Maze E-Bike Tour
Best way to explore the rural Japan
This is a guided e-bike tour with lunch at Maze village and Hagiwara town in Hida. Just a short hop from Takayama or Gero hot spring, but only a few tourists know the areas. That is why it must be off the beaten path experience for you! Your friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking guide will take you to picturesque spots and offer you some local stories about history, culture and lifestyle. Seeing the tranquil views and tasting the special meal with local ingredients, you can fully enjoy the authentic rural Japan! (Same product as "1-Day Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida") - Introduced on The Guardian in Sep, 2018 - Certified as one of the top 10 experiences in Japan of TripAdvisor 2019 Travelers' Choice
Beautiful Spot
Along the way to Maze village, you can take lots of nice shots. Of course, the village itself is amazingly peaceful and scenic place.
Professional Guide
Guide is one of key factors to maximize the quality of experience. All of our guides are experienced and knowledgeable.
Cultural Story
Our friendly guides will share interesting local stories about history and lifestyle in the rural village.
Easy Access
Just 30 minutes train ride from Takayama (10 minutes from Gero). Tour starts and ends at the station.
Tour Detail
- Rate:
15,00013,000 JPY / person - Duration: 6 hours
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- Period: March – December
- Number of Participants: 2 – 6
- Departure & Return: JR Hida-Hagiwara station (8:00am train leaving Takayama arrives at Hida-Hagiwara at 8:36am)
- Inclusions
- English speaking guide
- Rental e-bike (Panasonic)
- Lunch
- Use of helmet
- Insurance
- Local taxes
- Coffee or Tea
- Snacks
- Pure spring water (weekdays only)
- Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottle
- No basket attached on e-bikes
- Gloves
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Minimum height is 145cm
- Maximum height is 190cm
- Participants should be capable of cycling
- Please let us know at time of booking if you have any food restriction or allergy
- If it is canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund
- Private tour is available on request with additional charge
- Not recommended for those who have not ridden a bike for a long time
- Not recommended for more than 185cm tall person because of the bicycle design
Cancellation Charges in 2019:
- 72 hours or more prior to the tour date: 0% of a tour fee
- 24 to 72 hours prior to the tour date: 50% of a tour fee
- Within 24 hours prior to the tour date or no show: 100% of a tour fee
Cancellation Charges from 2020:
- 8 days or more prior to the tour date: 0% of a tour fee
- 3 days to 7 days prior to the tour date: 30% of a tour fee
- 1 day to 3 days prior to the tour date: 50% of a tour fee
- Within 1 day prior to the tour date or no show: 100% of a tour fee
- During the tour, you can leave big luggage inside of our bike garage
- 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 basket for safety so it is better to bring a backpack
- You should bring a bottle to get spring water during the tour
- For a return train to Takayama, it leaves Hida-Hagiwara at 3:42pm and you can get back to Takayama by 4:30pm
Itinerary
Head for the scenic valley village. Along the way, we will stop the historical shrine, the local restaurant and more.
Our guide welcome you at the station. After the registration, he or she shares the summary of tour and how to use e-bike.
The first stop is the historical shrine. This is the oldest building in Hagiwara town, which has an interesting story related history of the Hida region.
In the middle of town, there is a traditional sake brewery. You can drink pure water and non-alcoholic sake. (Weekend closed)
After the uphill and tunnel, you will see the scenic valley village, and bike along the super clear river that you have never seen before.
Lunch is always the highlight of tour. All meals are prepared with only local produce. When the restaurant is closed, local bento box is provided.
Before going back to the station, we stop by the crystal river for a leisurely time. Tea option is available too.
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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