Woman poses next to deer at Nara Park in O Cycle Japan jersey.

Person takes photo of a pond in a lush green Japanese garden.

A small Shinto shrine found in the countryside of Japan. With bikes parked outside the Tori gate.

Rice fields and the river surround this beautiful cycle path in Japan.

4 Days in Kansai (Country)

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Difficulty Level

This Kansai countryside tour is designed for ease, comfort, and cultural immersion, with all the logistics handled so you can focus on the experience. Enjoy cycling through quiet countryside, luggage transfers between accommodations, and thoughtfully chosen stays ranging from a Western-style hotel to Japanese Ryokan. Daily rides are supported by providing a pre-mapped route, with bikes fitted on day one and routes planned to balance scenery, culture, and enjoyment. Traditional meals, market visits, and temple experiences are woven throughout, creating a seamless journey through Japan’s cultural heart.

Duration: 5 Days

Season: Spring & Fall

Group Size: Up to 8 people

Accommodations: Comfort: Western-style hotels, Japanese Ryokans, Buddhist temple

Difficulty: Moderate, Great Fitness Required, 60-70 kms (38-43 mi) / day

What’s Included: Pre-mapped routing, Lodging, Luggage transfers, Bike and helmet rentals, Four breakfasts, One dinner

Day 1: Arrival in Nara

Arrive in Nara and check in to the hotel. After settling in, explore the area including Nara Park. In the evening, we enjoy dinner in the lively Higashimuki street, known for its local food culture.

Accommodation: Western-style hotel or Ryokan

Day 2: Nara to Hashimoto

Begin by exploring Yamatokoriyama, known for its centuries-old goldfish breeding tradition, before visiting Horyu-ji, one of Japan’s oldest temples and home to the world’s oldest surviving wooden buildings. Continuing on, we stop at Kashihara Jingu and pass beneath its giant torii gates before riding through rolling hills and rural landscapes on our way to Hashimoto.

Distance: 70 km (43 mi)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Western-style hotel

Day 3: Hashimoto to Wakayama

After warming up our legs, we visit the Kudoyama Sanada Museum to learn about a famous local samurai family, then stop at Jison-in Temple, dedicated to women’s health. We enjoy a scenic riverside cycle as the route winds toward the coast. In Wakayama, we explore Momijidani Garden and Wakayama Castle before settling into an oceanside ryokan for the night.

Distance: 61 km (38 mi)
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Japanese ryokan

Day 4: Wakayama to Rinku Town

Our final cycling day follows the ocean, crossing bridges and enjoying expansive coastal views. We stop at Awashima Shrine, admire seaside murals, and relax in a park where we can even try out a large slide. The ride ends in Rinku Town near Kansai International Airport. In the evening, we explore nearby shops and restaurants and take a ride on the waterfront Ferris wheel before our last night together.

Distance: 60 km (37 mi)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Western-style hotel

Day 5: Departure

After breakfast, we check out and say our goodbyes. With Kansai International Airport nearby, departures are smooth, and there’s time to reflect on a journey that blended cycling, culture, food, and landscapes across one of Japan’s most fascinating regions.

Meals: Breakfast

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Pre-mapped Routing
Lodging
Luggage Transportation
Bike and Helmet Rental
Four Breakfasts
One Dinners

Spring 2026

Lush green grass and trees line a curved pathway that is lined blue lines on either side indicating it is a bike pathway.

Fall 2026

Cyclist riding on mountain road covered in fall leaves between a canopy of green foliage in rural Japan.