[Driver’s license required] Yahiko Petit E-Motorcycle Tour: Half-Day Course to Fully Enjoy Yahiko

【OUTLINE】

Hop on an E-TUKTUK or E-Motorcycle and embark on an adventure! Rent an electric slow mobility vehicle and tour around Yahiko, taking in the scents of nature, the sounds of the wind and birds. You can follow the course or create your own route. Experience the local charm of Japan on an unforgettable journey through Yahiko!

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Perfect for those who want to fully enjoy Yahiko Village! Visit Yahiko Shrine, tour the village, and spend a solid hour enjoying the ropeway!
  
• It was the god of Yahiko who brought rice cultivation to Niigata! Embark on a power-charging journey through the birthplace of Echigo culture in a sustainable E-Motorcycle.
• Pass under Japan's tallest 30-meter torii gate and visit Yahiko Shrine, a powerful spiritual site founded over 2,400 years ago. Try the fireball stone (Hinotama Stone) fortune-telling!
• Enjoy breathtaking views of the Echigo Plain and the Sea of Japan from Mt.Yahiko Ropeway, with clear vistas of Sado Island on good weather days!
• Experience the freedom and sense of liberation not possible with public transportation, fully enjoying Yahiko's nature. Travel to your destination becomes an exhilarating adventure!

【SCHEDULE】

You can choose the start time for this plan. Please choose your preferred start time when you make your reservation.

*There is no fixed duration for each spot, and you have 4 hours to enjoy as you please.
 The following is just a suggested route with recommended spots that you can visit, but they are not mandatory.

《Sample Course》

[00:00]　Check-In and Departure (Tourist Information Center)

■Big Zelkova Tree (Kamisuwa Shrine)
Be soothed by the approximately 1,000-year-old Big Zelkova Tree in the grounds of Kamisuwa Shrine, believed to protect the land and ward off disasters, and worshipped as a god of agriculture.

■Cedar tree path to shrine (Outbound)
Enjoy the historic Yahiko Cedar tree path to shrine, a natural monument and prefectural cultural property, feeling the centuries-old history as you explore by TUKTUK or Motorcycle.

■Furusato School (Yahiko Village Community Center)
A rare wooden school building in Niigata Prefecture, showcasing themed exhibits of old tools and toys, providing insight into traditional Japanese life.

■Triangle Field (Hachimai-zawa Forest Path Branch)
A vast landscape that epitomizes Yahiko's scenery, offering a peaceful time with a backdrop of Mt. Yahiko.

■Akasaka Street (Return trip)
Proceed towards Yahiko Shrine without passing through the cedar tree path.

■Haraedo Shrine
As the name suggests, this shrine is dedicated to the god of purification. Cleanse yourself before visiting the main hall of Yahiko Shrine.

■Yahiko Shrine
The symbol of Yahiko Village, affectionately known as "Oyahikosama.
*At Yahiko Shrine, you offer your prayers with two bows, four claps, and one bow.

■Mt.Yahiko Ropeway
Enjoy a 5-minute aerial stroll to the mountain summit station. The view from the 100-meter-high panorama tower is stunning! On clear days, you can see as far as Sado Island.

■Rice Field Area
As the rice planting season comes to an end, see Mt. Yahiko reflected in the mirror-like water-filled rice fields, a nostalgic and beautiful landscape of Niigata.

■Great Torii Gate
Pass under the majestic Great Torii Gate, built in 1982 to commemorate the opening of the Joetsu Shinkansen, and now a symbol of Yahiko. The upper frame is the size of 12 tatami mats!

■Narisawa Shop
Visit the famous Narisawa Shop, known for its "Curry Beans," a renowned local specialty. The eye-catching ivy-covered exterior is also a hidden spot for autumn leaves.

[04:00]　Arrival (Tourist Information Center)
Return to Yahiko Tourist Information Center after your E-Motorcycle exploration.

【DETAILS】

Yahiko Village in Niigata Prefecture is known as the place where Amanokagayama-no-Mikoto, the great-grandson of Amaterasu-Omikami, passed down all aspects of Echigo culture, including fishing, farming, and craftsmanship. In addition to its unique history and culture, the village is blessed with beautiful natural scenery throughout the four seasons and two hot springs, Yahiko-Yu Shrine Hot Spring and Yahiko Sakuraigo Hot Spring. These make it one of the premier tourist destinations in Niigata Prefecture.

It is said that Amanokagayama-no-Mikoto, the great-grandson of Amaterasu-Omikami, landed on the coast west of Mt. Yahiko after crossing the Sea of Japan in ancient times. Since landing, Amanokagayama-no-Mikoto taught the people of Echigo various techniques such as making salt from seawater, fishing with nets and hooks, and rice cultivation. Furthermore, the ironworking techniques that are now thriving in Tsubame City and Sanjo City were also taught by Amanokagayama-no-Mikoto. This rich Echigo culture of fishing, farming, and craftsmanship has its roots here in Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture.

Experience the heartwarming sights of more than 50 types of cherry blossoms in spring, the mirror-like rice paddies during the planting season in the Echigo Plain, beautiful wisteria and hydrangeas, striking autumn leaves in the Momiji Valley, and snowy landscapes. Enjoy the sacred atmosphere and stunning seasonal scenery with the "Yahiko Petit Trip."

《Vehicle Guide》
▼Tiny E-Motorcycle
A small electric motorcycle where you can directly feel the scent of nature and the sound of the wind. With a top speed of about 30 km/h, it's perfect for first-time riders. Because it's electric, it's also quiet, so why not go for a leisurely motorcycle ride while chatting with 2 or 3 friends?

*Requires a valid International driver's license
*Seats 1 person

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：4 hours
• Meeting point：Hikonabi Yahiko Tourist Information Center (Yahiko Tourism Association) [MAP]
  971-4 Yahiko, Yahiko Village, Nishi-kanbara County, Niigata, 959-0323
  
• Access： 3-minute walk from Yahiko Station on the JR Yahiko Line, across from the police box.
• Language support：Japanese, English, Chinese
• Included：
  ・Electric mobility rental fee
  ・Helmet rental fee
  ・Free practice session
  ・Pre-tour guide without accompaniment
  ・Touring map
  ・Mt.Yahiko Ropeway ticket
• Excluded：
  ・Optional insurance (500 yen)
  ・Souvenirs if stopping by Narisawa Shop
• Items to bring：Valid International driver's license / Driver’s license (Valid International Driving Permit) 
  
• Clothes：Pants are recommended.
  
• Participation requirements：
  【Age】
  ・16 years and older with a moped license (Valid International Driving Permit)
  ・18 years and older with a driver’s license (Valid International Driving Permit)
  
  【Weight restrictions】
  ・Motorcycle / Weight 100kg or below
  
  
• Special support：Luggage storage is available.
• Free Wi-Fi：No
  
• Toilet：Yes (Western-style) 
• Other things to note：
  【Late Arrivals】
  　・If you are likely to be late, please contact us as soon as possible.
  　・If you are more than 30 minutes late without notice, you will not be able to participate in the tour (100% cancellation fee will be charged).
  
  【In case of cancellation due to weather or other circumstances】
  　・We will notify you by e-mail by 3:00 p.m. the day before the tour.
  

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

Until 72 hours before the experience start time: 0%
From 72 hours before the experience start time to start time: 100%
Cancellation after the experience has started or cancellation without contact: 100%