BEPPU OR BUST
This 3 day tour starts in Fukuoka and heads east to Oita traveling through Hita, Yufuin, and the famous onsen town of Beppu. Experience the onsens and,
night life, and some of the best cycling in Japan.
DAY 1
Ride: Fukuoka to Hita
70-100km
Rolling terrain with one small mountain climb. Stay at a local, family run Japanese Inn (ryokan) in Hita City. Great local food and service. (Optional visit to Dazaifu Temple and Sapporo Brewery)
DAY 2
Ride: Hita to Yufuin
60-70km
Rolling terrain with two big mountains. Shorter day but difficult. As an option we can drop off our bags at the Inn, climb Mt. Yufu, and do some sightseeing in Yufuin which is famous for their natural hot spring baths (onsens.)
DAY 3
Ride: Yufuin to Oita City
60-90km
Rolling terrain. Big steep climb out of Yufuin over the backside of Mt. Yufudake. Crazy fast, fun descent into Beppu. Choose from a mountain or seaside route from Beppu to Oita.
PUB AND PEDAL
Need I say more? This tour visits breweries, sake factories and Fukuoka area watering holes. Depending on the season, winery tours & all you can drink beer gardens are available.
Bottoms up!!!
DAY 1
Ride: Fukuoka to Hita
50-70km
Epic ride through Japan's countryside and mountains. (Great way to cure your hangover!!) Check in to Ryokan (Japanese Style Inn) and tour the Sapporo Brewery. Of course, we taste the beer. In the evening, we party it up Japanese style in the small city of Hita.
DAY 2
Ride: Hita to Yufuin
50-60km
Nice ride through the mountains to the famous onsen town. Enjoy a natural hot spring bath and local food served up by a family run guest house. In the evening, drink locally made beer, wine and sake.
DAY 3
Ride: Yufuin to Beppu City
50-60km
Again, epic ride through the mountains and crazy, fun descent to the Pacific Ocean. Beppu’s downtown area is one of Japan's best places to "Tie One On." Booze, girls and karaoke.
MT. ASO TOUR
Day 1
Ride:
Fukuoka to Hita
70-100km
Rolling terrain with one small mountain climb. Stay at a local, family-run Japanese Inn (ryokan) in Hita City. Great local food & service. (Optional visit to Dazaifu Shrine and Sapporo Brewery)
Day 2
Ride:
Hita to Yufuin
60-70km
Rolling terrain with to big mountains. Shorter day but difficult. As an option we can drop off our bags at the Inn, climb Mt. Yufu and do some sightseeing in Yufuin which is famous for their natural hot spring baths (onsens).
Day 3
Ride:
Yufuin to Oita
City 60-90km
Rolling terrain. Big steep climb out of Yufuin over the back side of Mt. Yufudake. Crazy fast, fun descent into Beppu. Choose from a mountain or seaside route from Beppu to Oita.
Day 4
Ride:
Oita to Aso
100km
Hilly ride through the Kuju mountains and along parts of the famous Yamanami Highway to the town of Aso.
Day 5
Ride: The ascent of Mt. Aso
60 km
Long, steep, epic climb to the top to view the steaming crater and visitors center. Enjoy a long, fast decent with your hair on fire to Minami Aso for lunch. Continue around the mountain and return to the town of Aso. Enjoy a hot spring bath before taking the train back to Fukuoka.
ONSEN TO ONSEN TOUR
Day 1
Meet in Fukuoka, Japan's sixth-largest city for a welcome dinner and trip briefing.
Day 2
Visit Kyushu National Museum then start cycling in Dazaifu, visiting the shrine and temple before arriving in a hot spring resort and Edo-era mer-chant town of Hida.
Day 3
We change terrain and have a bit of a climb, slowly making our way up to Oishitoge Pass (475 m). But the reward is a terrific downhill to the town of Usa.
Day 4
We climb up Mount Futago. On our way down, we visit one of Japan’s oldest wooden temples. Cycling along beaches & ports, we arrive at our ryokan, with an onsen overlooking the blue sea.
Day 5
We ride inland to avoid busy roads to the town of Kitsuki, with well-preserved samurai districts and Kitsuki Castle. We end our tour in Japan's most famous hot spring resort at Beppu town.
Day 6
Our tour ends after breakfast and you are free to extend your trip in Beppu or to depart for onward travel. Transfer to the nearest airport in Oita, or the train station, can be arranged.
Sample Tour Itinerary
Arrive in Fukuoka. You will be met at the airport or train station. We'll check you in to a nearby hotel and get your bike fitted, assembled or both.
Day 1
Ride:
Fukuoka to Hita
70-80km
Rolling terrain with one small mountain climb. Stay at local ryokan in Hita. (optional visit to Sapporo Beer Factory)
Day 2
Ride:
Hita to Yufuin
60-70km
Rolling terrain with two big mountains. Shorter day but difficult. As an option we can drop off our bags at the ryokan, climb Mt. Yufu, and do some sightseeing in Yufuin which is famous for their onsens.
Day 3
Ride:
Yufuin to Oita
60km
Rolling terrain. Big steep climb out of Yufuin over the back side of Mt. Yufudake. Crazy fast, fun descent into Beppu. One more climb to Oita. Stay in Oita's Red Light District and enjoy some night life. Next day is an optional rest day.
Day 4
Rest
or Ride
Okm or 30km
Optional Rest Day or Optional 30km site seeing ride in Beppu. Also, visit the Oita Castle ruins.
Day 5
Ride:
Oita to Saiki
90-100km
Mostly flat along the Pacific Ocean. Quiet, beautiful winding road along the coast through small fishing villages. Saiki is a small town famous for its sushi and sashimi.
Day 6
Ride:
Saiki to Nobeoka
80km
Rolling with some small climbs. Beautiful coastline with options to do some climbing in the mountains. Nobeoka is known for having one of the most beautiful beaches in Japan and the best Chicken Nan Ban in the world.
Day 7
Ride: Nobeoka
to Miyazaki
80-100km
On this day we have a few options. We can do a mountain route, coastal route or a combination of both depending how the group is feeling.
Day 8
Ride: Miyazaki
to Kirishima
80km
Epic ride and climb over Mt Shinmoedake (active volcano) in the Kirishima Mountain Area.
Day 9
Ride: Kirishima to Kagoshima
40-80km
depending on the route and how the group is feeling at this point.
Day 10
Ride:
To Sakurajima
60-80km
Take a ferry to Mt. Sakurajima. (active volcano) Experience the thrill of riding an erupting volcano through smoke and ash. In the afternoon, return to Fukuoka on the Shinkansen.
(Bullet Train.)
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