Challenge a tough hill climb that start right from Yatsugatake Cycling up to a mystic pond in the forest. Stone guardians along the road encourage you to peddle through the hairpin curves. Let our guide help you with your climbing postion on the bike and give you some hints on how to climb the steep switchbacks like a pro.
You can go further after a rest at the pond to some hidden onsen (hot spring) baths, before descending back to Yatsugatake Cycling
Challenge Ride to Quiet Ponds! Half Day Tour
TOUR INFORMATION
- Ride Area
- Oku-Tateshina;
- Local Attractions
- Mishaka-Ike pond; Tatsunokan;
- Riding Season
- April through November
- Time Required
- 1-2 hours
- Subject
- Hard core riders, challengers
- Number of Participants
- Minimum 1 rider
- Fee
- Half day tour 7000 yen
- What is Included
- Guided tour half day
Bike rental and helmet - Extras
- Self-guided tour with a bike rental available.
Bathroom, shower and changing room available.
GEAR
- Suitable Bikes
- Cross bike, Road bike
- Clothing
- Comfortable wear; Helmet is a must.
- What to bring
- Layers recommended for variable temperatures and weather.
Rental
- Rental Accessories
- Bike and helmet rental is included in guide tours; Gloves for sale at 200 yen to 2500 yen.
- Rental Bikes
- Road bike or cross bike
Schedule
All our tours are examples and all can be changed to our individual customers needs.
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9:00Fill out entry sheet.
Fit a bike and helmet. -
9:30Start riding from Yatsugatake Cycling.
Take breaks anywhere you feel like. -
11:30/12:30Mishaka-Ike pond
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13:00/14:00Back to Yatsugatake Cycling