Cycle the Noto Peninsula's coast past plunging cliffs, coves and fishing villages • A world of serenity awaits at our classic ryokan accommodations • Don a yukata (robe) and savor a traditional kaiseki-style dinner • Bike past the famous Shiroyone Senmaida, a cliff blanketed with a mosaic of terraced rice paddies • Delight in a taiko drumming performance.

Discover the old-world countryside of Notojima (or Noto Island) and bike the island's forested hills and quiet country roads • Shop for unique souvenirs at one of Japan's oldest outdoor markets • Relax in stunning onsen, open-air hot tubs, or indulge in a traditional shiatsu massage • Partake in a traditional tea ceremony (or chaji) • Learn the steps of this highly stylized ritual, a highlight of our cultural adventure • Luxuriate at our seaside resort, long considered one of the finest in Japan.

Ride along Toyama Bay and skirt the base of the Japanese Alps • Gorgeous panoramic views abound as you cruise across the majestic Shinminato Bridge • Bike to Yatsuo, one of the best preserved historical villages in Japan • Tour our extraordinary hotel and admire its world-class art collection.

Explore the quaint streets of historic Kyoto, known for its traditional wooden buildings and merchant shops • Cycle along the shoreline of Lake Biwa, the frequent subject of Japanese folklore and the country’s largest fresh water lake • Bike past small towns, stretches of forest and popular beaches • Walk under countless torii, or Japanese gates, on a climb up to famed Fushimi Inari-Taisha, a popular Shinto temple that dates back to AD 711 • From the summit of iconic Inari hill, soak up unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape and Kyoto below.