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Land Operations and Travel Advising

About

We are fully licensed by the Japanese government to provide domestic Land Operations and have been in business as a cycling and travel specialist in Japan for more than 10yrs. Our staff is 100% bi-lingual (Japanese / English) so we can address both native languages with ease of communication. The added specificity of cycle touring allows us to especially help those who are traveling by bike with almost any of their needs including equipment, transfers and support.

Land Operator

A Japan Land Operator is the company entrusted by a Travel Agent (foreign or domestic) to perform vetting, arrangement and booking of various tour resources such as administration, accommodations, land transport, transfers, entertainment and dining. We work closely with the Travel Agent or Tour Operator to ensure the safety, performance and qualification of the providers so that the Tourist may enjoy the highest quality and safest trip possible.

Travel Advising

We also provide enhanced Travel Advising services that are similar to a Travel Concierge to assist customers with more detailed arrangements, research and in some cases problem solving when unexpected issues arise. In short, we strive to become the expert for handling the small details that make your travel experience the best it can be.
Service
Unit
Price
AdHoc Translation or Interpreting Assistance
Hour
JPY5000
​Domestic Air Booking and Management
Per Ticket
JPY4000
Hotel / Accommodations Booking and Management (per location)
Per Booking (total)
5000 yen +15%
​Rail, Ferry or Bus Booking and Management
Per Booking
​JPY4000
Daily 'Lifeline' Communication Support (up to 30min /day direct access to our staff)*
​Per Customer Day
JPY2500
Special Assistance Requests (Fine dining, Entertainment, etc)
Hour
​JPY5000
Private MiniVan w/driver (Up to 4PAX with light luggage)
Half Day (4hr)
JPY35,000
Land Transport / Transfers Booking and Management (Taxi, Shipping, Parcels)
Per Booking
JPY4000
'SAG' Provision Van w/ driver (Follow van or car for tour - not including, lodging or parking) Includes 10,000 yen/day overnight surcharge.
Per Day (10hr)
JPY82,000
Cycling Guide / Ride Leader (Not including transfers, lodging and food) Bi-lingual, full route knowledge, mechanical experience and all aspects tour capable.
Per Day
JPY65,000
Cycling Guide Assistant Concierge - Not including transfers, lodging and food (General Route knowledge and basic assistance.)​
Per Day
JPY45,000
Equipment Rentals and Other Management (Vendor Pricing Applies)
Per Booking
​JPY4000
About SAG Support. Our specially equipped SAG Vans contain general mechanical service, EV Charging and maintenance parts and tools. They can also transport the day luggage of groups to up 8 participants (1 carryon / duffle per person). In a pinch, the SAG Van can also ferry individuals if they are overly fatigued, have a mechanical issue or use for other tour support operations.  The SAG Van is not intended to transfer the participants between locations or use as a Tour Bus. The driver of the SAG Van is also responsible for general mechanics and helping solve any bike related issues directly or with assistance from other mechanics or shops.
About Guides. We provide guides in 2 basic categories. Ride Leaders and Assistants. Ride Leaders will be bi-lingual (Japanese / English), have full route knowledge of the Tour or ride, strong cycling experience in Japan and also assist with minor mechanical issues on the road plus be able to point out special sights and POI's. Assistant Guides will help in traffic control, navigating and bringing up riders who might have a mechanical. Assistant guides will be language capable in English.
This is the list of most common items. We can provide other services so please inquire if you have any questions!
'Per Day' means up to 10hrs service, after than the Extended Fee of JPY5000/hr will apply.
'Lifeline Support' Per Day is 24hrs. This is a special service to provide Health, Safety and Welfare communications. For example if a Traveler had an accident or issue and needs Japanese native language assistance to resolve. It does not cover casual booking, translations or non-critical communication.
Multi-day tours must cover the attendant's transport, lodging, food and miscellaneous items as an added expense.

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  • Home
  • Bicycle Rentals and Rooms Booking
  • Japan Cycling Trips, Events and Tours
  • Shop
  • Astuto Riders House and Cafe
  • Service
  • Tours Information and Conditions
  • Astuto Team Application
  • About
  • News
  • Contact
  • Travel Advisor / Land Services
  • Support
  • Sidewalk Sale