Hiking & Cycling in Japan

Yes, foreigners can also participate.
The tours introduced on this page are products that foreign visitors to Japan can also participate in.
This tour is designed for people who want to enjoy hiking and cycling in Japan in addition to sightseeing.

Yes, that's okay.
All of the tours listed on this page are open to foreigners, but some of the information during the tour includes products that are mainly in Japanese.
Full-fledged hiking and mountaineering tours are available in English or Chinese. * Excluding Kamikochi tours.

Yes, we offer tours that are easy for beginners to join.
This page mainly introduces courses for beginners and intermediate beginners that are easy to participate in even for those who are unsure about their physical strength or experience.
Each tour has different walking times and difficulty levels, so please choose a tour that suits your physical strength and travel style.

For full-fledged hiking and mountaineering tours, the guide is usually only Japanese, but the tour conductor who accompanies you will be accompanied by staff who can understand English or Chinese. *However, excluding Kamikochi tours.

Please rest assured that most hiking trails can be left on buses or at hotels.
(Some courses cannot be checked in)
During the hike, you will only walk with what you need. We recommend a lightweight backpack.
For the trail where you can leave your luggage, please prepare separate luggage for Accommodation and bathing and luggage to carry with you during the hike. A carry case is also OK!
If you want to check if you can leave it on the bus, please check the [Highlights] on the product page!

Of course! Many people join alone. Another attraction of the tour is the opportunity to meet people who share the same interests.
If you're worried about going alone, don't worry, tour conductors and guides will be there to support you. In fact, many people who go alone make friends, and some even become repeat customers!

Generally, the tour will be held, but in the event of bad weather, safety will be the top priority and the itinerary may be changed or canceled.
If a typhoon or other hazard is predicted to disrupt the tour, we will make a decision by noon the day before departure and contact you accordingly.
The weather can change quickly in the mountains and other natural areas, so please bring separate rainwear.

For safety reasons, preschool children (ages 0-6) are not permitted to participate.
It can be enjoyed by people of all ages, depending on their physical ability.

No special clothing is required.
Any clothing is fine as long as it allows for easy movement and does not interfere with pedaling.
To prevent chafing and to reduce pain in the buttocks caused by sitting on the saddle for long periods of time, we recommend that you bring cycling pants and a cushioned saddle cover.
Bicycles have chains and gears on the right side. Oil from the chain can turn your skirt black and cause danger if it gets tangled, so we recommend bringing a skirt band or rolling up your skirt.

The event will be held rain or shine. Please bring separate raincoats (top and bottom) if you wish to participate.
Please refrain from wearing ponchos if possible, as they will get wet even in short periods of rain and if there is wind.

The bicycles used will vary depending on the course, but participants will use city bikes or cross bikes.
(Depending on the course, electric bicycles may be used.) Please check the website of each course for details.

As a general rule, the rental bicycles we provide do not come with baskets.
Please bring a backpack or shoulder bag to carry your valuables and drinks.

Cycling tours sometimes run on busy roads or narrow roads.
In order to ensure that you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind, we recommend that you purchase "Domestic Travel Accident Insurance" in Japan and "Overseas Travel Insurance" in overseas.

There is also a Other [JCA Bicycle Comprehensive Insurance].
JCA Homepage

We recommend that you bring your insurance card with you on the day of your trip in case of an emergency.