Kokufu E-bike Tour, Immersive Satoyama Scenery and Local Lifestyle Experience Immersive
Grab an e-bike and ride into a refreshing and exhilarating exploration of Japan's satoyama (areas where foothills and farmlands overlap) and the roots of its thriving. Swing by wellsprings before enjoying a delectable lunch of Hoba-zushi, a local Hida cuisine, at Sakurano Park. The blossoms of the approximately 300 cherry trees are especially magnificent in spring. Next is Ankoku-ji Temple (northern Gifu’s only national treasure, a storehouse preserving ancient Buddhist scriptures), having tea at a traditional Japanese house, then taking in the vistas along the Araki River while cycling. The rare opportunity of spending time to chat with and connect with the locals will surely be a memorable part of your journey. A part of the fee from this course will be donated to the communities overseeing the conservation of the local culture heritage.
Overview
- Season
- 2025/4/1~2025/10/31
- Activity Time
- 3 hours 20 min
- Place
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In front of Kokufu Station (example)
〒509-4119 Hirosemachi, Kokufucho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture
- Detail
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[Departure point] Takayama Station(in front of station gate)
[Destination] Takayama Station(in front of station gate)
[Meeting time] 11:45
[Number of participants] 2 to 5 people *Please contact us if you are planning to participate as a single person or if you have more than 6 people.
[Detailed Schedule]
・11:45 - Meetup and reception at Takayama Station
・12:00 - Depart for JR Kokufu Station by train
・12:45 - Start your e-bikes from the front of JR Kokufu Station!
・13:15 - Hoba-zushi lunch at Sakurano Park
After lunch → Cycle through the satoyama → Visit Ankoku-ji Temple
→ Visit and chat with the locals living in traditional Japanese houses → Riverside cycling
・16:00 – Arrival at Kokufu Station, end of cycling tour
・16:30 - Dispersal at Takayama Station after arriving from Kokufu Station
*The time schedule is an example.
[Reference price] From 28,200 yen per person (for 2 people)
[Recommended points]
An exceptionally exclusive experience
Ankoku-ji Temple is a designated national treasure, a storehouse that preserves ancient Buddhist scriptures written on woodblocks. This storehouse was built in 1408 and is home to a rotating octagonal sutra shelf; the oldest in Japan and stores around 2,000 sutras that were received from Ming-dynasty (1368～1644) China. This location is not usually accessible on regular cycling tours.
Get a feel of Japan's well-preserved past as you cycle this course, from the ancient burial mounds of the Yayoi Period from 2000 years ago to the local Shinto shrines easily found in the area. Take in the wonders of nature's bounty in the satoyama and the scenic views of the rural Gifu landscape that change with the seasons, like its rice paddies, wheat fields, and its pristine spring water.
Enjoy regional food like hoba-zushi and spend time with the locals! Enjoy a cup of tea as you chat with them in the comforts of their traditional home, asking them about their life in the Japanese countryside as well as experiencing parts of it for yourself. They can speak in English so communication won't be a problem.
[Contact Information]
Discover GIFU
Phone number: +81-(0)58-265-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp
- Precautions
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・ Adult participants must be 145cm in height or taller (teens 13 years and
above can join if accompanied by an adult)
・ Please mention any dietary requirements beforehand (especially allergies)
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