JAPAN - KANSAI 2026

Kyoto, JP

🇯🇵10days/9nights | 🍺🍶 SAKE and Beer | 🚴 ~55km per day | ⇵ Intermediate-Advanced | $4000 pp - Dbl Occupancy

Adventure price: Starts at $4,000 per person

Embark on an unforgettable cycling adventure through Japan. We begin in the cultural heart of Kyoto. Enjoy a Whisky Distillery Tour and a delicious sushi dinner, before exploring Kyoto's stunning gardens and temples by bike, including the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine. Pedal around the scenic Lake Biwa, stay in traditional ryokans, and ride to the ancient city of Nara for a full day of exploration. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Yoshino Valley's cherry blossoms before finishing with a vibrant ride into the foodie city of Osaka, where modern city lights meet the tranquility of nature. Celebrate the journey with a night out in Osaka before your farewell. This is the ultimate cycling holiday for nature, culture, and adventure lovers!

Trip Itinerary

March 28 - Arrive in Kyoto

The adventure begins in the amazing city of Kyoto. We will gather in the afternoon for a whisky distillery tour and prepare our bicycles for the adventure to come. After that we will head out to a yummy sushi dinner.

March 29 - Bike tour of Kyoto (About 50 kilometers)

Explore the city by bicycle and take in many of the great gardens and temples. One of our stops on this day is the Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for having thousands of beautiful tori gates.

March 30 - April 1 Kyoto and Lake Biwa - (About 180 Kilometers)

We will spend the next three days cycling around the largest fresh water lake in Japan, Lake Biwa or Biwa-Ko as it is called in Japanese. We will overnight at a local ryoken and hotels along the way.

April 2 - Ride to Nara

Today we will ride to the 1,300 year old city of Nara. We will arrive in Nara with time to explore the city before dinner.

April 3 - Rest day to explore Nara

Nara is worth a little more time so we are giving you a day to explore. There will be a guided walk and sake tasting available as well.

April 4 - ride to Yoshino Valley

Calling this a valley is a bit decieving. This is more of a mountain side covered in 30,000 cherry trees. We will cycle about half way up to our local inn for the evening and take in the beautiful views in the evening before a traditional dinner at our hotel.

April 5 - ride to Osaka

From a beautiful mountainside to the lights of Osaka, today’s ride is all about contrast. We will celebrate our ride with a night on the town in one of Bob’s favorite cities.

April 6 - Farewell. 

Optional add-on 

April 7 - transfer to Hiroshima explore city 

April 8 - transfer and ride Shimani Kaido

April 9 - transfer to Kobe for a good bye dinner and party.

April 10th - Depart for next adventure. 

Price Includes

  • All lodging and transportation once the tour begins.

    • Lodging is a mix of western style hotels and Japanese Ryokan style lodging

    • Lodging has been selected based on quality, comfort, location and experience.

    • Pricing based on two people per room

      • A single room supplement can be arranged as needed.

  • All Breakfasts

    • Provided by the hotels.

  • 7 Dinners

    • Selected to share different types of local food , flavors and experience.

  • Lunches on cycling days

  • Snacks on the rides (a mix of western and Japanese options)

  • Hot spring entrance fees

  • Entrance fees for select temples, tastings and museums.

  • Limited edition Beer & Bike Japan Jersey, cycling cap and socks. you can only get one if you come on the tour.

  • Daily luggage transfer

Price Does Not Include

  • Transportation to and from the start and finish of the tour

  • Lunch on non-riding day.

  • 2 dinners

  • Bike rental, Standard - $900

  • Bike rental eBike - $1250

  • If you choose to bring your own bike we are able to store your carry case safely during the tour.

  • Rail pass add on per person

    • 7 days -$365.00

    • 14 days - $584.00

    • 21 days -$730.00

  • Post trip Add-on price - TBD

  • Single room supplement. $600

    • Some hotels have a discounted rate for singles so we trip to keep this fee at a minimum.

Participant Requirements

Japan is a mountainous country and some sections of the ride will involve steep hills and longer miles.

Trip dates

March 28 - April 6, 2026 + Post trip options