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- Duration
- 6 hours
- Meeting point
- Akiruno, western Tokyo
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meal
- Meal included
Overview
A six-hour mountain bike tour in Tokyo Prefecture, run by a local operator out of Akiruno. The tour starts at 10:00 from a shop directly across the intersection in front of JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station, which makes it an easy train ride out from central Tokyo for a day that reviewers say feels far removed from the city crowds. The group is capped at 6 travellers, so it stays small.
The route calls at Kotokuji Temple, Kurochaya, and then Akigawa Valley itself, followed by a stop at Akigawa Keikoku Sotonoyu, before the day loops back to the same meeting point. Reviewers mention water trekking as part of the experience. Along the way there is a riverside lunch, a Cuba sandwich lunchbox eaten from chairs placed by the water, plus local oyaki sweets as a snack.
The bicycle, chair rental, waterproof wear rental, and guide fee are all in the price. Reviewers describe the places visited as everyday rural Japan rather than spots that cater to tourists, and one noted the mountain and forest views from the route. It suits travellers who want a countryside day trip from Tokyo and are comfortable riding and walking in water.
From$142.52 per person
Duration6 hours
Rating5.0 from 7 reviews
What's Included
Included
- Use of bicycle
- Lunch (Cuba sandwich lunchbox on chairs placed by the riverside)
- Snacks (Local sweets (oyaki))
- Chair rental
- Waterproof wear rental
- Guide fee
Itinerary
- Meet at the shopMeet at 10:00 at the operator's shop at 219-7 Tateya, Akiruno, just across the intersection in front of JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station.
- Kotokuji TempleA 30-minute stop at the temple.
- KurochayaOne hour at this stop.
- Akigawa ValleyTwo hours in the valley, the longest stretch of the day.
- Akigawa Keikoku SotonoyuThe listing gives this stop as 1 hour, 30 minutes.
- Return to the shopThe activity ends back at the meeting point, around six hours after the 10:00 start.
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What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points before booking, drawn from the listing and from what travellers have written afterwards.
- Getting there. The meeting point is a shop just across the intersection from JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station, and the listing notes it is near public transportation. Reviewers mention the train ride from Tokyo is not far. You make your own way there; the listing does not state any pickup.
- Pace and bikes. Reviewers describe the e-bikes as easy to use and say you cover a lot of ground. The listing classifies it as a mountain bike tour and says most travellers can participate. Expect a mix of riding and walking in the river.
- Getting wet. Water trekking is part of the day, and waterproof wear rental is included. One reviewer called the water trekking the fun part of the tour. Dress so you can get into the river comfortably.
- Food included. Lunch is a Cuba sandwich lunchbox eaten on chairs by the riverside, and the snack is local oyaki sweets. Both are in the price, along with the bike, chair, waterproof wear, and guide.
- Weather dependency. The listing says the experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor weather you are offered a different date or a full refund. One reviewer had a rainy day and reported the guide adapted by driving the group to the sights and hiking into the forest instead, though that is not guaranteed.
- Group size. The maximum is 6 travellers. Reviewers describe the guide as kind and accommodating, though the specific guide on any given day may vary.
Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it depends on decent weather and a minimum number of travellers; if the minimum is not met you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. One reviewer had rain on the day and the cycling and river walking largely did not happen, so the itinerary can shift with conditions. Refunds require cancelling at least 24 hours before the 10:00 start. The listing does not state whether hotel pickup exists, so check the booking page if that matters to you.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
The bicycle, a Cuba sandwich lunchbox lunch, oyaki sweets, chair rental, waterproof wear rental, and the guide fee. Entry to every stop on the itinerary is free, so there are no admission tickets to buy.
Where Does The Tour Meet?
At the operator's shop at 219-7 Tateya, Akiruno, Tokyo, just across the intersection in front of JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station. It starts at 10:00 and ends back at the same point about six hours later. The listing does not state any pickup, so check the booking page if you need transport from your hotel.
Is Food Extra?
No. Lunch and the snack are listed as included. Reviewers also said the lunch was good.
Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?
The listing states it is not wheelchair accessible. It also says most travellers can participate, but the day involves cycling and water trekking, so anyone with mobility concerns should weigh that before booking.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the 10:00 start for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. Weather cancellations and minimum-number cancellations come with an offer of a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.
What Should I Bring?
The listing does not give a packing list, but waterproof wear rental is included and you will be trekking in the river, so clothes that can get wet and a change for afterwards make sense. Anything beyond that is up to you, since the listing does not specify.
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