Cycling Holidays in the UK, Europe and Worldwide, in small groups or self-guided - Japan - Trails, Tea & Temples

Japan - Trails, Tea & Temples - Cycling Holiday

Much more than a cycling holiday, our adventure in Japan will give you a special opportunity to really experience the incredible culture of Japan and meet people ready to share their wonderful cuisine, centuries old traditions and beautiful countryside.

Our two week cycling journey begins in Kyoto, where you experience the contrast of traditional and modern Japan. Here we visit Zen temples with immaculate gardens, catch a glimpse of a Geisha delicately walking the vibrant streets of Gion, and explore the back streets of this 1200 year old city. Leaving Kyoto we then detour off the usual tourist trail, venturing across the island of Honshu to the Japan sea coast. Along the way you'll be cycling on quiet roads through an ever changing landscape of wooded valleys, rice paddies, numerous lakes and rugged coastlines. Expect to eat great food and have a go at making your own Japanese dishes.

The second week our cycling holiday continues on the the volcano filled island of Kyushu heading to the world's largest caldera surrounding Mt. Aso. Enjoy cycling through remote farming villages, rolling pastures and smoke belching mountains. All the more impressive with the seasonal changes adding to the overall scenic beauty.

There is no better ending to your riding day then soaking away in a wonderfully relaxing Japanese bath and with food number one in Japan and we ensure you get the chance to experience it fully, whilst staying in traditional minshuku, ryokan and small hotels.