Yoshino Nature E-Bike with Tour Waterfall, Lake & Forest

Kami-ichi information center (meeting place)

Yoshino Nature E-Bike with Tour Waterfall, Lake & Forest

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the beautiful rural landscape and discover the story of Yoshino Town, a historically important town in the southern mountains of Nara Prefecture.

Description:
Meet your guide in front of the station. From there, hop on an electric bicycle and head towards the first destination of the tour: the Yamaguchi Shrine. Here you will learn about Japanese nature worship and its importance to local life. Next, head to nearby Ryumon Gorge and take a short hike through a thick evergreen forest to Ryumon Waterfall, a natural treasure of Yoshino.
Cycle past terraced rice fields en route to scenic Lake Tsuboro, where you’ll enjoy a fun ride over a suspension bridge before taking a break at an overlook point to enjoy a local snack. Finally, ride back along a woodland road and take in the fragrant aroma of cedar and cypress trees at a riverside lumber auction yard—part of a 500-year tradition of forestry in the Yoshino region. Return to the train station, ready for the next adventure.

What's included

Smartphone holder attached on E-BIKE
Rental E-BIKE
Rental helmet
All Fees and Taxes
We offer pickup from any train station or accommodation within Yoshino Town.

(Available for purchase at the vending machines on the tour)

What to expect

Yoshino-cho
Pass by

Yoshino Town, known as the sacred place of cherry blossoms with Yoshinoyama, is registered as a World Heritage site for its historical significance. However, on this tour, instead of Yoshinoyama we will explore hidden gems that are not widely featured in guidebooks and are less frequented by tourists. Enjoy the picturesque landscapes of rural Japan as you ride an e-Bike exhilaratingly. Please savor the charm of the countryside during your journey.
15m

The meeting and dispersal location for this tour. We will provide a brief overview of the tour route and instructions on how to use the e-Bikes. If you have large luggage, we can assist you with storage here.
20m

A local shrine with a sacred atmosphere, the deity of the mountain has been enshrined and revered by the local people since ancient times.
30m

After parking the bicycles, take a 15 minute stroll through on enchanting cedar forest to reach Ryumon Waterfall. While there, you can relax with Shinrin-yoku forest bathing, experiencing the beneficial effects of phytoncide and negative ions in the forest.
Tsuburoko Lake
30m

Enjoy a splendid view while riding along a beautiful lakeside road and crossing a suspension bridge. Additionally, we could have a delightful tea time at a hidden lake.
30m

Yoshino has long been known for its abundant supply of high-quality timber, and it continues to be used as a premium wood. In the Iigai district, there is a timber market where, on days when the wood is displayed, you could experience the soothing aroma of the trees.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

A guide will be waiting for you right outside of the ticket gate in front of the station at the time of your train arrival. There is only one ticket gate for Yamato-Kamiichi Station, and if there is somehow a mix up, the Information Center is about a 30 second walk to the west (left).

End point

A guide will be waiting for you right outside of the ticket gate in front of the station at the time of your train arrival. There is only one ticket gate for Yamato-Kamiichi Station, and if there is somehow a mix up, the Information Center is about a 30 second walk to the west (left).

Pickup details

We offer pickup from any train station or accommodation within Yoshino Town.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour participants must be able to ride a bike.
Minimum height is 144cm and maximum height is 190cm
There are no convenience stores and a few restaurants around the station.
This tour includes crossing a suspension bridge at a height of approximately 10 meters above the lake while riding a bicycle. Please be aware that individuals with a fear of heights should exercise caution.
We provide compensation in accordance with the law for accidents occurring during the tour that are caused by our negligence; however, injuries or theft resulting from the customer's own carelessness are not covered. We recommend that you purchase your own travel accident insurance if you wish to have such coverage.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.