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[Nagano, Ina Valley] Guided bicycle tour "Discover the charm of red pine by eating - the nature and lifestyle that has been passed down"

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Beginners welcome - First try
Empty-hands OK
Pick-up & Drop-off
Operate rain or shine

Possible number of bookings

2～10
Participating age

11Age ～ 85 Age
Duration

5～6 hours

Plan description

This is a cycling tour of the Ina Valley. Edible activated charcoal made from red pine is popular among health and beauty conscious people, as it is expected to have a detoxifying and body temperature raising effect. While learning a little about red pine, you can stop by sweet shops and enjoy charcoal gourmet food! ~Schedule of the day~ 9:30 Meet at Oshiba Kogen Roadside Station / Explanation of departure procedure and how to use e-bikes / Depart on e-bikes under the guidance of a guide! ↓ Ariga Sawmill / In a daze Brewing / Kashian Ishikawa Alps Factory Learn the basics of red pine! / Red pine beer is available as a souvenir. / Snacks and breaks ↓ 12:30 Lunch is black udon! Soba restaurant Shinbei ↓ 14:30 Forest therapy walk Refresh your mind and body! , Snacks, wood charm making ↓ 15:30 End of Oshiba Kogen Roadside Station

A comfortable trip with an easy e-bike

You can travel by E-bike, which can easily climb hills. It is an easy ride, so you can enjoy the rich nature and lifestyle of Ina Valley with all your senses.

Tour points

① Visit a site where red pine is being used and listen to talks from professionals to deepen your understanding of red pine. ② Stop by a sweets shop and enjoy red pine charcoal gourmet food. ③ In addition to cycling, you can also walk along the forest therapy road to refresh your body and mind.

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 8 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that the following cancellation fees will be charged in the event of cancellation due to customer convenience. Cancellation between 8 and 3 days in advance: 20% Cancellation 2 days in advance: 30% Cancellation the day before: 40% Cancellation on the day: 80% Cancellation without notice: 100%
About event termination	If rain is expected, we will decide whether to proceed at 6pm two days before the tour and contact you. We will decide whether to proceed in light rain if the average precipitation at the scheduled time of the tour is generally less than 2mm/h. In the case of light rain, rain gear will be provided before proceeding. Depending on the weather after the tour starts, the route may be changed or the tour may be canceled.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	2 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	2～10
About duration	5～6 hours 6 hours (experience time 5.5 hours)
Operating period	2025/9/13 September 13, 2025
Assembly time	Please arrive 5 minutes before the activity start time.
Booking deadline	until 23:59 7 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
Locker

Dress code - Must bring items	・Clothes and shoes suitable for exercise (we recommend hiking gear) ・Drinks and rain gear (if rain is expected).
About rental items	E-bike (free), helmet (free)

Matters require attention	Physical fitness level: Beginner (Anyone who can jog about 2km should be fine.) Technical level: Beginner (Anyone who can ride a bicycle and follow the roads should be fine.)
Other notifications	If you have allergies, please enter your allergies in the application form, as each facility will determine whether they can accommodate you. We will try to accommodate you as much as possible, but if we determine that we cannot safely accommodate you, we may decline your application.

Plan attractions

プランの魅力 Running through a red pine forest with a pleasant breeze の画像

Running through a red pine forest with a pleasant breeze A major feature of this tour is that it not only involves cycling through red pine forests, but also stopping at many local red pine-related spots.

プランの魅力 Visit a sawmill where red pine trees are turned into lumber の画像

Visit a sawmill where red pine trees are turned into lumber At Ariga Lumber Mill, which is about 10 minutes away from the starting point, you will see actual lumber and learn about the idea of making the most of local lumber.

プランの魅力 Enjoy a break and try out some dishes made with red pine at a cafe, restaurant, or brewery の画像

Enjoy a break and try out some dishes made with red pine at a cafe, restaurant, or brewery There are plenty of delicacies made with red pine charcoal, such as "Black Kariman," a popular product of "Karintou Manju (commonly known as Kariman)" from "Masudaya Seika," a long-established Japanese confectionery shop, which has red pine charcoal kneaded into it, and "Black Udon," which is udon noodles with charcoal added.

プランの魅力 Therapeutic walk in the red pine forest & mini workshop to make your own souvenir の画像

Therapeutic walk in the red pine forest & mini workshop to make your own souvenir Finally, you will return to the starting point of the tour, Oshiba Kogen, and dismount your bike and head into the red pine forest. This flatland forest of red pine spreads out, and is known as the Ina Valley's forest therapy base, where you can enjoy forest bathing in peace.

Access - Map

2358-5 Minamiminowa Village, Kamiina District, Nagano Prefecture

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Assembly point

Roadside Station Shinshu Oshiba Kogen Onsen Stand Front <Pick-up and drop-off> If you are coming by Chuo Expressway Bus or JR Iida Line, we may be able to provide pick-up and drop-off services to the nearest highway bus stop or station. Also, if you are looking for accommodation, we can introduce you to a hotel that can provide pick-up and drop-off services, so please feel free to contact us.

If you arrive by car

10 minutes from "Ina IC" Parking: 233 spaces Large buses: allowed

If you arrive by train

10 minutes by taxi from Inashi Station on the JR Iida Line

If you arrive by other means of transportation

50 minutes walk from the Chuo Expressway Bus "Ina IC" bus stop

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一般社団法人　長野伊那谷観光局

: Nagano Ina/Komagane/Iida/Hirugami

: Vehicle Bike / Bicycle / MTB Cycling/Touring/Pottering Sports/Fitness Bicycle rental Rental Sightseeing tour/Guided tour Guided tour Guided tour Mountain sports (mountain activities) Forest therapy/Forest bathing experience Nature observation / Creature observation

Selling points regarding safety

The cycle guides are team members led by Grav Bicycle's representative, Oguchi Ryohei, who have completed a guide training course.

Insurance information	Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Liability Insurance (Body: 200,000 yen per person, 500,000 yen per accident. Property: 50,000 yen per accident)
Member organizations and associations	"Japan Alps Cycling" Project
Number of staff	5 people
Number of instructors	5 people