Ride off the beaten path on countryside gravel roads through forests, terraced rice fields, and riversides in Nasu! Visit master artisans of traditional Japanese handicrafts during gravel biking! Our “Gravel & Craft NASU – MASHIKO 6-Day Tour” has begun! Today, eight American riders visited a Nasu Shino bamboo craft artisan and learned about the traditional techniques of bamboo grass weaving.
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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.
We are a professional team of cycling guides and planners based in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, dedicated to sharing the beauty of rural Japan (Satoyama) with the world. Under the theme of “Hidden Japan — the Japan that can only be reached by bicycle,” we go beyond simply introducing sightseeing routes. We provide in-depth, expert insights into regional history, traditional artisans and craft masters, and the local food culture.
