Cycle Kyoto to the Coast

Balance the independence of self-guided bicycle touring with the seamless planning of a Grasshopper experience. Comfortable, achievable distances, great food, hotels with comfort and style, all topped off with quality bikes.

Grasshopper's first self-guided cycle tour of Japan! Kyoto is the historic home of Japanese culture and one of our favorite cities in which to tour by bicycle. Explore by bike the ancient capital, then ride through another heritage city Nara, a beautiful hilltop village Yoshino and the spiritual Mount Koya, before descending to the coast at Wakayama.

Enjoy the freedom of setting your own pace, but with the seamless logistical support that Grasshopper is famous for. Luggage transfers, hotels booked in advance, navigational aids, audio commentary and lots of information on food to help you make the most of Japanese cuisine on your ride. Great bikes, maintained to a Japanese level of precision are the icing on the self-guided Japan tour cake.

Highlights

• Explore the many UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kyoto as you cycle this cultural capital.
• Along the journey, stay in traditional Ryokan accommodations for a flavor of Japanese culture. -Pedal through the ancient city of Nara before riding to Yoshino in the forested Kii Mountains.
• Climb the sacred Mount Koya, the home of Shingon Buddhism, and stay in a traditional monks accommodation.