3.5-Hour Bike Tour in the Hida Countryside

Take the time to immerse yourself in the authentic Japanese countryside called “Satoyama”, encountering traditional rural lifestyles through interacting with locals and experiencing the beauty of nature.

Hop on a mountain bike and explore the beautiful nature of Hida Satoyama on this 22km bike tour. This tour helps you get a feeling for the town, showcasing a well-balanced and colorful snapshot of local village life. Rice plants are an essential part of Satoyama’s landscape and one of this tour’s most charming attractions – you can learn how rice grows in Japan and later, reap the benefits of the harvest with a hearty meal. During the tour, take the opportunity to visit a local market where local vegetables and other products are sold. Even before food, though, you’ll need pure, clear water–something that this mountainous area has in abundance! There are many water-drawing spots, all known by our guides. The water is both delicious and free, the perfect thirst-quencher during a great ride.

While other Japan bike tours may only show you tourist spots, we will journey beyond the guidebooks, visiting everywhere from natural havens to local gathering areas essential to town life. One of them is the local market, a colorful place where the local stories are just as good as the food. Come away with a full stomach and things to tell your family and friends.