Guided by Tatsuno local, Ryohei Oguchi, an accomplished round-the-world cyclist
A wonderful experience, discovering the northern part of the Ina Valley, located between two alpine regions. It is said that the name “Tatsuno” comes from the dragon (“tatsu”) that lived in a lake of the area. Since long ago, Tatsuno has been the intersecting point of several roadways. The surrounding areas are blessed with rich resources of water from the Yokokawa Riverand tranquil mountain scenery where locals historically foraged for firewood, wood turners and geta (traditional wooden shoes) craftsmen lived, and farmers plowed their rice paddies. In this program, you can enjoy an abundance of nature beneath beautiful mountain scenery, and see the lifestyles of local residents. Along the way, you will also get off your bike and do two short hikes: one to the beautiful, 50m-high, three-level Sankyu no Taki Waterfall, through a virgin forest in the Yokokawa Gorge, and to the nationally renowned “Snake Rock” and the other to a spot known as “Zero Point”. The program is lead by Tatsuno local, Ryohei Oguchi, a round-the-world cyclist.
Nature/Culture/Activity
・While riding an E-bike, enjoy the beautiful mountainous scenery of Japan and the laid-back lifestyle of the locals. There are also historical Buddhist stone monuments that can be seen.
・Enjoy two short treks: one into Yokokawa Gorge, and the other to “Zero Point”, where the lines of latitude and longitude are integers at their point of intersection.
・Lunch is a soup set, full of local ingredients, served fresh from a kitchen car.
・Breaks for coffee, tea and local snacks.
26,000JPY~ / person for 4ppl
25,000JPY~ / person for 5ppl
24,000JPY~ / person for 6ppl
23,000JPY~ / person for 7ppl
22,000JPY~ / person for 8-10ppl
Heartland Japan
09:00/18:30
09:00 Meet at GRAV BICYCLE STATION (Tatsuno Town)
09:00-09:15 Briefing, start riding
10:00-11:00 Ride to Jyaishi Camping Site (via a large thatched guest house)
11:00 Arrive at Jyaishi Camping Site
11:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-14:00 Trek (Yokokawa Gorge )
14:00 Return to Jyaishi Camping Site
15:00-16:00 Ride (Kawashima Area ~ Tatsuno Area)
16:00-17:00 Trek to Zero Point
17:00-17:30 Ride (Zero Point ~ Mt. Ohjyo)
17:30 Peak of Mt. Ohjyo (Panorama view of Ina Valley! Even enjoy sunset if weather permits!)
17:30-18:30 Ride (Mt. Ohjyo ~ GRAV BICYCLE STATION)
18:30 Finish at GRAV BICYCLE STATION (Tatsuno Town)
GRAV BICYCLE STATION (7min walk from JR Tatsuno Station on JR Iida Line)
GRAV BICYCLE STATION
[Parking: Available]
April ~ October
18 yrs and above
14 days prior
Minimum 4 Maximum 10
Clothing and shoes you can move in, rain gear (coat/pants), drinks (about 1 liter), snack (optional)
4
[Distance: 47.8km, Elevation Climb: 998m]
The route includes a long ride on E-bikes with climbs and descents, including about an hour of off-road riding. There are also two short-treks, which will take about 90 minutes and 60 minutes respectively. Participants will need a good level of fitness and endurance.
4
trek features some challenging terrain and steep sections, so please watch your step – some trail experience is also necessary.
Japanese guide fee, English translator fee, lunch, hot coffee/tea with local snacks
E-bike rental (rental fee 5,000JPY/per person), transportation to/from the meeting point, insurance (please purchase travel insurance in your own country), anything else not specified in “what is included” above.
(The bank transfer fees are responsibility of the participants)
N/A
[Cancellation at customer’s convenience]
-8 to 20 days prior 20%
-2 to 7 days prior 30%
-Day before 40%
-Same day/No show 100%
[Cancellation at the discretion of the organizer]
-In the case of stormy or freezing weather, departure cancelation will be determined the day before
and contact will be made only if the tour is canceled. In the case that the activity is canceled due to
unforeseen circumstances, no cancellation fee is required.
-In the case of light rain, the tour will go ahead with waterproof gear.
-After the tour begins, depending on the weather, we may have to change the route or cancel the
tour. In this case, no refund will be given.
-If the tour cannot continue after it has started due to bad weather, no refunds will be given.