The Bikes
You can’t enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip, we’ll use well-tuned, high-quality, local bikes that provide the perfect fit for your size and weight.
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The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
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XSelf-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
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Level 1
XLevel 1: Occasional
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills—all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.
Walking – 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) a day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.
Level 2: Recreational
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Walking – 8-12 km (5-7 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
Level 3: Enthusiast
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.
Level 4: Avid
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
Level 5: Expert
Biking – 50-60 km (30-45 mi.) a day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to push yourself.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or well-maintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.
An exploration from Tokyo to Hiroshima
From the lights and chaos of Tokyo to the history rooted firmly in streets of Hiroshima: welcome to a land of beautiful contrasts. Discover the most serene and picturesque pockets of Japan as you visit centuries-old temples, experience the time-honoured tea ceremony and laugh along with the kids as we introduce you to the art of Japanese Kendo (aka fencing)! From colourful city life to the beauty of the Japanese countryside, and the hospitality of a traditional ryokan, you will experience the best this fascinating country has to offer.
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The drive into Tokyo will give you a glimpse at the frenetic energy that springs from one of the world's largest and most densely populated cities. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Explore some of the local points of modern Tokyo. Walk through Harajuku and Yoyogi Park. The extension of Harajuku, known as Omotesando, is now lined with some of the world's most expensive real estate, and the shops occupying this pricey land include many of the leading fashion retailers on the planet.
Rise early for a visit to the Tsukiji fish market, the sheer volume of fish passing through here each day makes it a spectacle to behold. Today you have the option to visit many different areas of the city from Ginza, the world famous home of International Fashion to Akihabara, the famous electronics district. In the afternoon, try a fun session of Japanese Kendo (fencing)!
Today, venture to Kamakura to see the Great Buddha, a large sculpture that survived a Tsunami that swept the building housing it in 1495. Continue to Hakone-a nature reserve and hot springs area with a great open air museum.
Arrive in Japan's former capital, Kyoto, the hub of traditional culture and home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore Kyoto's most photogenic slopes, featuring winding streets against the backdrop of the Eastern Mountains and participate in chanoyu, an authentic Japanese tea ceremony.
Visit to famous places such as the distinguished stone garden at Ryoan-ji temple, the spectacular Golden Pavilion and the Shogun’s castle before breaking for a delicious lunch featuring local specialties.
Explore Arashiyama, one of Kyoto's most loved spots, and visit the famous monkey park! Lunch will be at a Buddhist temple and you will partake in a traditional Buddhist vegetarian meal. In the evening, you will be introduced to geisha—a magical night where you will learn and understand much more about this ancient and usually inaccessible tradition.
Arrive in Hiroshima, the city that entered the world’s collective memory in that moment of horror on August 6th, 1945. Explore the many sights, making a visit to the Peace Memorial Park and Museum.
In the morning you and your guide will take a train from Hiroshima to a coastal port and change to a ferry to arrive at Miyajima, a nearby island known for its large red shrine gate, the Grand Torii, which looks as if it’s afloat at high tide.
Enjoy your morning at leisure before your drive back to the Narita airport in time for your flight home. Sayonara!
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Hotels
Ryokan Hakone Ginyu, Hakone
Tucked away in the lush mountains of Hakone, lies the spa resort of Hakone Ginyu. 'Ginyu' means a person seeking inspiration for a poem by traveling around. Spectacular views of the Haya-Kawa River as well as the Hakone Mountains set the perfect backdrop for poetic inspiration. The essence of Japanese style emanates throughout.
Sheraton Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Sheraton Hotel Hiroshima is a 4-minute walk from Hiroshima Station and a 10-minute drive from the Atomic Bomb Dome. It offers 4 dining options, an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
Palace Hotel Tokyo, Tokyo
With an incomparable perspective on the city and a singular, moat-side setting across from the Imperial Palace gardens, the Palace Hotel is a haven of hospitality—serene and refined and imbued with understated luxury throughout.
Iori Machiya, Kyoto
Located throughout the town, these traditional homes (machiya) have achieved a perfectly balanced restoration - keeping their traditional feel by using the original construction of clay walls and washi paper for the sliding doors, they have all the modern conveniences from wireless to air conditioning. These traditional homes are ideally suited to families. While there is a concierge service, properties are not are not a full service hotel – you’re in a home.
The biking was great but the Japanese cultural experience was even better. The Ryokans, the meals, and the special events such as paper making, saki tasting, etc were really an excellent introduction to the culture of Japan.
Gary Coughlan
There's nothing in the world like a Japanese mountain descent, the way the roads arc and roll with the landscape, like some ancient artist's immortal brushstroke.
Bicycling Magazine
Level 1
This trip is rated Occasional, meaning it’s appropriate for travellers who are in good shape and relatively active.
What’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.
In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.
- All hotel accommodation, (deluxe rooms)
- Meals as indicated (if wine is included in meals indicate here)
- Services of B&R-trained local guide(s) and support vehicles, as described
- All special events and private tours as described
- All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
- First-class trains through
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
Local Bikes
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