Yokoso! Japan welcomes you for an amazing tour! From the ancient capital of Kyoto through the heart of the Land of the Rising Sun, riding beside the cliffs of Tojinbo, wandering ancient forests, bathing in natural volcanic onsen, climbing the Japanese Alps to the Castles in Nagano and cycling around the mighty Mt Fuji to the modern capital of Tokyo—it’s all waiting for you in Japan.
There are 10 stages in our journey from Kyoto to the base of Mount Fuji. Each stage is its own adventure and will showcase not only the natural beauty, but also the rich architecture, culture and local cuisine of each region. it has been said that each prefecture is like a different country. We will travel through the prefectures of Shiga, Gifu, Nagano,Yamanashi, Shirakawago and Kanagawa.
Enjoy a unique bikepacking adventure unlike any other on earth. Japan is mystical and rich with culture and natural beauty, and with 70% of its landmass completely uninhabited, the best kept secret is Japan’s amazing combination of accessibility and wild, off-grid living. You are never too far from society or solitude and serenity.
Of course, for this expedition to be truly successful, it is absolutely necessary to create a strong team spirit amongst all our travelers. No rider will ever be left alone or find themselves individually facing difficulty for any reason. It will be the responsibility not only of the guides, but also of the individual participants to help problem solve throughout the duration of the trip, working together to make the most of our adventure as a team.
It will be an unforgettable cycling experience and journey, but also a unique opportunity to educate ourselves on group consciousness and the ability to share—be it joy, fatigue, planning, organization, coordination, defeat or success.
“In the autumn night Breaking into A pleasant chat” —Matsuo Basho
And in this case, success will not be defined as arriving at the final destination but setting off and doing our best to arrive all together.
Dates
8 - 23 May 2026
Duration
16 days
Stages
10
Length
876 km
Elevation
10870 m
Difficulty
Hard
Bike guides from PA-Cycling (specific number of guides depends on the number of participants)
ALL OVERNIGHTS in Hotels, Ryokan and small guest houses
2/3 assistants and respective Snow Machines with trailers depending on the number of participants
Dinner and breakfast during all stages included— Welcome and Bye Bye dinner
Shipment of bike cases from Kyoto to Tokyo — Support van and luggage transport (50 l max) for each participant
Transfer from Kansai airport to our Hotel in Kyoto by train (If arrival on the scheduled day) — Airport transfer on departure day from Tokyo (if departure on the scheduled day)
If departure is from Haneda airport the transfer will be by Bus hotel shuttle (5 min to airport)
If departure is from Narita airport the transfer will be by bus hotel shuttle to Haneda, and from Haneda, with a bus (highway bus – 1:15hr). This bus has a cost of ¥2100 – ¥290
Return airfare and baggage fees
Lunches during all stages and dinner where not expressly specified — Food / Snacks during bike days except where specified
Additional costs in case of logistic changes (extra transfers etc.)
Anything not listed in “The price includes” section
