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Explore Nature in Yoshino with an e-Bike Tour
Yoshino
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Explore the beautiful rural landscape and discover the story of Yoshino Town, a historically important town in the southern mountains of Nara Prefecture.
Description: Meet your guide in front of the station. From there, hop on an electric bicycle and head towards the first destination of the tour: the Yamaguchi Shrine. Here you will learn about Japanese nature worship and its importance to local life. Next, head to nearby Ryumon Gorge and take a short hike through a thick evergreen forest to Ryumon Waterfall, a natural treasure of Yoshino. Cycle past terraced rice fields en route to scenic Lake Tsuboro, where you’ll enjoy a fun ride over a suspension bridge before taking a break at an over...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Smartphone holder attached on E-BIKE
Rental E-BIKE
Rental helmet
All Fees and Taxes
Insurance
(Available for purchase at the vending machines on the tour)
Meeting Points
Departure
Kamiichi Ekimae Information Centre
A guide will be waiting for you right outside of the ticket gate in front of the station at the time of your train arrival. There is only one ticket gate for Yamato-Kamiichi Station, and if there is somehow a mix up, the Information Center is about a 30 second walk to the west (left).
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tour participants must be able to ride a bike.
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Minimum height is 144cm and maximum height is 190cm
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the beautiful rural landscape and discover the story of Yoshino Town, a historically important town in the southern mountains of Nara Prefecture.
Description: Meet your guide in front of the station. From there, hop on an electric bicycle and head towards the first destination of the tour: the Yamaguchi Shrine. Here you will learn about Japanese nature worship and its importance to local life. Next, head to nearby Ryumon Gorge and take a short hike through a thick evergreen forest to Ryumon Waterfall, a natural treasure of Yoshino. Cycle past terraced rice fields en route to scenic Lake Tsuboro, where you’ll enjoy a fun ride over a suspension bridge before taking a break at an over...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Smartphone holder attached on E-BIKE
Rental E-BIKE
Rental helmet
All Fees and Taxes
Insurance
(Available for purchase at the vending machines on the tour)
Meeting Points
Departure
Kamiichi Ekimae Information Centre
A guide will be waiting for you right outside of the ticket gate in front of the station at the time of your train arrival. There is only one ticket gate for Yamato-Kamiichi Station, and if there is somehow a mix up, the Information Center is about a 30 second walk to the west (left).
Return
Itinerary
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Yoshino-cho
Yoshino Town, known as the sacred place of cherry blossoms with Yoshinoyama, is registered as a World Heritage site for its historical significance. However, on this tour, instead of Yoshinoyama we will explore hidden gems that are not widely featured in guidebooks and are less frequented by tourists. Enjoy the picturesque landscapes of rural Japan as you ride an e-Bike exhilaratingly. Please savor the charm of the countryside during your journey.
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Kamiichi Ekimae Information Centre
The meeting and dispersal location for this tour. We will provide a brief overview of the tour route and instructions on how to use the e-Bikes. If you have large luggage, we can assist you with storage here.
15 minutes
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Yoshinoyamaguchi Shrine
A local shrine with a sacred atmosphere, the deity of the mountain has been enshrined and revered by the local people since ancient times.
20 minutes
4
龍門の滝
After parking the bicycles, take a 15 minute stroll through on enchanting cedar forest to reach Ryumon Waterfall. While there, you can relax with Shinrin-yoku forest bathing, experiencing the beneficial effects of phytoncide and negative ions in the forest.
30 minutes
5
Tsuburoko Lake
Enjoy a splendid view while riding along a beautiful lakeside road and crossing a suspension bridge. Additionally, we could have a delightful tea time at a hidden lake.
30 minutes
6
Iigai
Yoshino has long been known for its abundant supply of high-quality timber, and it continues to be used as a premium wood. In the Iigai district, there is a timber market where, on days when the wood is displayed, you could experience the soothing aroma of the trees.
