Cycling tour at the Sacred Land of Nishikigoi

【OUTLINE】

Surrounded by mountains, Yamakoshi has nurtured a unique culture and tradition, and you can experience this while cycling on a rental bicycle. We invite you to cycle through Japan's otraditional landscape, which has been selected as a Japanese agricultural heritage site.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Cycling in Yamakoshi, which is famous for its terraced rice paddies that have been chosen as a Japanese agricultural heritage.
• Forget about the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy yourself at your leisure.
• A special map featuring recommended photo spots with a special Yamakoshi lunch box included.
• The bicycle is an E-Bike with an electric assist, so you can ride it easily.
• A part of the terraced paddy field is used as a pond for raising Koi, and if you are lucky, you may see a koi!

【SCHEDULE】 

10:00-17:00
1. Meeting at the venue,
2. Rent an e-bike, lunch box, and map
3. After returing, dissolution

Model Course Proposal.
(1)Yakushi-no-Mori Course: Oratoru(Departure) → Alpaca Farm → Niko-Niko Hiroba → Yakushi-no-Mori → Oratoru
(2) Satomi-an Course: Oratoru → Yamakoshi Bullfighting Stadium → Naranoki Sand Prevention Weir → Satomi-an → (Nakayama Tunnel) → Oratoru

【DETAILS】

Surrounded by mountains, Yamakoshi has nurtured a unique culture and tradition, and you can experience this while cycling on a bike. We invite you to cycle through Japan's original landscape, which has been selected as a Japanese agricultural heritage site.

Model Course Proposal.
(1)Yakushi-no-Mori Course: Oratoru(Departure) → Alpaca Farm → Niko-Niko Hiroba → Yakushi-no-Mori → Oratoru
(2) Satomi-an Course: Oratoru → Yamakoshi Bullfighting Stadium → Naranoki Sand Prevention Weir → Satomi-an → (Nakayama Tunnel) → Oratoru

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Time：4 hours at the maximum (Please return bicycles before 17:00)
• Meeting point：Orataru　[MAP]
  2834 Takezawa, Yamakoshi, Nagaoka city, Niigata 947-0204
• Access：By cars
  30min with taxi from Nagaoka station
• Language support：English (written), Japanese
• Included ：An electric bike for rent, map
• Excluded：English speaking guide, Yamakoshi Lunch Box (optional)
• Free Wi-Fi ：×
  
• Toilet：〇 (Western style)
• Options：Yamakoshi Lunch Box
• Other things to note：This tour is ususally scheduled from March to December. However it may be curtailed due to snow.

【CANCELLATION POLICY】 

7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price
3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour price
The day before the tour date, on the day of the tour 100% of the tour price