Hyogo in Cycling/Touring/Pottering

• Age 13～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

Nozato Kaido, which once served as the gateway to Himeji, and Senba Town, which flourished on the Saigoku Kaido road that runs through Himeji Castle Town, still retain many traces of history and a charming atmosphere. You can easily ride an electric bicycle through narrow roads that are difficult to drive on and roads that are a little tiring to walk on. This is a 3-hour tour that will make you love Himeji even more before or after sightseeing at Himeji Castle. <Schedule AM example> 09:15 Meeting Greeting from the guide, e-bike specification explanation and practice 09:30 Cycling starts! The tour starts from the gateway to Himeji Castle Historical spots from old stories and townscapes that retain the atmosphere of the past Spots to see the spectacular view of Himeji Castle (There is no lunch break) (There are 2-3 places where you can take a toilet break) 12:30 Disbanding After the tour, please enjoy Himeji Station's specialty Eki Soba with an Eki Soba ticket! After the tour ends, you can rent a bicycle for free until 5:00 p.m. if you wish. Enjoy Himeji at your leisure! (Vehicles may be changed depending on reservation status) <Schedule PM Example> 13:45 Meet up Greetings from the guide, e-bike specifications explanation and practice 14:00 Cycling starts! The tour starts from the entrance to Himeji Castle Historical spots from old stories and townscapes that retain the atmosphere of the past Spots to see the magnificent view of Himeji Castle (There is no lunch break) (There are 2-3 places where you can take a toilet break) 17:00 Disband After disbanding, please enjoy Himeji Station's specialty eki soba with an eki soba ticket! (*) Guides and staff on the day will be available in Japanese and English. We are accustomed to dealing with inbound customers.

• Age 13～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:30 / 14:00

During the Edo period, the Shikama Highway was constructed from the port of Shikamazu to Himeji Castle. It became part of the Silver Carriage Road, an industrial road that connected Ikuno Silver Mine, one of Japan's largest silver mines, to the port of Shikamazu, and still retains its appearance today. This is a three-hour cycling tour that follows the historical road, heading for Himeji Port, where the sea breeze is pleasant, and takes you to cycling roads on abandoned railway tracks and atmospheric sake breweries. <Schedule AM example> 09:15 Meet (Introduction, explanation of how to use the E-Bike, various precautions) Approximately 15 minutes 09:30 Depart We will guide you as slowly as possible according to your physical strength and weather conditions. Take a break once or twice along the way 12:30 Return and disband Enjoy Himeji as you like! (The vehicle may be changed depending on the reservation status) <Schedule PM Example> 13:45 Meeting (Introduction, explanation of how to use the E-Bike, various precautions) Approximately 15 minutes 14:00 Departure We will guide you as slowly as possible according to your physical strength and weather conditions. There will be one or two breaks along the way 17:00 Return, disband (*) Guides and staff on the day will be able to speak Japanese and English. We are accustomed to dealing with inbound customers.

• Age 13～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:30

Enjoy the nature, history, and delicious local specialties of Yasutomi Town on this cycling tour departing from Yasutomi, Himeji City! The tour includes hiking and a visit to the historic Anji Inari Shrine, while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Shikaga-tsubo. Along the way, enjoy a tunnel bathing experience and lunch at the popular local spot, "Tomisu no Sato." Afterward, visit Anji Inari Shrine, where you can learn about the history of local sake brewing, sample sake, and experience Yasutomi Town's proud specialty products at Shimomura Sake Brewery. The tour concludes with a stop at the Yuzu Workshop Yasutomi Yuzu Association, where you can experience the refreshing aroma of yuzu and appreciate the natural bounty of Yasutomi. Enjoy a special day experiencing the charm of Yasutomi Town through cycling. Participants will be able to experience the beautiful scenery, local food culture, and new discoveries unique to Yasutomi Town. This is sure to leave you feeling healthy and refreshed with family and friends! <Schedule> 8:30 AM Meeting. We depart from our company, Akuto (Himeji), by car for Yasutomi Town, a town rich in nature and history. 9:30 AM We'll introduce ourselves and give a brief explanation of how to use the e-bike before we set off! We'll proceed at a leisurely pace, tailored to your physical condition and the weather. 10:20 AM Shikagatsubo - Visit to Scarecrow Village. Enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by the warm atmosphere of the handmade scarecrows. 10:35 AM Hike. Experience the rich nature of Yasutomi Town firsthand on this hike. 11:45 AM Mine Bathing Experience and Lunch at Tomisu no Sato. After enjoying lunch at Tomisu no Sato, or before lunch, relax your mind and body with a radon experience (mine bathing). 1:45 PM Depart again on a cycle! Feel the refreshing breeze as you depart for your next destination on a downhill ride. 14:45 Yasushi Inari Shrine & Sake Brewery Tour (Tasting) After visiting the historic Yasushi Inari Shrine and spending some quiet time, learn about the history of local sake brewing at Shimomura Sake Brewery and sample some carefully selected local sake. Rediscover the charm of the local area while tasting the sake that Yasutomi Town is proud of. 16:10 Yuzu Shop Stop by the Yuzu Workshop Yasutomi Yuzu Association, where the aroma of yuzu, a specialty of Yasutomi Town, fills the air. Surrounded by the refreshing aroma, you will experience the blessings of Yasutomi's nature. 17:00 Arrival at Akuto and end of tour

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• Age 18～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 18:00 / 19:00

This is a night plan to cycle around Awaji Island at night on the popular fat bike "MATE". Cycle around half of Awaji Island almost non-stop on the quiet night with less traffic! Enjoy an extraordinary experience while feeling the night sea breeze and smell! It's a maximum of 5 hours, so you can plan your own cycling route!

• Pickup Service

• Age 18～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:00 / 11:00

This plan allows you to cycle on the popular fat bike "MATE.BIKE" on Awaji Island. Awaji Island is full of stunning sea and mountain views, stylish cafes and spots. Why not try cycling on the cool! Cute! MATE? Take photos with MATE in various places! It's sure to look even better! Since it's an electric assist bicycle, it's easy to drive, and above all, MATE is fun! The battery supports about 80km, so it's like you can ride halfway around Awaji Island. The recommended route is to go from our shop to the west coast, then head north along the coastline and return to the east coast. Of course, you can plan your own original cycling route while relaxing on the sofa before you leave!

• Pickup Service

• Age 13～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 07:15

This is a cycling tour to try Himeji's famous gourmet food, almond toast. Meet at Akuto Co., Ltd. at 7:15 AM and start cycling at 7:30 AM. Cycle through quiet temples and old townscapes to the shop where you can find the almond toast you're looking for (about an hour). After eating, you'll be guided to a photo spot at Himeji Castle. This is a morning tour (*). Guides and staff on the day will be able to speak Japanese and English. We are accustomed to dealing with inbound tourists.

• Age 13～Age 99
• 5～6 hours
• 09:00

Ichinomiya was once a very important location in the development of Harima Province, and the oldest written record of sake brewing in Japan is found in the Harima Fudoki. We will travel through hand-dug tunnels and idyllic backroads to the birthplace of fermentation. At Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street, where several sake breweries still remain, enjoy a healthy fermented lunch to soothe your tired body after a long day of cycling. Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. <Schedule> 09:00 Departure / Act Co., Ltd. (3-minute walk from Himeji Station) Travel by car 09:45 E-bike specifications explanation and practice 10:00 Cycling begins! Backroad cycling through idyllic rice field scenery "Niwada Shrine," where the myth of the origin of sake remains Iwa Shrine, the Ichinomiya of Harima Province, Roadside Station Harima Ichinomiya Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street 13:00 Oimatsu Dining / Lunch 14:00 Travel by car to Himeji Station 15:00 Disband at the same meeting point

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• Age 7～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Let's go out to feel the wind when the season is pleasant ♪ Let's go cycling by riding a bicycle feeling the wind of the plateau in a pleasant season * Ease of driving on road bikes and "cross bikes" combined with easy-to-ride bikes Guided recommended points across ♪ Guides that know the area will take you to the waterfalls of great views, the shrine that the huge trees watch, and the high plateau where the sky spreads. Once you have the reception, put your bicycle together and it's a simple practice. Let's go! Let's feel the fun going forward pedaling (^ ^) Run through the forest and a broad plateau, and spend a relaxing time at the waterfall of the highlight ♪ (Basically, it is a paved road that can be run relatively comfortably flat) Please enjoy highland cycling of approximately 10 kilometers (^ ^ ♪

• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

Let Meguro the largest island-Awaji Island in the road bike in the Seto Inland Sea! Degree of difficulty will be the intermediate level.

• Age 13～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Let Meguro the largest island-Awaji Island in the road bike in the Seto Inland Sea! With peace of mind even for beginners we become participants enjoy the course setting.