Thought the Tokyo area was just a sprawling metropolis? Get out of town and get up to speed in the mountains with a downhill biking adventure accommodating all skill levels and adrenaline requirements.
Experience some of the best scenery Japan has to offer on one of its best mountain bike escapes. A professional guide leads you through a specially-selected course catering to your skill level and desire for thrills. If you're looking for something leisurely, try a waterfall course surrounded by 360-degree mountain views. Or go from mild to wild and speed down the tight tracks of an adrenaline-pumping mountain lake course. Spend as much time as you like on your bike, and choose either a half or full day of exploring Japan's mountain terrain. Your knowledgeable guide ensures a journey through the mountains you won't soon forget.
Inclusions :

• Roundtrip transport from local train station
• Transport to and from courses
• Professional guide
• Equipment rental: bike rental, helmet, gloves, water bottle, raingear (if needed)
• Necessary equipment/technique instruction
• Insurance and taxes
• Lunch (full-day trip only)

Available:
Daily, Apr. 1–Nov.30;
Duration:
Approx. 3 1/2 or 7 hours
Departure time and location:
Half-day tour: 9 AM or 1 PM
Full-day tour: 9 AM
MTB Japan Minakami Base (pick-up available at local train station; see redemption instructions)
Return time and location:
Half-day tour: 12:30 PM or 4:30 PM
Full-day tour: 4:30 PM
MTB Japan Minakami Base(drop-off available at local train station; see redemption instructions)
Directions:
To get to Minakami Base from Tokyo:
Via train: Take the Joetsu Shinkansen (bullet train) to Jomo Kogen Station (approx. 1 hr., 20 min.).
Via car: Get on the Kanetsu Expressway going toward Niigata. Take the Minakami Interchange Exit and follow the posted signs (approx. 2 1/2 hours, depending on traffic).
Note:
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Accordingly, please ensure you allot enough time to travel to the MTB Japan Minakami Base. This tour is not suitable for children younger than 8 years old. Children younger than 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult; however, children between 12 and 17 old may participate without parental supervision so long as a parent or guardian signs a liability waiver and insurance forms. All skill levels are welcome, including first-time mountain bikers, but all participants must be able to ride a bicycle; lthough all tour courses are mainly downhill, a reasonable level of fitness is required. Instruction on how to ride safely on unpaved/unsealed surfaces is provided.