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Cycle deep into the heart of nature, to witness the thunderous majesty of the Hida-Osaka Falls (the area with the most waterfalls in Japan), surrounded by spectacular gorges and vibrant, lush greenery as far as the eye can see in a landscape, and beauty sculpted from the elements and the eruption of Mount Ontake more than 54,000 years ago. This exhilarating bike-riding adventure takes you through to Gandate Park and then to Michi no Eki Hanamomo, where you can enjoy a tasty local meal made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This e-bike tour with an English-speaking guide is accessible even for beginners. Ride away into an adventure of a lifetime in dynamic magnificence.
Highlights
Take in the fantastic combination that is the grand outdoors of Hida-Osaka (the area with the most waterfalls in Japan), forest bathing, and countryside food in this exciting e-bike tour with an English-speaking guide. At Michi no Eki Hanamomo, try the yummy local snacks like "midarashi dango" and "gohei-mochi" made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The use of e-bikes makes it easy even for beginners.
Duration
4 hours
Offered in
English
What is included
English-speaking guide
E-bike rental
Helmet
Rainwear
Gandate Park entrance fee
Refreshments
Accident insurance
JR Hida-Osaka Station
Start time
09:00:00
End point
JR Hida-Osaka Station
Discover the natural beauty of Hida-Osaka, Japan’s waterfall capital, on an exciting e-bike tour perfect for beginners and nature lovers alike. With the support of an English-speaking guide, enjoy a refreshing combination of forest bathing, scenic countryside landscapes, and local culture, as you ride through Japan’s great outdoors. Stop at Michi no Eki Hanamomo to savor delicious regional specialties like midarashi dango and gohei-mochi, freshly made from local ingredients. Easy-to-ride e-bikes make this adventure accessible to everyone, offering a perfect way to experience the serene countryside and authentic flavors of Japan.
Schedule
9:00 - Meetup and depart from Hida-Osaka Station
- E-biking for about 30 minutes
- Reach Gandate Park, tour Hida-Osaka’s magnificent waterfalls by walking the “Sennindaki” Course for 2 hours
- Depart Gandate Park
- E-biking for about 10 minutes
- Michi no Eki Hanamomo (Break with refreshments for 45 minutes)
- E-biking for about 20 minutes
- Dispersal at Hida-Osaka Station
※This itinerary is an example.
Availability: 2025/6/1~10/31
Number of Participants 1 to 3 people
Participation is not allowed for those who have back pain, heart disease, a history of anaphylaxis, serious illness(es), or are pregnant.
The following people cannot participate alone in this course - those who are unable to ride bikes, are of less than 160cm in height, are not yet 18 years of age.
This activity is ongoing even in rain (with exceptions for weather warranting warnings).
In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, participants will either be rescheduled to another date, or given a full refund.
Items to bring - warm clothing (it can get very cold in the mountains), comfortable walking shoes like sneakers or sportshoes (no sandals or Crocs), bottled water, towel.
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