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
[7 days 6 nights]
Immerse yourself in Wabi-Sabi craftsmanship rooted in rural Japan. You will visit "Craft Masters” of Japanese Traditional Handicrafts during biking through breathtaking countryside landscapes between Nasu and Mashiko called "SATOYAMA". Learn and experience Bamboo grass weaving, Japanese Paper (Washi), Indigo dyeing, Pottery and Japanese Sake directly from their enthusiastic “Craft Masters”.
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.
