Hida-Asahi E-bike Tours
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Come experience life in the beautiful countryside of Japan as it exists today!
About Hida-Asahi
The town of Hida-Asahi has a long history spanning back hundreds of years to before the foundation of modern Japan. This town has long been used as a passage to and from the domain of Takayama, a fact proved by the many temples and shrines you will find lining the quiet mountain roads here. Even now, the town of Hida-Asahi offers a passage from the busy bustle of modern metropolises to the relax and respite of countryside Japan.
Beyond the rural setting of Hida-Asahi, this place has long been home to many craftspeople who utilize the lumber and natural resources which are so bountiful in this region. With people engaged in furniture-making, green woodworking, print making, textile weaving, cuisine and carpentry Asahi's strong artistic legacy remains to this day.
While the way people travel and live has changed, the welcoming hospitality of those people who call Hida-Asahi home has not. We at the Hida-Asahi Tourism Association truly hope that anyone who visits can make wonderful memories when visiting this corner of the countryside we call home.
Standard Tour Course
Tour Price: ¥10,000 per person (Unfortunately, at the moment the tour is cash only)
Tour Length: 2 1/2 hours
Distance: ~13km
Maximum Number of Participants: 6 people
Restrictions: Participants must be over 150cm in height, and over 13 years of age.
Starting Location: Roadside Station Hida-Asahi (See the Google Maps link below)
Included in price of tour: E-bike and helmet rental, tour guide fees, (if required) transportation from Takayama station for up to groups of four, light snacks, insurance fees.
What to bring: Please bring clothes and shoes that are comfortable to move in, something to keep you hydrated, and sunglasses or sunblock if needed. Similarly, during the spring and autumn it is advisable for participants to layer well and bring gloves.
If you have any questions about the tour, feel free to reach out to us any time at hida.asahi.kanko@gmail.com!
BESV PSA-1 E-bike
Specifications as listed on the BESV Japan website:
Dimensions: 1540 x 1100 x 595 mm
Saddle Height: 80.5 - 94 cm
Frame: Aluminum
Weight: 19.6 kilos
Gears: Shimano Altus 7-speed
Electric Assist: 3-power levels + "Smart" mode
Maximum Distance (with electric assist engaged): ~90km
Battery Life: ~4.5 hours
The BESV PSA-1 is a beginner-friendly E-bike that handles the hills and slopes of the countryside with ease. The guides in Hida-Asahi are all familiar with its operation and will give a concise explanation before every tour.