Journey & Search places on a worldwide assortment of epically themed biking excursions, from the Caesar (London to Rome), the Iron Curtain (Berlin to Budapest), and the Hannibal (Barcelona to Rome), to extra unique and pure escapes just like the Appalachian (Maine to North Carolina) and Maori (Auckland to Queenstown).
Now, they’ve acquired Cycle Japan and added the Samurai Tour, a two-parter that may be mixed into one mega-epic. It’s supplied in Might and October and consists of Honsho and Shikoku Islands routes, with a bonus Mt. Fuji stage.
The Honshu stage (15 days) rides north to south throughout the mainland via the Japanese Alps and Noto Peninsula, visiting landmarks just like the Black Crow Fortress in Matsumoto, Japan’s oldest unique citadel. The panorama hasn’t modified a lot in 400 years, providing a glimpse into the previous whereas driving evenly trafficked but trendy roads.
After a relaxation day in Kyoto, the Shikoku tour (11 days) picks up by driving throughout a lot of small islands nestled between Shikoku and the mainland. You’ll experience throughout the Shimanami Kaido suspension bridges, via gorges, and climb Western Japan’s highest peak, Mt. Ishizuchi whereas passing historic mountainside villages. All through, you’ll comply with elements of the pilgrimage of Buddhist priest Kuka’s (aka Kobo-Daishi) 88 temples.
The bonus stage helps you to cycle round Mt. Fuji for unimaginable views of the long-lasting Japanese mountain from the Fuji 5 Lakes, with the choice of driving up the volcano. Discover the Izu Peninsula, cross via fishing villages, and experience previous the positioning the place the well-known American Black Ships landed, a catalyst for ending feudalism and beginning Japan’s speedy modernization throughout the samurai period.
Accomodations embrace a mixture of conventional Ryokan and western-style motels. These and all meals (Ramen!!! Sashimi!!!) are included within the tour, specializing in conventional regional and native meals and preparation, plus pure sizzling springs baths at most of the stops. Sake and beer are on you, although, so carry some money.
Phrase is the October excursions promote out shortly, and Might spots transfer a bit extra slowly but additionally replenish. Group sizes are restricted to make sure good rider to information ratios. Extra particulars and pricing on their web site.