Waterfall E-Bike Tour in Hida-Osaka
- 5 Hours
- ¥ 22.000/Person
- 2-4 People (Private)
Hida-Osaka (40-50 min bus ride from Takayama and Gero)
An E-bike ride along and across the rivers in Hida-Osaka with the local guide. Many things you see in this town are related to the volcanic activities of our mother mountain, Mt. Ontake. You'll find it why.
Itinerary
Plan a day trip away from a busy town and soak yourself in authetic nature by the rivers and waterfalls in the Hida region. Impronptu encounters and conversations with local people will sure be another highlight of the tour!
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10:00 AM
Sign-up and intsructionsMeet us in our Hida-Osaka office. Our guide will give you some instructions how to ride an E-bike before the tour.
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10:30 AM
Local Buddhist templeVisit a local temple of which history dates back 700 years ago.
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11:10 AM
Old trailhead of Mt. Ontake climbingCompare "Now and Then" of our town through the point of view of a mountain climber.
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11:30 AM
Gandate ParkEnjoy the iconic scenery of Hdia-Osaka. Gandate Park and the waterfall may become the highlight of this tour for a lot of participants.
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12:30 PM
Hot spring fountainTaste the natural spring water and learn more about the miracles that Mt. Ontake gives to the world.
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1:00 PM
LunchEnjoy lunch prepared by the local bakery at a special table by the river.
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1:45 PM
Comfortable downhill rideThe fun last part is a long and confortalbe downhill ride. No traffic and no one will get on your way. Chill and let go!
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2:30 PM
Roadside Station HanamomoBefore head back to the office, this is the last stop. Have a short stop at a roadside station. Enjoy exploring local products.
Overview
| Location | Hida-Osaka (40 - 50 min from Takayama and Gero by bus ) |
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| Participant | Max: 4 people Min: 2 people |
| Price | ¥ 22,000/person PRICE INCLUDES: Guided Tour E-Bike(Electric bicycle) Helmet Boxed lunch Insurance Tax |
| Reservation Deadline |
Reservation deadline: 3 days before the tour date |
| Schedule | 10:00 AM -3:00 PM 【2026】March 23 - July 16, September 14 - November 15 except for Wednesdays |
| Note | ・This is a PRIVATE tour. ・Participants MUST be between 150cm - 190cm due to the bike size. ・Participants need bike ride experience, and must know how to cycle and be in control of their bike. ・Children MUST be over 12 years old ・Please give us your dietary restrictions if you have as we provide lunch. - cancellation policy |
Meeting Place
216WORKS, 38-8, Ochiai, Osaka-cho, Gero-shi, Gifu-ken
Detail
This is an e-bike tour along and across the four rivers in Hida-Osaka. The tour will connect you with the authentic Japanese nature. Many things you will see in this town are related to the volcanic activities of our Mother mountain, the active volcano, Mt. Ontake, and you will learn how the land of Hida-Osaka was formed after the eruption of the volcano 54,000 years ago. A visit to Gandate Park, the symbolic park of the town, is also included in this tour. Gandate Park is surrounded by the forest along rivers and waterfalls. The 30-minute hike in the park will give you the great opportunity to quickly enjoy forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) as well.
A 30-minute train ride from both Takayama and Gero, Hida-Osaka is a great place to get to know the Japanese land over lava flow, to feel the nature, and to experience the tranquility of wind and flowing river water.
While you bike along the rivers, your guide will explain how people in Hida-Osaka have long lived in harmony with nature. While cycling around in this small town, you never know who you will meet and who you will chat with. Unexpected welcoming conversations with local people have become one of the highlights of the tour, too.
【What you see】
- Roadside Station Minamihida Osaka Hanamomo
- Gandate Park
- Local Buddhist temple
- The local bento shop
- Carbonated hot spring fountains
- The secret spot!
Tour Review
Who loves our tour?
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Laura Wright
Great way to spend a morning around Hida
Fantastic tour of the local area, with interesting stories and information from our guide. It was great to get insight into the local culture and see some areas we probably wouldn't have found on our own. Lunch was a real treat too, consisting of a prepacked chiller bag filled with local delicacies. Final note is that using e-bikes makes it easy for people of any fitness level to do. The hike up the waterfalls and back was a bit more effort but there are lots of rest stops so it’s OK. Altogether well worth the time and money to do this tour!
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Rose Beauchamp
Brilliant day out in beautiful countryside
This was our best day in Japan so far! You bike through the town through paddyfields and up into the hills, then hike up past stunningly beautiful waterfalls. The e-bikes were very well maintained and make the hills a breeze so if you're not feeling fit it won't matter. The guides spoke excellent English and were really nice - knowledgeable about all the flora and fauna and very friendly. (they also took some great photos for us and emailed them to us the same day). Our picnic lunch (food included) was tasty too!"
FAQ
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How is the course like? Should I have to be in good physical shape?
This tour includes a uphill ride. You need bike ride experience, and MUST know how to cycle and be in control of their bike for the safety.
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What kind of bicycle do you provide for the tour?
Panasonic E-Bike Hurrye Gear: 7 Speed Frame size(Suitable height): 150-185cm
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In case of rain, do you run the tour?
Basically we don't run the tour in case of the rain for the safety. If we decide to cancel the tour, we will inform you by a day before the tour. (The tour may be cancelled if the previous day’s weather forecast (Japan Meteorological Agency) says the chance of rain is more than 60%. Please be sure to check your email before the tour. If you have any questions, please contact us.) For more details, please have a look at "Cancellation Policy".
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Is there any age limit?
Children must be over 12 years old and over 150cm.
