Aventura de Ciclismo de Meio Período na Montanha Okutama, Tóquio, com Degustação de Wasabi

Looking for a break from the fast pace of Tokyo? This bike tour is the perfect escape. Just a short and surprisingly easy train ride away, you’ll find yourself surrounded by stunning scenery, peaceful countryside, and a completely different side of Tokyo. The tour moves at a relaxed pace, making it an enjoyable way to explore the area while taking in the beautiful views. David was an outstanding guide who incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about the local area, and full of interesting insights that made the experience even more memorable. He was an excellent communicator reaching out before the day to assist us with transport and navigating our way to the meeting point. The e-bikes were modern, comfortable, and very easy to ride, even on the steeper hills, so you definitely don’t need to be an experienced cyclist to enjoy the tour. Highly recommend this activity for anyone wanting to experience a quieter, more scenic side of Japan beyond the city.

Uma grande aventura no campo! David é simpático e muito conhecedor da cultura e tradições locais da região. Pedalar por Okutama foi uma das experiências ao ar livre mais inesquecíveis que tive no Japão. Apenas a algumas horas do centro de Tóquio, esta região montanhosa ofereceu uma fuga perfeita para a natureza, com estradas sinuosas rodeadas por florestas exuberantes, rios límpidos e o cheiro calmante dos cedros. O passeio levou-nos por belas estradas históricas, por aldeias montanhosas tranquilas e até às deslumbrantes águas do Lago Okutama. Aprendemos sobre lendas locais e rituais espirituais. Um dos pontos altos foi a visita aos campos de wasabi, aninhados num vale sereno onde a água fresca da nascente flui sobre vibrantes fileiras verdes, cultivadas com cuidado e história. Foi uma bela mistura de paisagem, cultura e calma. Cada momento do passeio foi uma harmonia de aventura física, beleza natural e descoberta cultural – uma viagem de um dia ideal para quem procura experimentar um lado diferente de Tóquio.

We book the tour trying to escape from the heat from city centre, it turned out to be a fantastic gat away!! I commute with bicycle a lot in the city thought this tour wouldn’t be too much, thanks God we were riding e-bike! it made the 20km like 10km! David is a wonderful guide, he showed us all around the Okutama lake and paid attention to details, very considerate! We were very lucky to have him as bumping into bears in the woods, he quickly took out whistle and spray and shared the info with everyone we met along the ride. So happy we made it today :)

Fantastic way to get away from the bustling city for a day and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery! David was very accommodating as I accidentally booked the wrong day and he honored the day I intended. The train ride was nearly 2.5 hours from Asakusa but it was such a scenic ride that it was very enjoyable and not difficult. David kindly met us at the station and showed us a place to eat and after the ride, took us to a wasabi shop and a small tour of this quaint town. The ride itself was one of best in Japan! We have done 3 other bike rides and this is my favorite. He kept the pace easy and we learned about so many historical facts about the area. Great local knowledge, friendly, fun. I highly recommend this tour, it’s very memorable. Oh and yes the freshly grated wasabi tasting was amazing!