Great experience - Totally recommend. We really enjoyed this trip. First of all, It was really well organised. The cycling path had great scenery with beatifull coutryside views. If anyone wants to see how people are living in the countryside, this is the way to go. We went for option with e-bikes. These were top notch, brand new bikes. If u are cycling newbie, with these bikes u dont have to worry :) The guide, Kevin, was really nice guy who told us a lat obout region and community living in that area. We have learned a lot and it was fun to listen and talk to Kevin. In the middle of the trip, lunchboxes were delivered to us by one of the Asago cycling crew memberes. These were freshly prepered from local ingredients and it was best bento boxes which we have tried so far. At the end of the trip we had really tasty mochi and coffee, which concluded the trip. Once again, highly recommend :)

Enjoy Cycling in Beautiful and Historical Countryside of North Hyogo, Japan - Enjoyed a picturesque autumn cycling tour exploring the cultural and historical countryside area of north Hyogo Prefecture November 2022. Highly recommended for cycling enthusiasts!

Want to do this again for each season! - I enjoyed the tour and experience very much. We got to experience those small fantastic intimate moments Japan us famous for in beautiful spots free of the crowds. We visited temples, wonderful places to eat, museums and exhibits as well as adventured to cool things like into silver mine and on the ore road. My favourite part however was the overnight stay in the fantastic heritage house! I will never forget that and I’m trying to low-key convince my friends to do it too! It also happens to be near one of the most beautiful spots in Hyogo! I’m also not a good cyclist :P But they were very helpful in making sure I was doing ok and having a good time! Because of the experience with them, I actually started cycling more! Can’t recommend the experience enough!

Easy countryside riding with friendly, experienced guides - Over the past few years, I have become more and more interested in cycling in Japan. Having cycled to more crowded urban areas like Osaka and Kyoto, the chance to check out the more rural side of Kansai was very welcome. The odd cyberpunk/post-apocalyptic Mikotoba dressing plant is of course the "star" of the tour (and the object of its own line of souvenirs). A foreboding and almost alien place that rivals the infamous Les Bois building in Ikebukuro for iconic design. But there's plenty to see for nature lovers and people just looking for a fairly easy little ride through a quiet locale. While my fellow riders (minus the guides) were on Ebikes, I opted for the fully human powered option and found the ride to be quite breezy and in no way difficult for someone who rides on a fairly regular basis. And there is certainly something to be said about the team at Asago_Cycling. Everyone was friendly, informative and attentive to each rider's needs. The bicycle provided was a smooth ride and a far cry from the sometimes rickety bikes you get with certain rental places. If you get a chance, I strongly urge you to try it out and see a side of the "real" Japan you might not get otherwise.

I totally recommend these tours! - These tours are fun and active! The guides are very friendly and helpful! They managed a good collection of historical and brand new spots which were very fun to cycle and explanations were informative! The timing and roads were considerately planned, and the guides gave us all the necessary regulations and cautionary tips in both English and Japanese! We used their electric bikes which were very good quality, but I guess you can take your own road bike! Food in Asago is diverse, and if you ask the guides, they give you recommendations based on your dietary preferences! I recommend it to those who wanna get extra experience of Japan other than Osaka downtown or such places! It’s unique!

Tried one, had to come back for more! - Having been on one tour with Asago Cycling, I knew I had to come back for another! This tour was equally as exciting and interesting as the last one. I learnt so much about the history of Ikuno and the breathtaking route of the Silver Mine Carriage Road! Cycling through the countryside really immersed me in the area's awesome environment. Another incredible experience!