Cycling is a pleasure in Japan

Bike Friday riders explore Kamakura

A family poses at Asakusa Temple

Typical room in a Japanese Inn

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October 17 - 26, 2009: GRAND TOKYO TOUR &
JAPAN BIKE FRIDAY MEETING

Explore Tokyo, the Pacific coast and mountains!

Fall is an ideal time to visit Japan. See old and new Tokyo and visit ancient temples in Kamakura, the Shogun’s capital from the 12th to 14th centuries. Ride to Odawara castle and Hakone mountains, stay in a Japanese inn and enjoy the hot springs. Take a bullet train to Karuizawa highland resort and join Japanese cyclists at their annual Bike Friday meeting. The focus of the tour is to experience Japanese culture first-hand, with time to take pictures, meet people and enjoy the food and sights, rather than long distance road riding. Much of riding will be in cities and in some traffic. Daily cycling distances approximately 20-55 miles, flat or rolling or hills, at a moderate pace (12-15 mph) There is no sag wagon - we will carry needed items in panniers/packs. Minimum 5, maximum 15 participants. Tour begins and ends in Tokyo.

Cost:
$2795 per person, double occupancy; $440 single supplement. *$150 off for Bike Friday riders - $2645 per person, double occupancy, $400 single supplement.

Itinerary:
10/17 Sat. – 10/20 Tues. Tokyo Meet at hotel, neighborhood walk, sightseeing by bike – Japanese gardens, Asakusa Temple, Ueno National museums, Arakawa river path ride with Japanese folding bike enthusiasts, picnic on Tokyo Bay (weather permitting).
10/21 Wed – 10/23 Fri. Kamakura by train and visit ancient temples, Great Buddha statue, traditional craft shops, ride along the Pacific coast to Odawara Castle and Hakone mountains, near Mt. Fuji.
10/24 Sat. – 10/25 Sun. Karuizawa Take the train north to join the Japan Bike Friday gathering – group rides and dinner party and a chance to interact with Japanese BF owners. May include winery visit, antique shop, hill climb. Take the train back to Tokyo.
10/26 Mon. Tokyo Tour ends, depart from Narita or stay and explore Japan.

For details and reservation form email japan@bikefriday.com

Your guide Ruthy Kanagy, is a Bike Friday Travel System Advisor, long-time Japan resident fluent in Japanese, and author of "Living Abroad in Japan"

Comments from Japan Cycle Tour participants:
"You did an excellent job in planning the places to stay, the routes and all the other details. We both enjoyed your unique perspective on the culture." Mike & Susan rode a Tandem Traveler XL

"Thank you for putting together such a wonderful trip to Hokkaido! It was much more than a cycle trip. It was a cultural experience. The food was spectacular, the onsen hot bath a well earned reward, and the accomodation extremely comfortable." Peter & Liz rode Pocket Rocket Pros

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