Cycling/Touring/Pottering in Japan Page 2

• Age 3～Age 60
• 2～3 hours /4～5 hours
• 08:30 / 12:30

The second most popular tour is the upstream tour. You can encounter beautiful aquatic creatures in the spring water upstream. This is a bicycle tour around rice fields, spring water points, and upstream. Please note that this tour is limited to electric three-seater bicycles, so only those who can ride a bicycle can participate. The targets are river crabs, loaches, crayfish, four types of dragonfly nymphs, mitten crabs, chichibu, minnows, moroko, and carp. (Shallow points only) Gather at the meeting point, use the toilet, and use insect repellent, then start cycling. Please wear a helmet and drive safely. This tour involves cycling around the spring water repeatedly. Since the tour is aimed at shallow waters, it is a safe point for small children, and although exploration requires a little skill, it is a tour to explore the source of the hidden area, so you can make summer memories with your family, learn about the creatures while enjoying the constant temperature spring water, which is cool in summer and warm in winter, and then go home. The appeal of this tour is that there are few invasive species. There are a lot of crayfish living in some areas, but this tour focuses on native species. We look forward to your application. What to bring: Marine shoes (from the end of March to October), swimsuit, rash guard, spats, drinks, hat, backpack, plastic case for taking home + bubble (battery-powered oxygen supply device) What to prepare on your side: Electric bicycle, helmet, rubber boots (from November to mid-March), net, storage bucket That's it.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

We rent E-bikes (electric folding bicycles). Enjoy cycling around Lake Biwa, where you can feel nature, and in Otsu city, which is full of historical sites, according to your preference. We rent out famous brand E-bikes that can be enjoyed from strolling around the city to long-distance cycling, and our vehicles are well-maintained by professional mechanics so you can ride with confidence. 1. Rental (from 9:00): After check-in, we will explain how to operate the bicycle. We will ask for your ID to confirm your identity. 2. Return (until 17:00): Please return by closing time.

• Age 13～Age 80
• Over 6 hours on the day

We rent sports bikes (cross bikes). Enjoy cycling around Lake Biwa, where you can feel nature, or in Otsu city, which is full of historical sites, according to your preferences. We rent out full-fledged cross bikes that can also be used for long-distance cycling, and are well-maintained by professional mechanics so you can ride with confidence. 1. Rental (from 9:00): After check-in, we will explain how to operate the bike. We will ask for your ID to confirm your identity. 2. Return (until 17:00): Please return by closing time.

• Age 3～Age 60
• 4～5 hours
• 08:00 / 13:00

This event is held throughout the year, and after observing insects in the forest (larvae from autumn to spring), parents and children will explore the creatures in the river. On the day, gather at the meeting point and rent a Panasonic electric bicycle (with front and rear child seats, 20-inch and 24-inch MTBs are available for upper elementary school students) (free of charge). Put on gloves and go through the grass and turn over stones to catch fish and crayfish. Spring water and cold water points do not move, so you can catch them with your bare hands. The main targets for capture are turtles, frogs, catfish, Japanese mitten crabs, striped shrimp, Yamato swamp shrimp, American crayfish, Ukigoi, Chichibu, loach, Moroko, Motsugo, Japanese river snail, Taiwanese clam, dragonfly nymph, and river insects. Many creatures live behind the stones and many hide underneath, so turn over lots of stones to see them. Winter observations are easier to observe. We look forward to your participation and applications. If you cancel on the day, we will reschedule free of charge. If you wish to take fish home, please bring a plastic case and bubble tea (battery-operated; only the fish need oxygen). There are many paid parking lots at the local meeting point. We will meet at the market 10 minutes before the tour starts. If you are delayed due to traffic congestion, we would appreciate it if you could consider an afternoon Seesion or change the date. Thank you in advance. What to bring: Marine shoes, change of clothes, swimsuit, spats, rash guard, drinks, rucksack, plastic case for taking fish home, bubble tea What to prepare on our side: Electric bicycle (with front and rear child seats), rain boots (from November to mid-March), net, storage bucket

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

・This is a guided pottering tour for those who want to know the charms of Kinugawa Onsen town that are not listed in guidebooks!・Pottering is the act of riding a bicycle slowly, like taking a walk. The bicycle used in this plan is a mountain bike.・The guide will help you learn about Kinugawa Onsen from various angles, including its history, culture, city guide, and nature. For example, the guide will provide detailed explanations of the ruins of the old battlefield where the only battle won during the Boshin War and the ruins of the old red-light district ♪ We will also show you various viewing spots! Full of highlights, including a tour of the various bridges that span the Kinugawa River (suspension bridges, Fureai Bridges)!・Unlike sightseeing on foot, you can go sightseeing by bicycle to areas that cannot be covered on foot.・When you're tired, you can stop by a sweets shop♪ Let's take a break at a sweets spot connected to the Tokugawa family.・We will also be stopping by a very popular tofu shop without a signboard that has been loved by locals for a long time, so please look forward to it!

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 11～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

[For Beginners] Nikko Kinugawa Mountain Bike Off-Road Experience - This is a plan for beginners of mountain bikes (bicycles for mountain use). - We will explain how to ride and precautions in advance before setting off, so even first-timers can feel at ease! - First, to get used to mountain bikes, we will ride on paved roads, and then ride through wide forest roads. - Once you get used to it, you will ride on narrow dirt roads (unpaved roads) and experience a thrilling mountain bike ride. - The exhilaration of riding through forest roads will be an experience you cannot get in the city. - Enjoy a full mountain bike experience on dirt roads and experience a new way to enjoy cycling! *********************************[Time Schedule] Contents Image: Meet twice, at 9:20 and 13:20 (Meet at Maruyama Park parking lot, then disband (1640-22 Seo, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1264) We will pick you up and drop you off if you are coming by train Warm-up exercises → Mountain bike pre-training Nikko Kinugawa off-road mountain bike experience ↑Tour starts↑After riding on paved roads, you will enjoy an exhilarating ride through a wide forest road.↑Once you get used to it, you will ride on a narrow dirt road (unpaved road) and experience a thrilling mountain bike ride.We are scheduled to disband at 12:00 and 16:00. *The time schedule may vary slightly. Thank you for your understanding.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 11～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Let's ride MTB (mountain bike) and cycle around "Kinugawa", a treasure trove of history and nature. On the tour, you can visit power spots, take a leisurely ride through the majestic countryside, or run along the Kinugawa River surrounded by the murmuring of the river. At the end of the tour, stop by the National Historic Site "Sanuki Stone Buddha". A stone Buddha is carved on a huge rock with a height of 64m. There is a "Kameiwa" on the top of the Sanuki stone Buddha, and it is said that there is a good omen to find it.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 10～Age 65
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day

Let's enjoy Shimane, the country of fate, by bicycle as much as you like! People, shops, landscapes, chance encounters are always found. All of our bicycles are folding bicycles with electric assist. (Vehicle type: Daytona DE-01) Please enjoy free cycling as a means of sightseeing and as an exercise on your days off. We can keep your luggage, so please do not hesitate to ask at reception.

• Age 10～Age 65
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

☆★ A guide will guide you by bicycle from the castle town of Matsue to the suburbs and unique local shops in the back alleys! ★☆What do you refer to when you travel? TRIPSPICE's cycling guide is a city play guide using a bicycle, such as sightseeing spots, places unique to the local area, and special photo spots. We value the originality of our guests, and we welcome requests and shops that catch your attention along the way♪ We will take you on a unique trip just for you! We currently have two courses. Please select your favorite course when making a reservation. Same-day changes are possible. ◆Castle Town and City of Water Course◆We will guide you around Matsue Castle and remnants of the castle town, and touch on the lives of the people at that time. Let's enjoy cycling around the city together by experiencing popular local shops and Matsue's tea culture. ◆Pastoral scenery and lakeside cycling course◆From the shore of Lake Shinji, pass Matsue Castle and aim for the countryside. After driving through the 360-degree rice fields, take a break at a lakeside gelato shop and enjoy nature cycling.