Sakura Cycling in Tohoku, Japan: Cherry Blossom Paradise

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced cycling guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day Tohoku sakura bike tour in Japan
    • Accommodation: 7 nights in inns and resort hotels based on double occupancy
    • Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 sushi lunch, and 7 dinners
    • Snacks and water during cycling
    • Support vehicle
    • Mechanical support
    • Luggage transfers
    • Entrance and experience fees for everything that’s mentioned in the itinerary
    • Ferry ticket on Day 7
    • Accident insurance (limited)

  Add-ons

  • • Bike rental — $200
    • Single supplement — $330

  Not included:

  • • Flights
    • Airport transfers
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Insurance — available to add at checkout
• How fit do I need to be?

  This Tohoku sakura bike tour is rated moderate, which means that a good level of fitness is required to participate in this adventure. Expect to cycle 50-70 km (31-43 mi) per day, while gaining up to 1,100 m (3,608 ft) in elevation.

  You can find detailed day-by-day cycling distances and elevation gains in the itinerary.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Road bike or e-bike and a helmet — rental available upon checkout
    • Cycling shoes
    • Comfortable cycling clothes
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, etc.)
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• What are rental bikes like?

  Rentals of high-performance carbon road bikes (Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3L) and high-power e-hybrid bikes (TREK, MIYATA, BESV) are available at a rate of $200 for the whole tour. All rental bikes have hydraulic disc brakes. The bike rental fee also includes a helmet.

• What if I bring my own bike?

  In case you bring your own road bike, your large bike bag for the airplane can be stored at your guides’ office in Nasu or be shipped to the final hotel by a courier (at your own expense).

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Tohoku sakura bike tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 9:1.
    • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 9 participants.

  A Tohoku sakura bike tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Tohoku sakura bike tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Tohoku sakura bike tour is Nasu, Tochigi. To get there, most people fly into Narita Airport (NRT) or Haneda Airport (HND). From there, you can take the bullet train from Tokyo Station to Nasushiobara station.

  Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time in the hotel in Nasu. Your guide will provide more details before the adventure begins.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
  
  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.