This trip encompasses big city life, if you add a few days in Tokyo at the beginning and Kyoto at the end, beautiful scenery, delicious food and superb lodging. Our trip leaders were awesome as always. This was one of my favorite BR trips I've taken.

I'd been to Japan before, but this was a chance to see a very different side of Japan than the big urban areas. National parks, mountains and valleys, waterfalls, hot springs, small villages and endless rice fields. Two of the best Backroads leaders we have traveled with. Great hotels, delicious meals. Seamless transfers across the country.

Our girls bike trip to Japan was incredible. There are so many variables but every detail was executed with precision. We had delightful helpful guides. I think this was a bit on the e pensive end but when I saw all the work and moving parts I see the value.

Impeccable planning and execution. Clear communication. Well orchestrated. Brilliant, kind , knowledgeable leaders. Exceptional accommodations and customer service from staff, leaders, guides, bike techs and drivers. I'd highly recommend this trip!

The scenery was spectacular. The biking was challenging but not unpleasantly so. The team leaders coupled with the local guide were personable, knowledgeable, fun with excellent people skills. The accommodations were nothing I had ever seen or experienced before- I don't know how they consistently find such special sites. Food was excellent. My husband and I had looked forward to this trip for a long time- it was even more special than we imagined. Don't miss this biking experience!!

We had a fantastic time cycling around Japan. Seeing a country from this vantage point in so many locations was incredible. The hotels were awesome. The Backroads leaders are wonderful and so accommodating. A fabulous experience that just makes us want to do more Backroads adventures!

We commemorated both a milestone birthday and anniversary with our first Backroads trip. What a momentous adventure through Japan. For anyone unfamiliar with Japan, this is a particularly special way to begin to appreciate its culture, cuisine and landscape. Everything - accommodations, meals, riding routes, points of interest, eBikes - was at a level of excellence. Our shared group experience was positive and we valued the warmth and friendship of our fellow group members. No doubt some of those friendships will continue to develop outside of the trip itself. Much gratitude for the trip's leaders and local support staff, who with smiles, humor and professionalism kept the 8-day itinerary seamlessly on track (and we riders, on route). Of special note, was Backroads ability to amend, last minute, the initial part of the itinerary after an unfortunate natural disaster made it impossible to maintain the original plans. They successfully lived up to the challenge and over delivered. We are sold! This will definitely not be our last adventure with Backroads.

As a country Japan is incredible. As a Backroads trip this was my 8th and by far my favourite. The scenery, the food, the culture is amazing. The leaders and support staff above and beyond professional. The yukatas that you wear at night add a whole different flavour to the trip. On every level this trip is outstanding.

This was our fourth Backroads ride. All have been exceptional and this may have been the best. Wish I had discovered Backroads earlier in life. The trips hit all the markers for what makes a great vacation.

This trip and its leaders were absolutely incredible. With a significant language barrier, Japan can be a challenging country to navigate solo but the introduction to the culture and traditions afforded by Backroads portion made it manageable and much more enjoyable. The Shinkansen is impressive, but cycling through the Noto Peninsula has to be the best way to explore the scenery and customs Japan has to offer. If Japan is on your bucket list, I honestly can't imagine a trip here without this experience. By far, it was the highlight of my 3 weeks in this incredible country.