Japan - a mix of ancient traditions with modern technology, fantasy and creativity.
We start by riding the elevated highways of Tokyo leaving the frenzy metropolis behind, heading to the peninsula of Izu and its breath-taking skyline roads, followed by a visit to Japan’s highest and most famous majestic peak: Mount Fuji. Up next is the Ise Bay, the ancient pilgrimage city of Koya and Kyoto, before we discover Himeji and its unique castle architecture. We continue riding North through the most beautiful roads like the “Mikata Five Lakes Rainbow Line” and the Chirihama Beach Driveway. Crossing the mountains of the Japanese Alps takes us to the spiritual world heritage city: Nikko.
This motorcycle tour through Japan will broaden your horizon, give you an insight into thousands of years of history and ensure a riding experience like no other!
Japan only recognizes International Driving Permits (IDP) based on the 1949 Geneva Convention. To join us on our Secrets of Japan Tour please bring an International Driving Permit (IDP) according to this convention, stamped A. Several countries do not issue 49 international driving permits, but Japan admits an official Japanese translation from the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) for some of them. To know if you can join us in Japan, please choose your licence issuing country at- IDP Check -as the translation is not possible for all countries (for example not for Brazil).
| Start/Finish: | Tokyo |
| Nearest airport: | Tokyo Haneda |
| Duration: | 16 days vacation, 14 riding days |
| Route: | Total distance: 2451-3191 km, 1523-1983 miles Daily distances: 126-327 km, 78-203 miles |
| Rest day: | Kyoto Nanao |
| Highlights: | Tokyo, Kyoto, Mount Fuji Skyline, Nikko, hot springs |
| Minimum number of participants: | 8 Please note paragraph 6.4. a) of our terms and conditions of travel to find out more about the cancellation of tour through Edelweiss Bike Travel when the minimum number of participants is not reached - Terms and Conditions |
| DAY 1: | Arrival in Tokyo |
| DAY 2: | Tokyo - Kawazu |
| DAY 3: | Kawazu - Yamanakako |
| DAY 4: | Yamanakako - Hamamatsu |
| DAY 5: | Hamamatsu - Kumano |
| DAY 6: | Kumano - Kyoto |
| DAY 7: | Kyoto |
| DAY 8: | Kyoto - Himeji |
| DAY 9: | Himeji - Eiheiji |
| DAY 10: | Eiheiji - Nanao |
| DAY 11: | Nanao |
| DAY 12: | Nanao - Hirayu |
| DAY 13: | Hirayu - Kusatsu |
| DAY 14: | Kusatsu - Nikko |
| DAY 15: | Nikko - Tokyo |
| DAY 16: | Departure from Tokyo |
The daily riding kilometres are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day (Day 1). Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Travel report of the tour "The Secrets of Japan" in the Töff magazine and Motorsports Suisse
The team of Edelweiss Bike Travel wants to say thank you to journalist Christopher P Baker for putting together such a great report about our Edelweiss Secrets of Japan tour.
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