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A nice scenic ride through a rural town.
A casual ride through a rural town. Our guide was very friendly. Probably not worth more than $100 AUD per person
Half Day Private Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $192 / person
- Location
- Gero
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 102 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- UMESEKO TOUR
- Meeting point
- This is not the meeting point but the address of tour organiser (no staff here). The specific meeting point is Hida-Hagiwara station. It takes 40 minutes from Takayama by train. 8:00am train leaving Takayama is the best option for this tour. Your guide will pick you up at the station by 8:50am.
Description
*Due to bear danger, we offer alternative bike tour. Starting at the Hida-Hagiwara station, we will directly head for a cluster of ten small Maze Riverside hamlets, each with a population of approximately 50 to 300 people, together collectively known as the “Maze Village”, which are regarded as some of the most beautiful authentic set of rural villages in Japan. Because it has no businesses specifically catering to tourists, the area is largely unknown and overlooked in the main guidebooks, though it’s close to the tourist towns like Takayama or Gero. Same as the full day tour, we need to go up the mountain road but please do not worry. We use Panasonic’s electric bikes. If you are capable of a normal bike, it is also easy to handle this e-bike. Getting away from tourist crowds, you will fully enjoy the authentic countryside of Japan in this private e-bike tour. If you visit Hida Takayama area to see the beauty of nature in the rural Japan, this tour must be the best option for you.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 21
- Adult (ages 13–65)
- $192
In demand: 20 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Umeseko Tour
*Due to bear danger, we offer alternative bike tour. Starting at the Hida-Hagiwara station, we will directly head for a cluster of ten small Maze Riverside hamlets, each with a population of approximately 50 to 300 people, together collectively known as the “Maze Village”, which are regarded as some of the most beautiful authentic set of rural villages in Japan. Because it has no businesses specifically catering to tourists, the area is largely unknown and overlooked in the main guidebooks, though it’s close to the tourist towns like Takayama or Gero. Same as the full day tour, we need to go up the mountain road but please do not worry. We use Panasonic’s cool electric bikes. If you are capable of a normal bike, it is also easy to handle this e-bike. Getting away from tourist crowd, you will fully enjoy the authentic countryside of Japan. If you visit Takayama or Gero to see the beauty of nature in the rural Japan, this tour must be the best option for you.
Savor Japan
Savor Japan
What's included
Included
English speaking local guide
Rental e-bike (Panasonic)
Use of helmet
Local taxes
Insurance
Not included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Train ticket between Takayama and Hida-Hagiwara station
Bottle of water
Lunch
Gratuities
No basket attached on e-bike
Gloves
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
102 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum height is 145cm and maximum height is 185cm
- We do not take any responsibility for any problem, concern and discomfort that a person who is out of the height requirement has on a bike ride
- Participants can bring and store suitcases inside of our bike garage during the tour with additional charge (1,000 JPY / group) so that they can directly head to the next destination such as Kyoto or Tokyo just after the tour
- The specific departure point is Hida-Hagiwara station, and your guide will pick you up at the station before the tour starting time
- Please directly contact us via our website "UMESEKO TOUR" if the date you want to book is not available on the calendar
- We may cancel a tour due to poor weather and road condition (full refund)
- No refund or no alternative date is given when you do not show up at the meeting time for any reason (meeting time is 10 minutes before start time of tour)
- We may change the tour route or contents depending on weather condition, risk of encountering bears and physical capability of participants
- After the tour instruction on the tour date, if you or some of your group need to cancel to join the bike tour due to the fact that you cannot ride on a bike safely for some reasons, no refund is given (It is also applied when a bike does not fit your body unexpectedly even though you meet the bike height requirement)
- Not recommended for those who have not ridden a bike for a long time
- Not recommended for those who have any heart or vision problem since there is 1km×2 dark tunnel (participants can choose cycling or walking through the tunnel for safety reason)
- Please note that you have to cycle by yourself from start to end since no support car follows us
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Half Day Private Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida take?
Half Day Private Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Half Day Private Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida cost?
Prices start at $192 per person for this Gero experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Half Day Private Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Does Half Day Private Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida sell out?
It can: 20 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Half Day Private Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is This is not the meeting point but the address of tour organiser (no staff here). The specific meeting point is Hida-Hagiwara station. It takes 40 minutes from Takayama by train. 8:00am train leaving Takayama is the best option for this tour. Your guide will pick you up at the station by 8:50am. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Half Day Private Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Half Day Private Rural E-Bike Tour in Hida worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 102 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by UMESEKO TOUR.
Reviews(102)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Walk in the Japanese countryside
Have a nice electric bike ride with Dai very friendly guide. The weather was not there but the circuit is cool near the river.
Operator response
Dear Beatrice, Thanks for coming and writing a great review about the half-day e-bike trip in the rural part of Takayama. The weather was not so good unexpectedly but I was so glad that you still enjoyed the experience especially the riverside route. If you have any chances to come back to the area, please do not hesitate to contact us. Warm Regards, Dai
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Dai was a great quide -...
Dai was a great quide - it was wonderful to get out into the countryside and explore an area of Japan that others may not venture to. We would definitely recomment this experience to others.
Operator response
Dear Shirley, It was very nice meeting you. Thank you so much for writing a great review for the bike tour. Tokyo and Kyoto are beautiful places but the countryside of Japan is also worth visiting. I love my country and am proud of what I am doing here. Hope you will find another great place in the rural Japan when you come back. Warm Regards, Dai
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A highlight of our trip! Really wonderful contrast to Tokyo and the cities.
We were a family of four, including two teenage boys, and the family consensus was that this a highlight of our Japan trip. The short trip from Takayama on the train was easy and scenic, and Dai met us at the station. We hadn’t ridden e-bikes before but they were no problem, and made getting up the hills a breeze. Dai was a wonderful guide and was happy to share his experiences and insights into Japanese life and culture. We really enjoyed his company and riding through the beautiful hamlets. Highly recommended.
Operator response
Dear Jacqui, Thank you so much for writing the fantastic review about the half-day private bike trip to the valley village. I also had a great time with you with seeing lots of beautiful sceneries in autumn leaves. The e-bike we use is easy to ride on even for a person who have not tried yet like you. We are so happy to show the rural areas for travelers from overseas to give some useful insights that make it easier to understand the Japanese culture more. Hope you will visit the area again and please feel free to contact us then. Warm Regards, Dai
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Amazing
Dai was amazing! He was so easy to talk to and get along with - it felt like going for a bike ride with a friend. We learned a lot about the area and Japanese culture in general. The route was also well thought out. Although it was a very hot day, the cycling wasn't too difficult due to the e-bikes. We would happily do this again if we ever came back.
Operator response
Dear Leah, Thanks for coming and writing a great review about the half-day e-bike trip in the rural part of Hida region. It was so memorable for me too to be with you, especially eating watermelons together at the local shop in the village. I am so glad that you still want to come back here and of course I will be always expecting you to do so. Definitely see you again some day in future! Warm Regards, Dai
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Lovely trip in the countryside - just overpriced
This is a lovely part of the world and makes for a very nice trip. The countryside is beautiful and the guide speaks good English and is patient and helpful. The main reason for rating the trip 3 stars is the pricing is very expensive. At over 200 Australian dollars per person for 3 hours (and you need a train trip to get there from Takayama), it’s over priced. If it were closer to $100 I would thoroughly re on end it for a lovely day away from crowds in the mountains and rivers
Operator response
Dear Andrew, Thank you so much for coming and writing an honest opinion about the bike tour. The reason why we set the higher price than others is we are so proud of where we offer this tour. The destination of tour is a cluster of ten small Maze Riverside hamlets, each with a population of approximately 50 to 300 people, together collectively known as the “Maze Village”, which are regarded as some of the most beautiful authentic set of rural villages in Japan. Because it has no businesses specifically catering to tourists, the area is largely unknown and overlooked in the main guidebooks, though it’s close to the tourist towns like Takayama or Gero. The concept of tour is not just 3-hours bike tour in nature but escaping from major tourist areas to enjoy the difference from big cities and learn the local lifestyle with some informative insights provided by our guide. It was so shame that you felt it was overprice after joining the bike tour. However, we clearly describe these information on the tour detail page including price, duration of tour and that customers need to pay for the train ticket. We know price is so important but it is also very subjective. It depends on people how they feel about it. That is why we try our best as much as we can to avoid any misunderstandings between us and customers, and also to enable them to judge whether they should book or not. Hope you will understand our point and come back to Japan some day in the near future. Warm Regards, Dai
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Half Day E-bike trip
Wow!! What an absolutely spectacular day with Dai. This is definitely a highlight of our trip and a nice balance to our urban days in Tokyo and Kyoto. We are a family of four with two kids ages 12 and 14, and two adults. Between the four of us, we have very different levels of physical fitness but with the E bikes everyone was happy! The scenery is spectacular but most of all Dai was such an incredible guide and answered many of our questions about Japan. If you’re on the fence, I highly recommend you book this trip!
Operator response
Dear Julie, Thanks for coming and writing a great review about the half-day rural bike experience in Hida. We always try hard to give some opportunities for travelers who want to explore Japan more to see and learn cultural differences. I know we have so many countrysides in Japan but also believe that the Hida area is one of the best places to feel the slow lifestyle surrounded by beautiful nature. It was really nice meeting you. Hope we will see again some day in the near future. Warm Regards, Dai
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Fabulous Morning Exploring Around Hida!
Our charming and knowledgeable host Dai gave us a real insight into the town and its environs. He first ensured that we were familiar with the E-bikes and their controls, then explained briefly where we were going and why. It was the first time I'd used an electric bike, but it's easy to master, and makes even fairly steep inclines a breeze! Dairy went at our pace, and we were quickly moving along the Hida River and then exploring further afield. It's a beautiful area, well worth a visit. Don't expect castles, cities and crowds; do look forward to a slower pace, lovely scenery and company as well as an insight into rural Japanese life. Thank you Dai!
Operator response
Dear Ian, Thank you so much for coming and posting a fantastic review about the morning we spent together in the rural part of Hida. Yes, you got a point. We do not have any fancy shops, buildings nor restaurants in the area but we are so proud of the nature. This tour is absolutely not made for common tourists but for someone like you who want to enjoy differences from big cities or love to learn and feel the local culture or lifestyle. Thanks again and hope we will see again some day in future. Warm Regards, Dai
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See Rural Japan
We saw a beautiful part of Japan off the beaten track. The electric bicycles were easy to ride and even an out-of-shape person like me was able to climb hills like a pro. The guide was informative and friendly, and he spoke good English. A unique experience.
Operator response
Dear Charles, Thank you so much for coming and writing a great review about the e-bike tour. The Panasonic e-bike is just amazing. It enables anyone to climb up steep hills so easily. We should be thankful to the provider. It must be one of the most compliments for us that the area is a beautiful part of Japan off the beaten track. Thanks again and hope you will come back to the area. Warm Regards, Dai
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Half day E bike tour.
An excellent tour with a great host, Dai. A must do if you want to get away from the main tourist area and experience real rural Japan. Easy to use e- bikes, small group and guide made this tour a pleasure. Tip from tour guide led us to a great lunch in town at a nice little Italian- Japanese place.
Operator response
Dear Joel, Thank you so much for spending time to write a great review about the half-day rural bike tour in Hida. We want to offer something different from any other tourist area in Japan, then picked this location. As you felt on the day, the scenery is marvelous. We are so proud of it including people who live in. Hope you will get another chance to visit Japan soon. Warm Regards, Dai
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