Bike Hidden Japan
Discover authentic Japan in your most soul-stirring cycling holiday ever.
OUR MISSION
Empower local communities, Boost the local economy and Sustain the beauty of rural life in the Japanese countryside through life-changing cycling experiences.
We are locals. We are committed to the sustainability of both the local economy and the natural environment in our region of Japan. We live here, we know every corner of this place, and we have strong relationships with local partners. This allows us to continuously offer thoughtfully designed, unique cycling tours in the region, which, in turn, help empower local communities, boost the local economy, and preserve the charm of rural life here.
FEATURED TOURS
TRANS-TOHOKU Bike Tour
Our signature cycling tour through Tohoku — recommended by Japan's Ministry of the Environment. Follow in the footsteps of Haiku poet Matsuo Basho through stunning nature, rich history, and local culture.
Satoyama & Craft Bike Tour NASU – MASHIKO
Cycle through rural Satoyama landscapes between Nasu and Mashiko. Meet Craft Masters of pottery, Washi, indigo dyeing, bamboo weaving, and sake in the heart of traditional Japan.
Foodie’s Bike Tour NASU – NIKKO
A cycling tour built for food lovers. Ride between Nasu and Nikko, dining at historic ryokans and long-established hotels renowned for exceptional Japanese cuisine.
KUMANO KODO Pilgrimage Bike & Hike
Bike and hike Japan's oldest pilgrimage routes in Wakayama. Visit the Three Grand Shrines of Kumano and immerse yourself in ancient forests, sacred mountain paths, and magnificent waterfalls.
Nasu Slow Life E-Bike Tour
Experience authentic Japanese countryside slow life by E-Bike. Ride off the beaten paths near Nasu, visiting local farms, a forest bakery, a serene Japanese garden, and a wooden castle.
Tohoku SAKURA Bike Tour
Ride through spectacular cherry blossom corridors deep in northern Japan. Discover Japan's largest SAKURA tree and breathtaking off-the-beaten-track Tohoku scenery in full bloom.
TOURS
Epic Tours
Join our cycling tours that offer dynamic road trips, biking from one town to another, for 5+ days. Each tour is planned under an interesting theme. You will be biking less traveled areas and roads in various parts of Japan. You are sure to rediscover the heart of Japan in an epic ride experience. Of course, all tours are guided and under full support.
Relaxed Tours
They are guided and fully supported tours designed to enjoy biking in areas around hotels and ryokan (inns) while indulging yourself with relaxing stays at luxurious resort hotels or onsen ryokans (Japanese style hot-spring inns). Suitable for family trips and people who love to enjoy cultural experiences more. Slower riding speed with shorter (30 – 60km) daily distance.
Self-Guided Tours
In these easy-to-get-going tours, you will rent a bike and a GPS navigation device with preinstalled recommended routes and enjoy riding while following the navigation. There will be no guide or support. You will be free from the hassle of riding in an unknown area while constantly checking a map in one hand. You can now bike like a local while savoring the air and landscape of the area.
These tours are recommended for those who want to enjoy biking the Japanese countryside at their own pace or those who can handle bike trouble.
Solo riders are welcome.
The tour route or length can be adjusted to the season, time, or your requests and biking skills.
One Day Tours
These are half-day to one-day guided cycling activities in Nasu that anyone can join. If it’s your first time to ride a sports bike, don’t worry. Our guide will teach you how to maneuver it. On the calendar select a date when a tour is on and sign up for it at least two days in advance.
Custom Tours
Your ideal Japan cycling tour, built from scratch. We customize theme, area, route, distance, and schedule entirely around your group's preferences and travel style.
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NEWS & REPORT
Reviews from Our Guests
Our guests come from every corner of the world. Here's what they found.
Therese
I was 1 of 5 ladies from Australia all in our 60's and we absolutely loved our tour of the Kumano Kodo trail...
Christopher Graham-White
A wonderful experience. I felt immersed in rural Japan, far away from the mainstream tourist hotspots...
Nan Wang
This is the best bike ride I have ever had. The route is exquisitely planned to avoid urban traffic and to make our ride closer to culture and nature - rivers, lakes and mountains...
Clemens Fries
As a cyclist in Victoria Australia .I had an amazing experience with your tour and guides. Beautiful side roads most of the time the meals and breakfast were...
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