Top Kumamoto Prefecture E-Bike Tours

Guided tour by electric bicycle through the spectacular scenery of Amakusa Treasure Island in Unzen Amakusa National Park　 Do you know e-bike? E-bike riding tours are a popular activity both in Japan and overseas. It is a vehicle that allows you to enjoy nature and culture in a sustainable and wellness way. The electric assist helps your leg strength, so you can easily climb steep slopes and long slopes. Therefore, people who are not confident in their physical strength or women can enjoy a scenic drive that can be reached by bicycle without overdoing it. We have developed a new point and created a new tour here in Amakusa Takarajima. A sense of accomplishment in transportation that cannot be obtained by car. You can directly feel the atmosphere of nature. Enjoy a new Amakusa sightseeing while moving on your own feet on an E-bike.

Jump straight into the life of the people living in the countryside surrounding Mt. Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan. At a small bicycle shop located 900 m above sea level, we will gear up for our adventures. We head out into the wide symbolic grass fields of Aso, a legacy of the areas deep culture. Through the tour, we will experience how the landscapes changes from fields to forests and small mountain villages. The bicycle lets us freely explore this amazing landscape. We will make one 3 hour stop during the trip to visit a local farmer. Only for this tour, they allow us to follow them into their fields where we harvest vegetables and learn about their organic farming. Together we make classic Japanese home cooking that utilizes locally produced food and ingredients of the season. Join us for a tour that allows for free exploration and interacting with locals and their culture. Be prepared for a day of new experiences in a part of Japan you have never seen before!

This tour takes you around the nature-rich Kuma region to experience the bounty of the 700-year-old Sagara Clan. Visitors can deeply experience the charm of this region through a variety of activities, including a walk along the clear Kuma River, a cooking class using local ingredients, and an electric bicycle tour of the countryside. You will also have the opportunity to visit the world-famous Kuma shochu brewery, enjoy the spectacular view from the historic castle ruins, and experience kobujutsu (ancient martial arts). We also offer special programs to experience firsthand the 700-year history of the Sagara Clan. We hope you will find your own special experience on this trip that traces the nature, food, history, and the footsteps of the Sagara Clan in Kuma.