Tokyo just after the tour
- It is preferred to bring a jacket and gloves to keep you warm in autumn and winter season
- The current model bike does not have any baskets for safety so it is better to bring a backpack
- We can tell you some recommended restaurants for lunch near from the station
Itinerary
Not only the village itself but there are a lot of highlights on the way such as the mountain path and the crystal river.
Our guide welcome you at the station. After the registration, he or she shares the summary of tour and how to use e-bike.
On the way to the Maze Village, we have some stops. One of the beautiful spots is the townscape and mountain view in Hagiwara.
After the uphill and tunnel, you will see one of the best rivers in Japan. You will be surprised at the color and clearness of water.
Cycling along the river, we will visit the scenic valley village. Our guide will offer you some insights of life in the mountainous area.
Before going back to the station, we stop by the crystal river for a leisurely time.
The way back to the station is mainly downhill, which you can feel the clear mountain breeze just to go down easily.
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