• Yoshino-cho - Yoshino Town, known as the sacred place of cherry blossoms with Yoshinoyama, is registered as a World Heritage site for its historical significance. However, on this tour, instead of Yoshinoyama we will explore hidden gems that are not widely featured in guidebooks and are less frequented by tourists. Enjoy the picturesque landscapes of rural Japan as you ride an e-Bike exhilaratingly. Please savor the charm of the countryside during your journey.
• Kamiichi Ekimae Information Centre - The meeting and dispersal location for this tour. We will provide a brief overview of the tour route and instructions on how to use the e-Bikes. If you have large luggage, we can assist you with storage here.
• Yoshinoyamaguchi Shrine - A local shrine with a sacred atmosphere, the deity of the mountain has been enshrined and revered by the local people since ancient times.
• 龍門の滝 - After parking the bicycles, take a 15 minute stroll through on enchanting cedar forest to reach Ryumon Waterfall. While there, you can relax with Shinrin-yoku forest bathing, experiencing the beneficial effects of phytoncide and negative ions in the forest.
• Tsuburoko Lake - Enjoy a splendid view while riding along a beautiful lakeside road and crossing a suspension bridge. Additionally, we could have a delightful tea time at a hidden lake.
• Iigai - Yoshino has long been known for its abundant supply of high-quality timber, and it continues to be used as a premium wood. In the Iigai district, there is a timber market where, on days when the wood is displayed, you could experience the soothing aroma of the trees.

• Rental E-BIKE
• Rental helmet
• Smartphone holder attached on E-BIKE
• All Fees and Taxes
• Insurance

• Bottled water

Discover the enchanting rural scenery and uncover the history of Yoshino Town, a town of historical significance nestled in the southern mountains of Nara Prefecture.

Description:
Meet the guide at the station entrance. From there, embark on an electric bicycle journey to the first stop of the tour: Yamaguchi Shrine. Here, gain insights into Japanese nature worship and its significance to the local community. Proceed to the nearby Ryumon Gorge and enjoy a brief hike through a lush evergreen forest to reach Ryumon Waterfall, a natural gem of Yoshino.

Pedal past terraced rice paddies on the way to the picturesque Lake Tsuboro, where a delightful ride over a suspension bridge awaits, followed by a pause at a viewpoint to savor a local treat. Conclude the tour by cycling back along a forested path, breathing in the refreshing scent of cedar and cypress trees at a riverside lumber auction yard—a part of Yoshino’s 500-year-old forestry tradition. Return to the train station, ready for the next journey.

• Tour participants must be able to ride a bike.
• Minimum height is 144cm and maximum height is 190cm
• There are no convenience stores and a few restaurants around the station.
• This tour includes crossing a suspension bridge at a height of approximately 10 meters above the lake while riding a bicycle. Please be aware that individuals with a fear of heights should exercise caution.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.