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Matsumoto Bike Tour: Discover Historic Sites and Countryside
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Matsumoto
Discover Matsumoto’s hidden gems on an electric bike tour. Explore historic sites, scenic countryside, and breathtaking landscapes. Perfect for cycling enthusiasts!
Discover Matsumoto’s hidden gems on an electric bike tour. Explore historic sites, scenic countryside, and breathtaking landscapes. Perfect for cycling enthusiasts!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fukashi Shrine - Fukashi Shrine is dedicated to two Shinto deities, Suwamiyojin (deity of wind, water and agriculture) and Tenjin (deity of scolarship). The Tenjin deity lends his name to the most famous festival at this shrine, the Tenjin Matsuri.
- Yamabe School Museum of History and Folklore - East of town the Susuki-gawa River runs down…
- Fukashi Shrine - Fukashi Shrine is dedicated to two Shinto deities, Suwamiyojin (deity of wind, water and agriculture) and Tenjin (deity of scolarship). The Tenjin deity lends his name to the most famous festival at this shrine, the Tenjin Matsuri.
- Yamabe School Museum of History and Folklore - East of town the Susuki-gawa River runs down from the mountains, past the vineyards and rice fields and the stunning colors of the quiet Yamabe Valley. Get lost for a while as you explore the rich beauty of this very special slice of Matsumoto around the Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum.
- Asama Onsen - Located north of Matsumoto City, Asama-Onsen Village is the perfect place to experience one of the many natural hot springs in the area. Onsen are an integral part of Japanese culture and are recognized for their many therapeutic properties. Matsumoto is one of the best destinations in Japan today to enjoy these thermal springs.
- Matsumoto Castle - With over 400 years of history, Matsumoto Castle is 1 of only 5 castles designated a “National Treasure” of Japan. The other 4 include Himeji, Hikone, Inuyama and Matsue Castles. The original construction dates from 1593 to 1594. The castle walls contain the oldest original five-tiered, six-story castle tower that still exists in Japan today.
What's Included
- Helmet
- Bicycle use
- Private English Speaking Guide
- Helmet
- Bicycle use
- Private English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Miscellaneous fees during the activity (snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
- Insurance (Travel Insurance, Private Insurance, etc.)
- Lunch
- Miscellaneous fees during the activity (snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
- Insurance (Travel Insurance, Private Insurance, etc.)
- Lunch
Additional Information
Explore the city and its surroundings on this off-the-beaten-path bike tour!
Far from the Japanese metropolises, enjoy a deep breath of fresh air and the magnificent landscapes of Matsumoto City. Ride an electric bicycle with your guide through the countryside of Matsumoto and discover the main historical sites of the city while enjoying a country ride…
Explore the city and its surroundings on this off-the-beaten-path bike tour!
Far from the Japanese metropolises, enjoy a deep breath of fresh air and the magnificent landscapes of Matsumoto City. Ride an electric bicycle with your guide through the countryside of Matsumoto and discover the main historical sites of the city while enjoying a country ride through the vast fields surrounding the city. The ideal experience for all cycling enthusiasts!
Matsumoto is centered in the Japanese countryside and is the ideal place to get on a bicycle for an exploration of the city and its surroundings! Beyond the city built around its historic castle, Matsumoto offers all kinds of magnificent rides.
Explore the city’s historic sites, take a deep breath of fresh air, as you cycle around the city, past rice fields and admire the beautiful and traditional Japanese farmhouses.
You will not fail to marvel at the beauty of the landscapes, with the vast and spectacular Japanese Alps as a backdrop.
Location
Matsumoto Station
Tour begins at Matsumoto Station. Your guide will meet you at 9:00am (and/or 1:30pm for the easy level) with your E-bike
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(13 Ratings)
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Joannp653
Aug 2, 2024
Shrines , Temples and to the natural surroundings outside the city . - This is a really nice way to see you way around Matsumoto. The guide is knowledgeable about the area and history. Wished we could have had a few food or snack or drink stops . It was mainly riding .
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Charlie_k
Jun 24, 2024
Does not get better than this! - A perfect way to see Matsumoto and the surroundings! Want to see rice fields, secluded temples and shrines? Want great views of the valley? Want to learn about the history of the area? Look no further. Our guide Kevin has extensive knowledge of the area and led us on a perfect day out.
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Wimwyloeck
May 11, 2024
Wonderful experience in the countryside with stunning views! - What a wonderful afternoon we had, together with our guide Kai (at least we think that’s his name).
The guide was punctually on time at the agreed meeting point, bike helmets in hand.
We went to see shrines, the amazing countryside with marvellous views on the snowcapped mountains of the Japanese alps, and biked through rice fields, which -we were lucky- were being planted at this very moment. Cool experience.
Kai -the guide- was very well informed and we were able to learn a lot about various topics, such as Shintoism, Buddhism, agriculture, earthquakes, samurai in the Edo period and so on… Very informative!
We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who has a morning or afternoon available in Matsumoto…!
The bike ride itself was very easy to do, so no need to be in ‘special physical form’ or something - haha…
Thanks a lot mr. Kai, and who knows, maybe we will meet again!
Best regards,
Wim from Belgium
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Jean_lucj353
Mar 19, 2024
Try without hesitation - We did this activity with Sylvain. We didn't see past 4 hours. We saw some great places in and around Matsumoto and we were able to chat with Sylvain on a lot of topics related to Japan
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G2075wqannaz
Oct 30, 2023
Highly recommend! - We spent very nice and active time during the bike tour in Matsumoto, great opportunity to see the main points of town (without entering). We enjoyed the most the outer-town part with rice and buckwheat fields, beautiful landscapes, and charming casual japanese streets. Thanks to electric bike the journey is really easy and do not require more than standard physical condition. Our Guide answered a lot of our questions, thank you once again! Arigato gozaimasu!
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Garymchap
Oct 17, 2023
Relaxing experience - Great tour, very relaxed and took us out and away into the countryside as well as the usual Temples and Shrines
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Vera
Oct 16, 2023
Loved this ebike tour - This was one of the highlights of my two weeks in Japan. Temples and sites in Tokyo and Tokyo were amazing but this was a peek into Japanese everyday life along the small streets of Matsumoto. Sylvaine was thoughtful and knowledgeable and shared small details that made me want to live here!
Highly recommended for those who are comfortable on a bicycle.
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Derek_f
May 22, 2023
Great experience - Great way to see the Matsumoto area and had a great soba lunch from a local restaurant. The guide was very friendly and gave a good overview of the Matsumoto area
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Y1027vpmichelef
May 30, 2022
Outstanding! - Let me just start with “Kevin was an outstanding tour guide!” He was waiting for me at our appointed meeting place with bike in hand although I was early! He proceeded to check my gear (bike and helmet) and then described the proposed circuit we would be attempting to confirm that I knew what I was getting into before we set off on our 6-hr excursion - even inquiring about medical issues to ensure my safety. After we started, Kevin would let me know well in advance which direction we were headed and made certain he did not get too far ahead so I didn’t lose him traveling through busy streets and crowds of people. This continued throughout the entirety of the ride even after leaving the city and finding us alone riding along quiet country lanes. While on the ride, Kevin made sure I was comfortable with the pace and would stop and provide informational/historical vignettes about the areas we were visiting often which provided knowledge as well as upon occasion, a much needed break as we rode up some very steep trails - I truly appreciated his ability to read his audience which made the ride so much more enjoyable! Because it was just the two of us, we made some pretty good time and were therefore able to stop and visit a few more places than originally scheduled and had a little more time to linger over a delicious lunch at a local soba shop and chat with the ladies who owned it. I would definitely recommend eTours de Matsumoto for anyone looking to get a more personalized tour of the city - Kevin’s love, appreciation, and knowledge of his adopted home was so much more insightful than the standard litany of most guided tours. And finally, don’t let the amount of time assigned to each tour be a deterrent; the bikes are motorized so if you need a break from pedaling you can do so - you won’t be disappointed!
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