Bicycle escape: Lake Biwa

Your tour:

• Prices displayed on this page may vary depending on the Japanese ¥ exchange rate.
• This excursion is unfortunately not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
• Pets are not allowed.
• Prices for children up to and including 11 years old. Children's bike available from 120cm. Children below this height will not be able to participate in the excursion.
• This program may be subject to modifications due to circumstances such as weather conditions or any other force majeure. Please note that due to the current situation, any information mentioned is subject to change or adaptation.
• Reservations for this excursion must be made at least 1 month before the start date of the excursion. For example, for a stay starting on July 1, 2024, the reservation deadline is May 30, 2024.
• In summer in Kyoto, the temperature reaches 35 degrees, hot and humid weather. Please take this information into account if you wish to book during this period.
• Your travel documents will be sent to you by email 20 days before your departure.
• To benefit from an internet connection in Japan, book your Pocket Wifi with Japan Experience for an additional fee

Your accommodation

• Some hotels may ask you for a tourist tax upon arrival. It depends on the cities and even the hotels, as some do not include it in the cost of the reservation. It generally amounts to ¥200/night/person (around €1.60) but can be a little higher in 4* hotels. It must be paid in cash at the hotel reception.
• Single room: People traveling alone and/or wishing to reserve a single room must pay a supplement when booking. Please note that in the event of a single room supplement for an order of more than 2 people, it will be applied in all accommodation except in ryokans (3 and 4*). Indeed, as this is traditional accommodation, people under the same reservation are grouped together in spacious rooms that can accommodate up to 5 people.
• 3 person room: If there are 3, 5 or more of you and you do not select the individual supplement, you will be allocated a triple room.
• Names of hotels: The names indicated on the site are given for information only. In the event of unavailability, an establishment of equivalent standard will be scheduled.
• In the ryokan, you will sleep on comfortable futons placed on the tatami. The bedroom has a private sink and WC. As is customary in ryokan in Japan, the “onsen” bathroom is shared (single-sex) unless you take the “private bathroom in the room” option.

OPTIONAL: Enjoy a private Japanese bathroom (traditional or modern onsen) in your room. Option recommended for mixed couples, families, modest people or people with clearly visible tattoos. The 4* ryokan (see 4* option) have comfortable raised futons or on Western beds in a traditional tatami room. The bathrooms and toilets of 4* ryokans are private

Your transport

• The bicycle provided has a basket at the front which will allow you to store your personal belongings as well as a protective helmet.
• During the journey, there will be 20% cycle paths. The rest of the time, you can drive on the road (traffic is not heavy around the lake). Possibility of driving on sidewalks if necessary.
• Train journeys between Nagahama and Makino then between Honkatata and Kyoto are not included in the price of the excursion. These journeys will allow you to fully and safely enjoy your excursion.

Your meals:

• Breakfasts are fully included in the price of your excursion.
• Dinner on the first night in Hikone
• For lunch, you will find addresses selected by us in your travel diary.

Cancellation policy:

A 30% deposit is required at the time of booking to confirm your reservation. The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 35 days before the departure date.

In case of cancellation, the following fees apply:

• 15% for bookings canceled more than 35 days in advance;
• 50% for cancellations between 35 and 21 days prior to the departure date;
• 75% for cancellations between 20 and 8 days prior to the departure date;
• 100% for cancellations within 7 days of the departure date.

These fees are calculated on the total price of the excursion, excluding insurance.