Merging Lands, Bridging Lives: Kokufu E-bike Tour, Immersive Satoyama Scenery and Lifestyle Experience
Grab an e-bike and ride into a refreshing and exhilarating exploration of Japan's satoyama (rural areas where the foothills and farmlands overlap), the roots of its thriving in history, nature and community. 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, whether in the cozy atmosphere of a traditional Japanese home or during your cycling adventure, 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.
Recommended points
● Explore Hida's vast satoyama on this exciting e-biking course.
● Immerse yourself in the history of nature and history of Japan in Gifu - visit wellsprings, rural landscapes, ancient burial mounds, shrines, and Ankoku-ji Temple, a national treasure of Japan and a storehouse that preserves ancient Buddhist scriptures.
● Enjoy a yummy lunch of Hoba-zushi at Sakurano Park, taking in the delights of a regional dish and the wonders of nature's seasonal beauty.
● Support the local community - a portion of the course fees will be used to fund activities that promote the preservation of the local culture.
Overview
- Season
- 2025/4/1~2025/10/31 Private Tour
- Activity Time
- 3 hours 20 minutes (course length is approximately 17km)
- Place
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Kokufu Station (example)
Hirosemachi, Kokufucho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. 509-4119
- Number of Participants
- 2 to 5 people *Please inquire in the case of 1 person, or 6 people and above
- Reference Price
- From 28,200 yen per person
- Starting Point
- Takayama Station (in front of the ticket gates)
- Ending Point
- Takayama Station (in front of the ticket gates)
- Meeting Time
- 11:45
- Schedule
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・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
*This itinerary is an example.
- Important Information
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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).
- Contact Information
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Discover GIFU
Phone number: +81-(0)58-265-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp
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