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.
Stop by Kurosakiya, a local fishmonger and side dish.Buy fresh sashimi or homemade ready meals and enjoy an authentic Toyama dining experience (optional, at your own expense).
A special visit will be made to Fumigiku Shuzo, which has been in business for more than 100 years and is not currently open to the public, guided by real craftsmen.Visitors will visit the brewery and sake brewing facilities and learn about the process of sake making, the relationship between Toyama's water, rice, nature and sake brewing with an English-speaking guide.After the tour, visitors tasted Haneya, a well-known brand that is highly regarded in Japan and abroad, including the KURA MASTER Platinum Award and the IWC SAKE Gold Award for two consecutive years.It is a premium experience for small groups and pre-booked, allowing you to enjoy the difference in aroma, taste and finish.Pick up and drop off in a private car.Depending on the operation status of the brewery and the manufacturing process, the location and contents of the tour may change.Alcohol cannot be served to anyone under the age of 20, pregnant or planning to drive.After the tasting, you don't ride a bike, you drive in a private car.
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.
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