Hida-Furukawa Countryside E-bike Tour
- 3.5 hours
- JPY 19,800 per person
- 2-4 People (Private)
Hida-Furukawa (15 min train ride from Hida-Takayama)
Catch a glimpse of the authentic countryside in Hida / Takayama.
Itinerary
A circular route for about 13 km in the pure country side of the Hida region. The route is fairly flat and you will enjoy a comfortable e-bike ride. During the tour, you will stop to see rice paddies, a cattle farm, and enjoy visiting a local farmar's market and a spring fountain. Strolling in the Hida-Furukawa's old town with a guide at the end of the tour must give you a deeper understanding of the town and the local poeple.
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10:15AM
DepartureOur guide will give you an instruction how to ride an E-bike before the tour.
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10:25AM
Cycle through the rice paddies and along the riverside.
Cycle away from the town and leisurely ride off the beaten path. Beautiful rural scenery spread out around the town. -
11:15AM
Hida Cattle farmHida is well known for hida beef. But I guess you haven't seen them in your trip in Takayama. Our guide will take you to a local farm.
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11:30AM
Local MarketShort break at the local market. You will enjoy local products and talking with friendly locals.
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12:00PM
Local ShrineDo you know the difference between shrine and temple?
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12:20PM
Spring waterOn your way of the tour, our guide will take you to the local hidden spring spot. Refresh yourself with pure water coming out of the mountain.
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13:00PM
Old preserved townMake our back way to the town, and cycle through the old preserved town, which you find the contrast between farmers area and town area.
Overview
| Location | Hida-Furukawa (15min from Takayama by Train ) |
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| Participant | Max: 4 people Min: 2 people |
| Price | JPY 19,800 per person PRICE INCLUDES: Guided Tour, E-bike, Helmet, and Tax |
| Reservation Deadline |
Reservation deadline: 3 days before the tour date |
| Schedule | 10:00-13:30 (May-November) except Thursdays 10:00/ HIDA LOCAL EXPERIENCE Furukawa Office 10:15/ Tour Starts 13:30/ Tour Finish |
| Note | - This is a PRIVATE tour. - All participant's heights MUST be advised at time of booking. - One kid-size e-bike available appropriate for children (hight 135cm-150cm). - cancel policy - cancellation policy |
Meeting Place
HIDA LOCAL EXPERIENCE Hida Furukawa office 7-1, Furukawachō Kanamorichō, Hida, Gifu, Japan
Detail
This is a local private tour suitable for a family and couple who wants to enjoy cycling at their own pace. Our friendly and extensively knowledgeable guides try to do their best to accommodate things you are specifically interested in or you’d like to see.
Our guides will take you to main attractions, deeply local spots, and beautiful countryside of the town in Hida Furukawa
FAQ
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How is the course like? Should I have to be in good physical shape?
Our courses are rather flat. We leisurely pedal through and no difficulty even for beginner.
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What kind of bicycle do you provide for the tour?
For Adult Panasonic E-Bike Hurrye Gear: 7 Speed Frame size(Suitable height): 150-185cm For child Panasonic E-bike XEALT Frame size(Suitable height): 135-150cm
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In case of rain, do you run the tour?
We don't run our cycling tours on a rainy day. If the weather is not favorable on the day of the tour, including heavy rain, strong winds, or massive river water and the guide judges that the tour should be cancelled, we will send you an email to inform you of the cancellation of the tour by 5:00 PM on the day before the tour date.
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Is there any age limit?
There is no specific age limit. However, the yound age participants must know confidently how to ride bicycles without any assist. Also the participant must be taller than 135 cm to meet the size requirement of our smallest e-bike.
