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ROAD - Japan
Cycling in Japan
Grade: B/C
RIDE PROFILE Av. daily distance: 50km (31 miles) No. of days cycling: 7.5 Vehicle support: 100% Terrain and route: surface mostly good tarmac but with some unsurfaced sections. Some routes follow main roads with traffic. Japan is mountainous and there are some tough climbs and long downhills, but vehicle support is always available. The heat can make the going tough. TRIP DETAILS Group: min. 7, max. 16, plus leader and driver. Accommodation: 10 nights hotels, 3 nights in ryokans traditional Japanese guesthouses. Food: 2 breakfasts and 2 evening meals included.
Mt. Fuji
Cycle the land of the Samurai and teahouses, plus explore the incredible cities of Kyoto and Tokyo
apan is a contrast between ultra modern sophistication as exemplified by the city of Tokyo, and the natural splendour of its mountains that cover approximately eighty percent of one of the most forested countries in the world. We cycle down Japans highest mountain, Mt Fuji, and past lakes of deep blue in areas rich in natural beauty. Enjoy onsen (hot spring baths), sipping sake, while taking in the dramatic mountains and coastline of Japan using the highly efficient train system. Our itinerary finishes in Kyoto, one of the most splendid cities in Asia: here we enjoy the serenity of its countless temples and relax in its superb Zen gardens, with Geishas walking the streets. From Kyoto we make a daytrip to the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima.
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ITINERARY
Day 1 Depart London. 2 Arrive Tokyo. 3 A full days city tour of Tokyo including the Senso-ji Temple. 4 Train to Nagano, warm up ride on cycle track. 5 Transfer to Minekata Pass and cycle to Hakuba and on to Matsumoto; visit Matsumoto Castle. 6 Transfer to Station Five on Mt Fuji; cycle down mountain road to Fujiyoshida at the base of mountain. 7 Ride past five Lakes to Fujinomiya. 8 Train to Tsuruga for sightseeing; cycle past scenic Kehi Pine Grove to Mikata. 9 Ride from Mikata along the coast to the port city of Maizuru. 10 Ride from Maizuru to the nostalgic old village of Miyama with its thatched houses. 11 Cycle from Miyama to Kyoto, an atmospheric city set amidst beautiful hills.
15 DAYS
12 City tour of Kyoto including Zen gardens. 13 Free in Kyoto to explore shrines and temples. 14 Day trip to Hiroshima, now rebuilt after WWII; visit Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima. 15 Transfer to Osaka; Fly to London.
Trip code MOP " 15 days Sat to Sat Trip Code 2008 Start End Flight Land inc. only
MOP815 12 Apr 26 Apr 2749 2149 MOP838 25 Oct 08 Nov 2799 2149 MOP843 01 Nov 15 Nov 2799 2149 No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person ¤ Recommended carbon offset £15 ¤ Single rooms not available ¤ Land only start Tokyo day 2, end Kyoto day 15 ¤ Insurance £83
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BIKE HIRE
Japan: Specalized Crossrider CE Sport bikes or similar £110, paid on booking From UK: £125, paid on booking
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