Overview
Bike riding in Japan just got much more accessible with the introduction of our exclusive e-bike tour! Japan is becoming known as a world-class cycling destination and the island of Shikoku is the brightest jewel in the crown, with e-bike touring routes so beautiful you'll pinch yourself to make sure it's real.
Wake each morning to a carefully curated traditional meal, that you can enjoy while dressed in your Yakuta (Japanese gown). Take a hot bath in the natural spring, then make a start on your e-bike touring, riding with fellow pedal-assist bikers and enjoying everything your surroundings have to offer.
While e-bike touring, savor the quiet roads, stunning landscapes and evident traditions deeply ingrained in this iconic culture. Stop to capture the constantly changing scenery, snap a picture for friends back home and catch up effortlessly thanks to the power of the e-bike's assist. Roll into your destination with plenty of daylight left to explore ancient castles, Sake breweries, traditional paper makers and award-winning, contemporary architecture.
This e-bike tour of Japan is seven days of complete enjoyment and an opportunity to create lifelong memories in a very special place. Bookend the adventure with a visit to Tokyo and Kyoto and you have yourself the perfect vacation in Japan.
* If you are thinking of joining us on the Japan E-bike tour make sure to check out our optional tour extensions in Hiroshima (pre-trip) and Kyoto (post-trip) so you can enjoy even more time with the Grasshopper team.
373 km / 231 mi riding. The hilly terrain of southern Shikoku made the perfect place for our first e-bike tour. We avoided the temptation to make the days longer, deciding instead that we would keep the time in the saddle each day to around 3-4 hours and leave the rest of the time off the bike, to enjoy all that Japan has to offer for a curious traveler. The e-bike touring sections are primarily on almost traffic-free backroads, with short sections of road where there is some traffic but drivers are courteous and there is lots of space.
Highlights
- Cycle the Shimanami Kaido route over the Seto Inland Sea
- Visit a sacred temple along the famous pilgrimage trail
- Bathe in centuries-old hot springs
- Take in stunning ocean views & breathtaking ridgetop routes
- Enjoy a morning making traditional washi paper in the small town of Yusuhara
- Ride the deep rural valleys of Ehime & Kochi
INCLUSIONS
- 6 nights in comfortable accommodation selected for high standards & local flavor
- 6x Breakfasts, 7x Lunches, 5x Dinners
- Healthy snacks & water during cycling
- Expert local guide
- Quality well-serviced bikes and helmet for riding
- Grasshopper souvenir jersey and water bottle that are yours to keep
- Comfortable van for support and transfers
- All tickets and entry costs included in the itinerary
Dates & Price
EARLY RIDER PRIZE: Be in the first 4 to book a departure and get 5% OFF the tour price*
*Not applicable with guaranteed, private, or self-guided tours, other discounts, trip credit, or special offers
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WHAT MAKES US STAND OUT
GRASSHOPPER STYLE
With our knowledge and experience of running tours in Japan, we have carefully crafted this cycling route to showcase the cultural and scenic highlights of the country as well as bring you up close to its history. Stay in traditional Japanese accommodations, enjoy tasty local delicacies, and cycling beautiful paths beyond important cities to mountains and coast. You’ll leave this tour with a greater appreciation for Japan’s heritage and some fantastic photos of its landscapes.