【Okayama/Kurashiki x Cycling】A guided cycling tour to unravel the history and culture of the town. (Not Includes to visit a Sakazu pottery artist)
◎Content: Kurashiki Cycling Tour ◎Course: the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Qurter - Kawanishi Town - Kurashiki Mirai Park - Sakazu Water Distribution Pond - the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Qurter [1] Tour Guide Kurashiki is a city that is full of Kurashiki and its people, and the guides love to make it fun! Comfortable! Safely! [2] Electric bicycles We will use small-diameter bicycles with electric power assist that can be enjoyed by everyone from children of elementary school age and older to the elderly. The white and black chassis and brown saddle are truly a design typical of Kurashiki with its white walls. [3]This cycling tour is more than just a city bike tour; it also has an adventure element! Kurashiki cyling tours follow the Kurashiki River, which flows through the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, to a place called Sakazu. Along the way, you will cross railroad tracks, weave between commercial facilities, and enjoy riding your bicycle with commentary from your guide as needed.
Days of Week
Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Duration
2.5 hours
Adult (ages 10+)
JPY 5,500
Highlights
Highlight #1
Not only the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Qurter! You can discover new charms of Kurashiki!
Highlight #2
We will take a slow and relaxing 2.5-hour tour around the historical sites while following the river!
Highlight #3
Electric power assist makes for easy and smooth driving! The design matches the white walls of the city and is sure to look good in photos!
Outline
Schedule
Pickup / Checkin
Dropoff / Checkout
9:00 - 9:15
Meet-up
Gathering (at sightseeing rest area), self-introduction, and brief explanation of the route, then walk to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.
9:15 - 9:30
To the bike dispatch point.
Walk around the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter and go to the bike dispatch point.
9:30 - 10:15
Cycling
Explanation of electrically power assisted bicycles and departure The tour will start from in front of the Ohara Museum of Art and continue up the river! In Kawanishi-machi, there was an entertainment district across the waterway in those days, and we can still catch a glimpse of it today! We will go up the overpass and cross the railroad tracks! From the overpass, there are many train lines going to Ibara and Mizushima! From the overpass, there are many train lines to Ibara, Mizushima, etc. You can see that Kurashiki is truly a transportation hub! You can see that Kurashiki is a transportation hub! The factory of "Kurashiki Boseki", the largest spinning company in Kurashiki → Theme park with a motif of Copenhagen, Denmark → Two commercial facilities
10:15 - 10:30
Sakazu Water Distribution Pond
Arrival at Sakazu Water Distribution Pond. Explanation of Sakazu Water Distribution Pond, Sakazu ware, and flume Introduction of recommended spots around the area
10:30 - 11:00
Walk around Sakazu and rest
Visitors can take a walk around the Sakazu Water Distribution Pond and rest by the water.
11:00 - 11:30
Departure from Sakazu
Depart from Sakazu and return toward Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.
11:30 - 11:30
End of program
Dismissal
Checkin Times / Locations
9:00
Checkout Times / Locations
11:30
Plan Information
What's Included
- Guide fee (Japanese)
- Bicycle Rental Fee
- Insurance Fee
Requirements
- Recommended for ages 10 and up (for those who are 140cm or older) Under 5 years old: not recommended.
Restrictions
- Participation in the tour after consuming alcohol is strictly prohibited.
- We reserve the right to refuse participation if we deem that you do not meet the athletic ability stipulated for cycling.
- We reserve the right to cancel or change the content of the tour in the event of weather changes or unforeseen circumstances during the tour.
- Child seats for bicycles are not available.
- Please inform us of your nationality in advance if you are a non-Japanese citizen.
- Slight rain (The tour will be cancelled if the weather forecast for the day before the tour indicates that the probability of precipitation is 80% or higher.)
What to Bring
- Please wear comfortable clothes that can protect you from the heat and cold.
- Sneakers (those that cannot be secured at the heel are not acceptable)
- Please bring enough water.
Minimum Participants
- 2
Cancellation Policies
0%
2 days before to 17:00
50%
1 day before to 17:00
After 17:00, 1 day before
100%
Participation Date