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Joetsu Cycling Tour A: Historic Road Slow Joetsu Cycling and Sushi Chef Experience

6 Hours Round trip from Myoko Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided slow cycling tour through Joetsu
02 Ride from Sekiyama to Arai on an electric-assist city bicycle
03 Visit Sekiyama Shrine and the Old Hokkoku Kaido Road
04 Stop at Katakai Jomon Museum
05 See Nakago area's railroad scenic spots and Nihongi Station
06 Enjoy a sushi chef experience lunch
07 Includes one-way train ticket from Joetsu-Myoko Station to Sekiyama Station
08 Suitable for mostly flat or slightly downhill cycling routes

Discover a slower side of Joetsu on a guided cycling journey from Sekiyama to Arai, combining local history, scenic railway viewpoints, and a hands-on sushi chef experience. Designed for inbound visitors, this tour pairs easy riding with cultural stops along the way.

Travel by train from Joetsu-Myoko Station to Sekiyama, then set off by bicycle to visit places such as Sekiyama Shrine, the Old Hokkoku Kaido Road, Katakai Jomon Museum, Nakago area's railroad scenic spots, and Nihongi Station before enjoying a sushi chef experience lunch. With electric-assist bicycles, a local guide, water, and snacks included, it is a relaxed way to explore Joetsu over around 10 km to 20 km of mostly flat or slightly downhill riding.

Discover a slower side of Joetsu on a guided cycling journey from Sekiyama to Arai, combining local history, scenic railway viewpoints, and a hands-on sushi chef experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Joetsu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Historic Road Slow Cycling and Sushi Chef Experience --Joetsu Cycling A-- Sekiyama to Arai

Joetsu Bicycle Rental offers guided cycling tours for inbound foreign visitors to Japan.In thistour, experienced guides with local knowledge will take groups and families to enjoy thescenery of Joetsu and ride through the city on a bicycle.

Course Details

10:30 Cycling Tour Start at Sekiyama Station----Sekiyama Shrine---Katakai Jomon Museum---12:15Nakago area's railroad scenic spots---Nihongi Station---14:00 Sushi Chef Experience15:30---15:40 Arai Station

9:45 a.m. Meet at the Joestu-Myoko Station : Echigo Tokimeki Railways

10:02 a.m. Train from Joetsu-Myoko Station to Sekiyama Station

10:30 a.m. Cycling starts from Sekiyama station.

Sekiyama Shrine ; Old Hokkoku Kaido Road

Nakago area's railroad scenic spots

Nihongi Station

ushi Chef Experience Lunch at "Sushi-Yoshi

15:30 Arai Station

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Myoko 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

City Bicycle with Electric Power Assist, Bicycle transportation, Helmet, Bottled water, Localinformative guide, Lunch : Sushi Chef Experience
One way Railway ticket JoetsuMyoko St. to Sekiyama St.

What's Not Included

Transportation from 'Arai St.' the tour dismissal point is not included.
Alcohol and other drinks at sushi restaurants

Know before you go

For people with minimium body height 150cm and Maximum body height 195cm (in order toride the proper bike size)
The tours distance is 10 Km to 20km flat or slightly downhillcourse.
Rain or stormy weather will cancel the tour.
Travelers should have a moderatephysical fitness level
Transportation to and from the meeting place is not included.

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