NASU SNOW CYCLING TOUR

Destination	Mt. Jeans Nasu, Tochigi
Duration	Half day
Dates	This tour is currently suspended. Please look forward to our next winter program.
Time	Morning tour: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Afternoon tour: 13:00 pm – 15:00 pm
Bike Rental	Included in the tour price

This tour is now closed for registration.

OVERVIEW

Rent a popular fat bike, a bicycle with oversized tires, get on a gondola lift with it, and ride in a snowy forest at the mountain top!
Ride Experience presents the winter-only snow cycling tour at Mt. JEANS NASU. 
Bike on a snowy forest path between large beech trees to find a spectacular view!

Mt. JEANS NASU is a ski resort easy to get to from Tokyo.
It’s the first ski resort in the Kanto region to offer a guided fat bike / mountain bike (MTB) snow cycling tour! 
You with your bike take a gondola lift to the mountain top at an altitude of 1,400 meters. 
The tour comes with a rental fat bike or MTB. (While quantities last.)

HIGHLIGHTS

This is the only place in eastern Japan where you can snow bike! You can try it out anytime between January and March.
Snow biking is easy and safe with a fat bike, even for beginners.
You will take a gondola lift and will head to a forest path at the top of the ski mountain. No skiers or snowboarders will be in your way (you will not be riding on a ski slope).
Our guide will give you easy-to-understand instructions on how to ride on snow. The route is designed to be enjoyable even for beginners.
To join the tour, just sign up. Everything you need including a fat bike and helmet is included in the tour package.
You can also rent ski clothing and/or snow boots (additional fees apply).

ITINERARY

Check in, rent a bike, and share a gondola lift with your bike. 
Get off at the top. Now you are off to a snowy world! 
First, practice how to ride your bike in an open space. 
If you are new to a sports bike, don’t worry. Our guide will thoroughly teach you how to ride it. So, try that out!
When you get the hang of it, it’s time to ride on a forest path between large beech trees! If it’s clear, a breathtaking view awaits you.

Bike Rentals

The tour fee includes a sport bike rental fee. Choices are as follows:

KONA / CANNONDALE 
Fat bike
A bike perfect for adventures and exploration. It is equipped with oversized tires like an off-road motorcycle to allow a fun and stable ride on rough or snowy surfaces (10×1 speeds).

TREK 
Mountain bike
A versatile sports bike providing a stable ride both on and off road (8×3 speeds).

Tour Details

Tour Name	NASU SNOW CYCLING TOUR
Dates and Time	Everyday between January 5 and March 21, 2021 (there are some excluded days) Please check calendar. Morning tour: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Afternoon tour: 13:00 pm – 15:00 pm
Meeting Point	In front of the information counter of Mt. Jeans on the second floor
Price	12,000JPY per person
What’s Included	Guide, bike rental (fat bike or MTB), helmet, gondra fee, insurance and tax.
Additional Fees	You must pay for parking at the Mt. JEANS NASU parking lot (1,000 yen) on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.  The tour can be chartered for 2,000 yen (per group).  You can rent ski clothing for 2,000 yen and snow boots for 1,000 yen.
Riding Level	Relaxing (Beginner)
Conditions	・The tour is suited for beginner to Level 1 riders  ・You must be 150 cm or taller. ・If you want a child between 120 and 150 cm tall to join the tour, charter a tour for an additional fee (2,000 yen) and enjoy it with your family or group only (children shorter than 120 cm are not permitted).
Maximum Participants	8 people
Minimum Participants	2 people
Rental Bikes	Fat bike or Mountain bike
Payment	Please pay the tour fee in cash on the day of the tour.
Tour Operator	Ride Experience Inc.
Supporter	Mt. Jeans Nasu

What to bring

ID (any one of the members if participating as a group).
Warm, water-proof, and comfortable clothing (e.g., clothing for skiing or snowboarding, cold- and water-proof outdoor clothing). 
*Ski / snowboarding clothing is available for rent at the ski area.
Water-proof shoes or boots that you don’t mind getting dirty. (Trekking shoes are the best, bindings are not permitted, and rental snow shoes are available at the ski area.)
Cold- and water-proof gloves. (Remember to bring them because they are not included in rental clothing.)
Drink (bikes have a holder for a 500 ml pet bottle), energy food, and so on.
Change of clothes. (Your clothes may become dirty or wet from sweating.) 
*If you want to bring your belongings, only a backpack is allowed. (Shoulder bags or hand bags are prohibited for safety reasons.)

Note on reservation and participation

Payment

Please pay the tour fee in cash on the day of the tour.

Tour cancellation

The tour still takes place in light rain. If extremely bad weather is predicted, the tour may be cancelled. In this case, we will contact you by 7 pm the day before.
The tour will be cancelled, even after your booking, if the required minimum tour size is not reached.
If the tour you reserved is cancelled as above, we will rearrange your tour date or refund the full amount.

Cancellation fee

There will be a cancellation fee if you cancel your reservation for reasons attributable to you. The fee depends on the date of cancellation. Thank you for your understanding.

Cancel 7 – 2 days prior to the tour date	30% of the total tour price
Cancel 1 day prior to the tour date	50% of the total tour price
Cancel on the tour date / No show	100% of the total tour price

How to reserve the tour

Please read the terms of service below and make a reservation via the booking form below or by phone. The reservation process is completed when we confirm your reservation.

Caution 

The tour may take longer than planned due to weather, traffic, construction work, or the biking skill or physical condition of the participants. Please set aside plenty of time before your next plan after this event or tour. Make sure to wear a helmet to prevent or reduce injuries. Injuries may not be covered by insurance if you do not wear it.