TOUR OF THE NORTH ALPS: JOURNEY TO NIKKO, CHUZENJI-KO, & ASHIKAGA 2019

Bike Tour Japan’s highest rated tour, and for good reason! Explore the breathtaking mountains, grasslands, lakes, shrines, and hot springs of the Japanese countryside. Reconnect with your body and bike as we discover pagodas, temples, and historic hot spring towns each day. You’ll never forget the crisp clean air as you climb to the Hangetsu Observatory, with amazing views of Nantai and Lake Chuzenji below you. Each day, we’ll savor meals skillfully prepared by the region’s best chefs while enjoying local sake from the rice that was grown in the very mountains and farms we ride through. Wrap up each day with a relaxing soak in the zen hot spring bath at our ryokan hotel.

tour details

  • REGION: Tochigi and Gunma Prefectures
  • DESTINATION: The North Alps, Lake Chuzenji, Mt Akagi, Hills of Ashikaga
  • DURATION: 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
  • DIFFICULTY: 3/5 (options to add distance each day)
  • PRICE FROM: $4,450 USD
  • SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: $750 USD
  • May 10-17, 2019 [Request a Spot]
  • October 13-20, 2019 [Request a Spot]

THE ROUTE

tour details

INCLUDED:
Fully-serviced, quality road bike, plus helmet and accessories
All accommodations: traditional Japanese Ryokan Spa Hotels
  • Full meals: breakfasts, bento lunches, and dinners
  • Snacks and beverages between meals. We’ll have snacks/beverages both familiar and new!
  • Nutritional support before, during, and after each ride
  • All gratuities at hotels, onsens, and restaurants
  • Access to relaxing natural hot spring baths (onsens) each day. (Please note: private onsens are booked separately; if interested, inquire in advance)
  • Expert guides, with extensive cycling and local knowledge, who will go above and beyond to cater to your every need
  • SAG Wagon to support a variety of route options
  • Entry fees to museums, shrines, historic sites, parks, and other attractions
  • Baggage transfers and porterage from trip pick up to drop-off
  • Ability to purchase gifts, local snacks, local sake, etc along the way and put them in the van at any time
  • Pick up and drop off before and after your tour (Nikko Station and Ota Station respectively)
  • Gratuities for BikeTourJapan guides (learn why we don’t ask for tips!)
BikeTourJapan strives for a truly immersive and unique experience. For this reason, each itinerary may be subject to slight modifications. Contact us for the most up-to-date tour inclusions.
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NOT INCLUDED:
  • Airfare
  • Concierge from Tokyo Station, Haneda Airport, or Narita Airport (please inquire)
  • Pre- and post-travel planning advising with optional upgrade to Full Planning  (please inquire)