Top Chubu Mountain Bike Tours

Connect with both nature and local culture on this small-group bicycling tour of Notojima Island. Don your helmet, hop on your bike (both included) and follow your guide along bike trails on the volcanic island where locals have carried on sustainable fishing and farming traditions for centuries. This experience conveniently offers morning and afternoon start times.

Discover Kanazawa’s rich cultural heritage on this e-bike tour guided by a local expert. Ride through the city’s most iconic districts and hidden backstreets while learning the stories that shaped them. Explore the atmospheric Higashi Chaya geisha district, the scenic beauty of Kenrokuen Garden, and the historical significance of Kanazawa Castle and Gyokusen’inmaru Garden. Visit Nagamachi, the well-preserved samurai quarter, and gain insights into the lives of Japan’s warrior class. With an electric bike, you'll cover more ground effortlessly, allowing time for detailed explanations, photo stops, and a relaxing tea break with traditional Wagashi. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors and curious travelers who want to understand the deeper layers of Kanazawa's history and culture.

Experience life like a local by embarking upon a bicycle tour in the Japanese countryside. In the company of a small group of no more than eight, pedal a mostly flat course as your guide shares insights into the history and culture of the Hida region. Along the way, you make several stops at locals-only places, missed by most visitors and also have the chance to meet some of the locals.

Go off the beaten track to parts of Hida missed by most travelers on this guided biking tour. Pedal at a relaxed pace through a historic tow and past farming villages and rice fields, and get a taste of local daily life in the Japanese countryside as your guide shares insights into the history and culture for the area. This small-group tour is limited to eight people to ensure a personal experience.

Explore the hidden sights of Toyama on a guided electric bike tour.Experience local charm with the scent of the wind, the sounds of the seasons and the light of the countryside. Let's start with the pear orchard, known for its famous Kureha pear, a specialty of Toyama.Enjoy the panoramic view of the city, Toyama Bay and Tateyama Mountain Range while going downhill.During the harvest season, you can taste fresh pears and buy directly from the farm (optionally and at your own expense). Next, we drive through quiet countryside where mountains are reflected in rice fields like water mirrors.Ride along quiet country roads at a pace suitable for beginners. At lunchtime, stop by Kurosakiya, a local fishmonger and ready-made dish.Buy fresh sashimi or homemade ready meals and enjoy an authentic Toyama dining experience (optional, at your own expense). The tour ends with a visit to the Shinkokuji Goryo in Mayama, where stone lanterns create a beautiful landscape.Your guide will explain the history of the area and the importance of the place. Packed with urban and natural beauty, food and history, this half-day course is ideal for time-limited travellers and those looking for memorable experiences across generations.By using an electric bicycle, you can ride uphill easily.This makes it suitable for those who are unsure of their physical fitness or who want to resume cycling after a break.For your safety, helmets will be provided and pre-briefing will be held.The route is flexibly tailored to the weather and the physical fitness of the participants, and will suggest the best photo spots and resting areas.

Explore the majestic highlands at the foot of Mt. Fuji on this unforgettable e-bike tour. Riding high-quality pedal-assist bikes from trusted brands like TREK and Panasonic, you'll enjoy smooth, comfortable cycling with minimal fatigue—even on uphill slopes. Your guide is a true local, born and raised in the Mt. Fuji area, and will take you along peaceful backroads and hidden routes rarely visited by tourists. Along the way, you’ll ride through serene forests, alongside calm lakes, and past traditional countryside homes, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Japan. This tour isn't just about cycling—it's about experiencing the real Japan. We’ll stop at cultural and historical spots where you can learn about Shinto traditions, village life, and local history. Surrounded by peaceful scenery and a relaxed atmosphere, you’ll gain insight into Japanese nature, culture, and daily life—all in one incredible day.

Explore Kanazawa on an eco-friendly electric bike, good for both the planet and your health! Ride through scenic and hidden spots with insights from a local guide. Stop by Nagamachi Samurai District, Kanazawa castle, followed by Myoryuji (Ninja Temple), discover its fascinating trapdoors and secret passages with a guide, plus multilingual booklets for reference. After the tour, you can continue sightseeing by bike, just return it to the designated port by the end of the day. Important Notice: The Ninja Temple tour is guided by temple staff in Japanese only. Multilingual brochures will be provided to help you follow the tour.

This full-day e-bike tour offers a unique way to experience Kanazawa by combining the comfort and efficiency of electric bikes with a thoughtfully curated route through the city’s most iconic and atmospheric sites. From the elegance of Kenrokuen Garden and the historic depth of the Nagamachi samurai district to the charm of geisha teahouses in Nishi and Higashi Chaya, the tour blends cultural heritage, natural beauty, and hidden backstreets into one seamless journey. Along the way, guests will enjoy a peaceful tea ceremony. Your knowledgeable guide shares local insights, personal stories, and cultural context at each stop, bringing Kanazawa’s living traditions vividly to life. This relaxed, small-group experience is designed for immersive exploration at a comfortable pace, with plenty of opportunities for photos, conversation, and quiet moments away from the crowds.

This tour mainly focuses on guiding you through Kenrokuen Garden and the Higashi Chaya District, two of Kanazawa’s most iconic and beautiful areas. While walking at a relaxed pace, you will learn about local history, culture, and daily life, and enjoy the atmosphere of Kanazawa in the morning. Other nearby landmarks may be introduced briefly depending on time and interest, but the main highlights of this tour are Kenrokuen Garden and Higashi Chaya District.

DISCOVER AND CONNECT TO JAPANESE COUNTRYSIDE AS YOU TOUR AROUND NOTOJIMA ISLAND WITH LOCAL GUIDES Notojima is a rich source of traditional Japanese culture. People's lives are supported by the rich biological resources, both from the land and the ocean. Local residents have been carrying out fishing and farming in a self-sustaining way for a long period of time and we can still observe such lifestyle here in Notojima. If you are looking for something more and something deeper than visiting ordinary tourism destinations in Japan, come and experience our tour in Notojima! This tour is suitable for most almost anyone who has ever ridden a bike.

You can go cycling through the streets of this manufacturing town, and visit some local workshops which are usually closed to the public, and witness the craftsmanship up close. On this tour, you'll ride a high-performance e-Bike, slicing through the breeze as you're guided to historical workshops and local spots that are usually inaccessible, thanks to the unique insights of a local tour guide. Throughout the tour, you are able to experience the dedication and craftsmanship of artisans while gaining a deeper understanding of life in the Tsubame-Sanjo area. The activity is available for both solo travelers and groups.

This tour will lead you to ride accross beautiful traditionnal villages and overwhelming nature; while exploring the Kutani ceramic history and features. It targets people who want a real riding experience, but e-bikes are also available to make it accessible to the whole group if some are worried about their fitness level. Lunch will be picnic like, outside in in a beautiful spot by a stream, or in the tchatched-roof house sitting around the irori.

Noto has become one of the most popular cycling destination in Japan thanks to its huge variety of landscapes and deep cultural heritage. Unfortunately, being a remote rural area, there is yet no facility for independant travelers to rent a good bicycle and enjoy the peninsula the best way possible. I have been living in the Wajima countryside for over 5 years, where I have been learning about local history and culture, while working at a traditional salt farm; and more recently as a local guide and cycling tour guide. Depending on your interests and location, I will bring you to the most rewarding routes for an unforgetable day in Noto. The bicycles are light weighed quality bicycles (Cannondale quick 2). The area is quite mountainaous, so climbing is unavoidable. That means a minimum level of fitness is required. To make the tour accessible to your whole group, e-bikes (or road bikes) can also be available for an extra fee if booked at least 3 days prior.

You can go cycling through the streets of this manufacturing town, and visit some local workshops which are usually closed to the public, and witness the craftsmanship up close. On this tour, you'll ride a high-performance e-Bike, slicing through the breeze as you're guided to historical workshops and local spots that are usually inaccessible, thanks to the unique insights of a local tour guide. Moreover, you will get a tiny-size machete as a gift from a craftsman. Throughout the tour, you are able to experience the dedication and craftsmanship of artisans while gaining a deeper understanding of life in the Tsubame-Sanjo area. The activity is available for both solo travelers and groups.

At the blacksmithing shop with a 150-year history, you can craft your own frying pan out of a piece of iron plate. The entire process, from forging to installing a handle, is completed by your own hands with great care. Furthermore, BBQ with a freshly made frying pan is exceptional. It’ll be fun to use one-of-a-kind frying pan that fits in your hands the more you use it and you can use for your lifetime. Tour guides will take you on a bicycle tour through the streets of Tsubame-Sanjo, showing you local spots where you can meet locals.

The road is fully paved — smooth, stable, and safe to ride. Flanked by steep mountain walls and dramatic cliffs, the route feels like riding through a hidden canyon. Occasional clearings reveal breathtaking panoramic views. As you descend, small farmhouses begin to appear, offering a glimpse into the quiet daily life of rural Japan. Not Tokyo. Not Kyoto. This is Japan as it really is — unpolished, unhurried, and unforgettable.

You can visit Otake Confectionery (sandwich bread), Ameya (traditional sweets), the former division commander's residence, Mochiya (grilled rice dumplings), Takada Castle Three-story Turret, Takada Komachi, Taga Tea Shop (tea and Japanese sweets), and more. You can go there by bicycle and return by local train.

Izu Local Food Adventure and Wood-Fired Cuisine at Quebico. Explore Izu’s nature with us through our work to sustain its resources. We’ve revived 1,200-year-old trails, once key for village life and charcoal production, turning forests into tourism paths. Our MTB tours use these historic trails; pedal-drive kayaks link sea and mountains. Our lodge, powered by wood biomass boilers, supports sustainable living. At Quebico, our wood-fired restaurant, chefs craft gourmet feasts from foraged herbs, fresh fish, and local treasures like gold-eye snapper, using 100% sustainable firewood we harvest from local forests. Kayak to fish, hike or e-MTB trails to gather yomogi, and visit fish markets and a katsuobushi factory to explore Japan’s rural food culture. This private tour, guided in English, supports Izu’s natural and cultural heritage. Our sustainability efforts were recognized by a Ministry of the Environment award in 2022.

The Kawada district of Sabae City is a town of Echizen lacquerware with a history of 1500 years. Tour the roots of Echizen lacquerware on a lacquered bicycle, including the Lacquerware Shrine (Shikiyama Shrine), which enshrines the god of lacquerware, and a tour of a workshop led by a craftsman.

Embark on a scenic cycling tour through the charming streets of Tajimi, where you'll experience the perfect blend of local culture and history！ Visit the renowned Suigetsugama Kiln, established by Arakawa Toyozo, a leading figure in the world of pottery. Witness the traditional process of pottery-making, including clay preparation, shaping, and firing, all done by hand. The tour also includes a stop at Eihōji Temple, a National Treasure with two treasured buildings, and THE GROUND MINO, where you can enjoy works by contemporary ceramic artists. For lunch, choose between Tajimi’s specialty eel or a traditional Japanese meal served on Mino ware.

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