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, 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! - This bike tour was introduced on The Guardian in Sep, 2018!
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. Tour starts and ends at the station.
Tour Detail
- Rate:
12,00010,000 JPY / person (11,000 JPY from October 1st) - Duration: 6 hours
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- Period: March – December
- Number of Participants: 1 – 4 (6 max from July 1st)
- Departure & Return: JR Hida-Hagiwara station
- 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
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
- Minimum height is 145cm
- Maximum height is 190cm
- Participants should be capable of cycling
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- 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
- 72 hours or more prior to the starting time of tour: 0% of a tour fee
- 24 to 72 hours prior to the starting time of tour: 50% of a tour fee
- Within 24 hours or the day of the tour or no show: 100% of a tour fee
- 8:00am train leaving Takayama is the best option for the tour (8:36am arrival at Hida-Hagiwara)
- 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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