Come experience life in the beautiful countryside of Asahi!

About the Hida-Asahi Tour

Located about 20km from the center of Takayama, Hida-Asahi is a small and cozy Japanese town nestled right in the center of Hida’s bounty of nature.  Join us as we enjoy riding E-bikes through scenic landscapes, historical sites, and interact with warm and welcoming people who call this place home.

Tour Price: ¥10,000 per person (Special Campaign Price) *

Tour Length: ～3 hours (half-day)

Distance: 15~20km

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.  During the spring and autumn, it is advisable for participants to layer well and bring gloves as it may be cold.

 If you have any questions about the tour, feel free to reach out to us any time at [email protected]! Or at our English guide's social media. WhatsApp number: +81 (Japan) 80-4798-9952. Instagram: @living_asahi 

*Since this is a new tour being offered by the Hida-Asahi Tourism Association, we are still in the process of polishing various aspects.  We are offering it at a special discount.  Please help us make this the best experience we can offer!

**Please know that it may be difficult to schedule a tour for groups of more than 3 people on short notice.  If possible, try to get in contact a few days beforehand.

***Please be sure to read the section regarding transportation to and from Takayama on the tour reservation page.  For reference, it takes about 30 minutes one way to get from JR Takayama station to Asahi by car.

Before Reserving

Please read the points below regarding the tour.

Tour Rules and Safety

Unfortunately, at the moment, those under 150cm (4'11") in height or children under 13 years of age cannot participate.

Before the tour, a brief introduction will be given regarding the rules and safety of the tour.  Please follow the instructions of the tour guides at all times during the tour.  Please do not attempt to separate from the tour group or deviate from the tour path. 

Allergies and Medical Conditions

A light snack will be provided during the course of the tour.  Please inform us before the tour if you have any food allergies that you are aware of, so we can accommodate.  

Similarly, if you have any allergies/medical conditions you feel the guides should be aware of, please let us know in the application for the tour.

Some portions of the tour pass through forests, riverbanks, and other natural environments. Contact with local plants and insects may occur.

Pick-up to and from Hida-Asahi

Groups of up to 4 people can request a ride out to the tour start location from JR Takayama Station. Please read the "Note about pickup from Takayama Station" section to confirm the details.

Reservations and Cancellation Policy

Please use the tour calendar to select a time and date for your tour.  A guide will reach out to the contact you provide and confirm your tour.  If possible, please select a tour date at least two days prior to the reservation date.  This will give the guides ample time to contact you and accommodate your tour. 

Also please understand that reservations will be processed in the order which they are received.

The cancellation fee is calculated based on how much notice we receive beforehand.

Cancellation Due to Unforeseen Circumstances

In the event of inclement weather, sickness of the tour guides or other unforeseeable circumstances, a tour may be cancelled by the guides. If this is the case, a refund or change of tour will be provided. 

Photo Usage

For use in the promotion of future tours and events in Hida-Asahi, we would like to take pictures of the E-bike tours and the participants.

In the event that you do not wish to have your photo shared or used in other material such as social media posts, leaflets for the tour, etc., please inform us in the application for the tour or before the tour itself.

Garbage and Litter

In order to keep Hida-Asahi and its surrounding areas clean, please hand any garbage or rubbish you may have to the guides, and we will dispose of it on your behalf. 

About Wild Animals 

There are a number of wild animals that make their home in and around Hida-Asahi.  These include monkeys, snakes, deer, bears, cranes, wild boars, among many others.  If we encounter such animals during the tour, please always follow the instruction of the tour guide.  Under no circumstances attempt to approach, feed or interact with a wild animal. 

Note About Pickup from Takayama Station

Due to a limited number of public buses that go out to Hida-Asahi each day, we offer a pickup and drop off service between the JR Takayama station and the Roadside station in Hida-Asahi for groups of up to four people.  By car, it is about a 30-minute drive one way. This service is available both before and after the tour.  

If you would like to include the pickup in your tour, please answer "yes" in your reservation and one of the guides will be in contact with you to arrange times for pickup and drop-off.

Also, while we may be able to accommodate personal items and small luggage in the pickup car, full sized travel luggage may not fit.  If you have large luggage with you, please use the coin lockers in and around Takayama station or ask your lodgings to keep your luggage for you.  Similarly, please know that we cannot accommodate small children who require a baby seat in the car.  

*Be sure to consult with our guides to finalize your tour.  Please know that it may be difficult to accommodate groups of more than three people on sudden notice.  If possible, try to give us a few days' notice beforehand.