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Joetsu Cycling Tour C: Cycling course to visit the traces of the railroad while feeling the wind of the Sea of Japan

4 Hours Round trip from Joetsu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cycle a flat 18.9 km course by electric-assist bicycle
  • 02 Follow the former railroad route along the Kubiki Bicycle Path
  • 03 Enjoy coastal scenery along the Sea of Japan and Gotsu Coast
  • 04 Stop at retro station buildings and railway-related photo spots
  • 05 Visit Tanihama Tetsumi Deck and Arimagawa Station
  • 06 See Torigakubi Tunnel and views from Tanihama Park
  • 07 Finish at Umiterasu Nadachi for souvenirs and local marine products

Discover Joetsu by e-bike on a scenic coastal ride that follows the traces of the region’s railroad history. Starting from Naoetsu, the birthplace of Niigata Prefecture's railroad system, this route takes you along the Kubiki Bicycle Path with views of the Sea of Japan, the Gotsu Coast, and a series of nostalgic railway landmarks.

Along the way, enjoy photo stops at retro station buildings, a former tunnel, and seaside viewpoints before finishing at Umiterasu Nadachi. After the ride, you can browse souvenirs and marine products, and enjoy the hot springs area at your own pace.

Discover Joetsu by e-bike on a scenic coastal ride that follows the traces of the region’s railroad history.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 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

1
Day 01

Cycling course to visit the traces of the railroad while feeling the wind of the Sea of Japan

Flat cource 18.9km  

Starting from Naoetsu, the birthplace of Niigata Prefecture's railroad system. 

You can proceed to the Kubiki Bicycle Path along the coast, taking in the scenery of the Gotsu Coast that appears as you pass through the town. 

Then, from there, you can ride through the scenery with retro station buildings and railroads, or ride along the seaside path along the Kubiki Bicycle Path, which was built on the site of a former railroad line. The goal of the cycling course, which is full of photo spots, is Umiterasu Nadachi. At Umiterasu Nadachi, you can shop for souvenirs and marine products, and enjoy hot springs after the tour.

*Before going to Tanima Park, there is only one hill to climb, but it is easily overcome because of the use of electric bicycles.

8:45 a.m. Meet at the Naoetsu Station : Echigo Tokimeki Railways

9:00 a.m. Cycling starts

9:00 a.m.   Cycling starts

Gotsu Coast ;

Tanihama Tetsumi Deck (train view spot);

Arimagawa Station (old station building and sea view);

Torigakubi Tunnel (Photo spot of old tunnel);

Tanihama Park (view of the Japan Sea);

1:00 p.m. Umiterasu Nadachi ; 15min walk from Nadachi Station

Tour Dismissal

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Joetsu 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Bicycle Rental : City Bicycle with Electric Power Assist
  • Bicycle transportation Cost
  • Helmet
  • Bottled water & Snacks
  • Stops for sightseeing and photos
  • Local informative guide

What's Not Included

  • Lunch is not included
  • Transportation from 'Nadachi St.' the tour dismissal point is not included.

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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Joetsu, JP
Tour start
Joetsu, JP
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Joetsu.

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