Feeling the cool breeze of the plateau, you finally discover a local Soba restaurant.
Starting from Aso City, we’ll cruise through the majestic grasslands of the Aso Caldera and pedal past traditional Japanese rice fields. After worked up an appetite, we’ll stop to savor an authentic lunch at a hidden gem Soba restaurant, before heading back to the starting point!
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〜Application guideline〜
【Price】
Group Tour (4-8 guests): ¥22,000(pp)
Small Group (2-3 guests): ¥25,000(pp)
Private Tour (1-2 guests): ¥30,000-¥35,000
SPECIAL OFFER: Children under 15-year receive a 20% discount for tours.
【Total no. of participants】
2 – 8 people
A solo ride will be charged at the rate of 2 persons.
【Price inclusive】
Trained and experienced guide (in English/Chinese)
Rental bike, helmet and insurance, Extra battery, lunch
【Tour details】
Highlights:
Meeting location: Aso Station
- Charming Rice Paddy Lanes
- Idyllic Satoyama Countryside Landscape
- Off-the-Beaten-Path Mountain Trails
- Panoramic Views
- Authentic Local Soba Lunch
【Departure time/ Tour ending time】
900 – 1600
1000 – 1700
1100 – 18:00
Tour duration: Approximately 6.5 to 7.5 hours
【レンタルバイク/ Rental bikes】
The following rental sports bikes are available for this activity within the tour fee.
【Period】
Mar.20 〜 Dec.15
【What to bring】
- ID(any one of the members if participating as a group)
- Comfortable clothe
- Canvas shose or sports shoses(sandals and high-heeled shoes are prohibited).
- Drink (bikes have a holder for a 500 ml pet bottle)
【MEETING POINT】
ASO Roadside Station
〒869-2225 熊本県阿蘇市黒川１４４０−１/ 1440-1 Kurokawa, Aso, Kumamoto 869-2225
【Schedule】
- Gathering and briefing
- Riding lesson
- Start of guided tour
- Ride Through the Grasslands & Rice Paddies
- Exploring Off-the-Beaten-Path Mountain Trails
- Authentic Soba Lunch in a Satoyama Village
- Ride end, debriefing and parting
〜予約方法/ Reservation〜
〜Note on reservation and participation〜
Payment
Please pay the tour fee in cash on the day of the tour.
Tour cancellation
- The tour still takes place in light rain. If extremely bad weather is predicted, the tour may be cancelled. In this case, we will contact you by 7 pm the day before.
- The tour will be cancelled, even after your booking, if the required minimum tour size is not reached.
- If the tour you reserved is cancelled, we will rearrange your tour date or refund the full amount.
Cancellation fee
There will be a cancellation fee if you cancel your reservation for reasons attributable to you. The fee depends on the date of cancellation. Thank you for your understanding.
| CANCEL 7 – 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TOUR DATE | 30% of the tour price |
|---|---|
| CANCEL 1 DAY PRIOR TO THE TOUR DATE | 50% of the tour price |
| CANCEL ON THE TOUR DATE / NO SHOW | 100% of the tour price |