full-guided tour 03
Kyoto to ocean
7 days
2 - 8 oct 2025: guaranteed
11 - 17 oct 2025: available
kyoto to ocean 7 days
FULL-guided
Nestled in the northern reaches of Kyoto Prefecture, the Tango Peninsula is a hidden gem for cyclists. Starting from Kyoto, you’ll follow rivers to the tranquil village of Miyama, experiencing Japan's timeless mountain culture. The tour offers stunning views where the Sea of Japan meets white sands and historic 'Funaya' boat houses. It’s a journey into Japan’s rich traditions, where you can savor fresh seafood, enjoy hot springs, and marvel at handcrafted artifacts. A cycling tour through the Tango Peninsula provides a genuine connection with the essence of Japan.
How to get to Kyoto, the starting point of this tour
From Tokyo: 2.5 hours by Shinkansen (Bullet train)
DURATION
7 days
6 night
LEVEL
3: Moderate
DAILY DISTANCE
50 - 70 km
DAILY ASCENT
500 - 1,000m
STYLE
Full-Guided
PRICE
INCLUDED
✔︎Accommodation ✔︎ Breakfast & Dinner
✔︎ Support Vehicle ✔︎ Bike (Hybrid/Road/E-Bike
✔︎ Luggage Transport ✔︎ Snacks & Water
✔︎ Professional Guide
NOT INCLUDED
✖︎Flight ✖︎Travel Insurance
✖︎Lunch ✖︎Personal Item (e.g. Alcohol)
Custom Tour
You can custmize your tour as follows.
Order-made
Work with our expert staff to design a personalized tour tailored to your interests and group’s goals
Exclusice Options
Create your ideal journey with special features like private accommodations and unique experiences, crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
Flexible Solutions
Whether it’s a group tour, family trip, or corporate retreat, we adapt to any purpose and provide tailored plans to meet your expectations.
Hightlight
Kinosaki Onsen
Healing town steeped in 1300 years of history. What stands out the most is how the town has preserved its traditional charm, with no towering buildings to interrupt the view. Walking through the streets in a yukata, visiting the seven famous baths, felt like stepping back in time. It’s a place where you can feel the history while still enjoying the comforts of modern life. Wrapped in the warmth of the hot springs, I couldn’t help but feel the stress melt away.
Amano Hashidate
One of Japan's three scenic views, a veautiful landscape woven from nature and history. There’s a deep connection with history and nature that makes this place even more special. The stunning contrast between the sea, mountains, and pine forest leaves an unforgettable impression. When I first cycled through this area, I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the sea on both sides and the pine trees stretching before me.
Ine Village
Picture-perfect landscape of beautiful seas and traditional boathouses.
Located in northern Kyoto, Ine is a tranquil town where the sea and mountains perfectly come together. The view of the boathouses along the coastline feels almost timeless, giving you a sense of nostalgia. Cycling through this beautiful landscape is an indulgent experience like no other.
Temparature
Average temp | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Lowest in Kyoto (C°) | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
Highest in Kyoto (C°) | 9 | 11 | 14 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 22 |
Reviews
Nick and Tim , USA
Thank you again for an amazing bicycle ride with Lotus Cycles. We had so much fun hanging out with you and getting to know you. And your guidance during the entire trip was wonderful. We loved everything about this trip. It will surely be the highlight of our entire trip to Japan. Stay in touch and if you are ever back in the NYC area, please let us know.
Rick & Diane, Canada
It’s been a week since we arrived home from our bicycle trip in Japan, and Rick and I would like to say a big thank you to the guides, Masaya and Saori for the great job they did. Masaya and Saori ensured we were safe and our bikes were in perfect working condition. They educated us on the culture and cuisine of Japan while adding their individual humour and knowledge. It was great getting to know them.
Danielle & Curtis, Canada
Thank you for a wonderful tour. We had a fantastic time riding the route you created. Riki was an excellent guide and we were so lucky to see so many special places in Japan that we could not even find in the tourist books!
Accomodadtions
3 - 4 Stars Quality
We choose Ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) as much as possible to support local tourism and economy.
Ryokan is traditional Japanese style inns often run by family and in many cases it has Onsen (natural hot springs) on site. It’s definitely the best choice if you want to experience authentic Japanese accommodation.
However, there are a few things to remember before staying there.
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Traditional Japanese room does not have bed, instead, it has Futon mat on "Tatami" straw weaving floor to sleep on. The photo is how typical Ryokan room looks like.
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Most of the accommodation provide "Yukata" traditional night robe, you can wear it to hot spring and restaurants on site. You don't have to carry your night clothing as much if you enjoy Yukata.
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Most of Ryokan provide nice public Onsen hot spring to share, then some of the rooms do not have their own shower and bath. Public onsen has washing place where you can wash yourself.
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Some of Ryokans in remote area do not have toilet in each room. They have public
Suicho-en Kyoto, Kinosaki Onsen
Onishiya Suishoen is located in this historic place. Please come and spend a relaxing time enjoying the graceful space woven by the nature of the four seasons and the cuisine made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients from the mountains and sea, where your body and mind will be completely satisfied.
Hisaya Kyoto, Miyama
The interior of the 130-year-old irimoya-style house has a wooden-paneled hall with a hearth, thick shiny black ceiling pillars, a Shinto altar, and a wall clock, making it feel like you've traveled back in time. You can experience staying overnight in an old thatched roof house while tasting the famous chicken sukiyaki.
Service Information
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We have support vehicle to follow cyclists to back up water, snacks, and other necessary things for the ride. If one of you wants to stop riding at some point of the day, you will be welcome to have seat in our support vehicle.
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Our guides are all cyclists, we know what you need during your ride. We are trained to be a bike mechanic and cycling leader. We also completed 40 hours wilderness first aid training.
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In case of heavy rain, strong wind or other fierce weather conditions for cycling, we may change plan and give you other activities option like hiking, sightseeing, and so on.
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Guides speaks English, and all the information during the tour will be given in English.
Our Services
We have 3 services. Please check details from the below.
