Hiking & Cycling in Japan

Yes, foreigners are welcome to participate.
The tours featured on this page are designed for international visitors as well.
They are ideal for those who want to enjoy hiking or cycling in Japan alongside sightseeing.

Yes, no problem.
All tours listed here accept foreign participants, but some tours provide guidance mainly in Japanese.
Full-scale hiking and trekking tours offer support in English or Chinese. *Except for tours such as Kamikochi.

Yes, we offer many beginner-friendly tours.
This page focuses on courses suitable for beginners or lower-intermediate hikers who may feel unsure about their stamina or experience.
Each tour varies in walking time and difficulty, so please choose one that matches your physical condition and travel style.

On full-scale hiking and trekking tours, guides usually speak Japanese only, but accompanying staff members who speak English or Chinese will join. *Except for tours such as Kamikochi.

On most hiking courses, you can leave your large luggage on the bus or at the hotel.
(Some tours do not allow this.)
During the hike, you will only walk with what you need. We recommend a lightweight backpack.
You will carry only what you need during the hike. A lightweight backpack is recommended. For tours with luggage storage, please separate items needed for lodging or bathing from what you need during the hike. Suitcases are also acceptable.
To check whether luggage can be left on the bus, see the “Recommended Points” section of the tour page.

Absolutely! Many participants join alone. A tour is also a great place to meet people with similar interests.
If you feel nervous about joining alone, rest assured that guides and staff will fully support you. Many solo participants make friends during the tour and even become repeat customers.

Tours normally proceed even in rain. However, for severe weather, itineraries may change or the tour may be canceled for safety reasons.
If a typhoon or similar danger is expected, a decision will usually be made by noon on the day before departure, and we will contact you accordingly.
Because weather in mountain areas changes quickly, please bring a rain jacket with separate top and bottom pieces.

Children who have not yet entered elementary school (ages 0–6) cannot participate for safety reasons.
Participants of various ages join depending on their physical fitness.

No special clothing is required.
Wear comfortable clothes that do not interfere with pedaling.
Cycling pants or saddle covers with cushioning help prevent chafing and saddle soreness.
Since bicycles have chains and gears on the right side, hems may get dirty with oil or get caught, so we recommend using hem bands or rolling up your pant legs.

Yes, tours generally operate in the rain. Please bring a rain jacket with separate top and bottom pieces.
Ponchos are not recommended because they do not protect well in windy or rainy conditions.

This depends on the course, but city bikes or cross bikes are commonly used. 
(Some tours use electric bicycles.) Please check each tour page for details.

Rental bicycles generally do not have baskets.
Please bring a backpack or shoulder bag for valuables and drinks.

Cycling tours may include roads with heavy traffic or narrow paths.
For your safety, we recommend domestic travel accident insurance for tours in Japan and overseas travel insurance for tours abroad.

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

On the day of travel, we also recommend bringing your health insurance card in case of emergencies.