E-bike Tour: Journey to the Mythical Birthplace of Sake, Cycling in Nature-Rich Shiso and Healthy Fermented Lunch at a Sake Brewery. Includes a voucher for Himeji Station's famous Ekisoba!
At the destination, 'Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street,' several breweries still stand side-by-side, allowing you to feel the living fermentation culture along with the scent of history. The appearance of the storehouses and the townscape convey the tradition and pride of sake brewing that the region has cultivated for a long time. At the end of the tour, we provide a healthy lunch centered on fermented foods to be enjoyed in Yamazaki. Having a meal that utilizes the power of fermentation after exercising your body through cycling is a luxurious moment that refreshes both mind and body.
This tour is not just cycling as a means of transportation to a destination, but an 'experiential tourism' that uses all five senses: enjoying the scenery, learning history, touching the ancient Japanese culture of fermentation, and tasting its blessings. It is content that resonates especially with those who are health-conscious or seeking cultural depth, and this journey themed around fermentation and history can be called a new form of regional tourism that matches the modern lifestyle.
'Riding to the beginning of fermentation—to the land of Japan's oldest sake brewing.'
This tour, which fits that phrase perfectly, is a unique and special cycling experience where you can taste nature, history, and the blessings of fermentation all at once. Why not leave the daily hustle and bustle behind and rediscover the charm of the region in a leisurely time?
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What You Can Expect
1 Day
- 09:00Meet and depart from Act Co., Ltd. Travel to Shiso City by private vehicle.
- 09:45Arrive in Shiso City. E-bike usage instructions and practice.
- 10:00Cycling start! Ride through peaceful rural backroads, visiting Niwata Shrine (legendary birthplace of sake), Harima Ichinomiya 'Iwa Shrine,' Roadside Station Harima Ichinomiya, and Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street.
- 13:00Lunch at Matsu Dining. Enjoy a healthy fermented food lunch featuring local ingredients.
- 14:00Travel to the Himeji Station area by private vehicle.
- 15:00Arrive back at Act Co., Ltd. and dismiss. Thank you for your hard work.
Purchase Notice
① Regarding health management: Please participate in good health on the day of the event. If you have a fever, fatigue, or feel unwell, please do not force yourself to attend and contact us.
If you have any allergies (especially those related to food), please be sure to inform us in advance.
② Regarding clothing and belongings: Please wear comfortable clothing that can move around in and can withstand some dirt and sweat (pants and sneakers are recommended).
We will lend you necessary equipment such as helmets and gloves, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
Depending on the season, please also prepare for cold or heat (hats, sunscreen, rain gear, etc.).
Please bring a towel, a drink for hydration, and your health insurance card (or a copy thereof).
③ About e-bikes
E-bikes are electric-assist bicycles that are easy to operate, but safety training is provided by a guide before use.
For your safety, please follow traffic rules and avoid reckless driving.
④ Rain Policy: The event will proceed in light rain, but depending on the weather conditions, parts of the course may be changed or the event may be canceled.
In case of cancellation, the organizers will contact you the day before or the morning of the event.
⑤ Regarding insurance, all tour participants are covered by basic accident insurance.
However, please take sufficient care to avoid damage to or loss of your belongings, and personal injuries.
⑥ Cancellation Policy: Please contact us at least 7 days in advance if you need to cancel. Cancellations made after that may incur a cancellation fee.
⑦ We may take photographs and videos. Please give your consent if you are willing to allow us to use them on social media and for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know in advance.
Includes/Excludes
- Lunch
- Tour guide
- English guide
- Tips
Eligible Users
Eligible Nationalities/Regions
- Antarctica, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Antigua and Barbuda, Canada, Dominican Republic, Grenada, United States, United States Virgin Islands, Guam, Saint Lucia, Anguilla, Barbados, Northern Mariana Islands, Dominica, Bahamas, Bermuda, Montserrat, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, American Samoa, Trinidad and Tobago, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Martin (France), , Sint Maarten, Kazakhstan, Russia, Egypt, South Africa, Greece, Netherlands, Belgium, France, , Spain, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Isle of Man, Jersey, United Kingdom, Guernsey, Denmark, Sweden, , Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Norway, Poland, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Malaysia, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, , Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Zealand, Pitcairn Islands, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, China, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Iran, South Sudan, Morocco, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, The Gambia, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo, Benin, Mauritius, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo-Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, British Indian Ocean Territory, Seychelles, Sudan, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, Mozambique, Zambia, Madagascar, Mayotte, Réunion, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Malawi, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Comoros, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Eritrea, Aruba, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Gibraltar, Portugal, Luxembourg, Ireland, Iceland, Albania, Malta, Cyprus, Åland Islands, Finland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Moldova, Armenia, Belarus, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City, Ukraine, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Czechia, Slovakia, Liechtenstein, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Falkland Islands, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Saint Barthélemy, Bolivia, Guyana, Ecuador, French Guiana, Paraguay, Martinique, Suriname, Uruguay, Caribbean Netherlands, Curacao, East Timor, Norfolk Island, Brunei, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Palau, Wallis and Futuna, Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Tuvalu, French Polynesia, Tokelau, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, North Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Maldives, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Palestinian Territories, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, Bhutan, Mongolia, Nepal, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
Reminders
⚠️【Notes】
Please be sure to check the meeting time, place, and items to bring.
Please inform us as soon as possible if you have any allergies, health conditions, or other special needs.
Preparations made the day before
Take good care of your health: Get plenty of sleep and make sure you are in good physical condition before participating.
Check your attire and belongings: wear comfortable clothing, sneakers, rain gear, towel, drinks, and your health insurance card (a copy is acceptable).
Check the weather forecast: The event will proceed even in light rain, so please bring rain gear if necessary.
Response to bad weather
The course may be changed or the event may be canceled due to weather conditions.
If the event is cancelled, the organizers will contact you by the evening of the day before or early in the morning of the event.
In the event of cancellation, we will either reschedule or provide a full refund.
Meeting and registration on the day
Please be punctual for the meeting time.
The meeting place will be [Act Co., Ltd.].
Please contact us if you will be late. Significant delays may result in your inability to participate.
Safety and Driving Precautions
We will provide a brief explanation of how to use the e-bike before the tour begins, so even first-timers can rest assured.
While driving, please follow traffic rules and prioritize safety.
If you engage in dangerous driving or behavior that disturbs other participants, you may be asked to leave the tour.
Emergency contact number: 079-283-0890
Cancellation and Change Policy
Cancellations are free up to 7 days in advance; cancellations after that will incur a fee.
If you wish to change the date, please contact us as soon as possible.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Meeting Point
Location Name: Act Co., Ltd.
Address: 1-14 Minami-nabe-cho, Himeji City, Hyogo PrefectureCancellation Policy
- Cancellations 7 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 3 to 6 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 2 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
FAQ
1. What is the historical significance of Ichinomiya in Shiso regarding sake brewing and fermentation culture?
Ichinomiya in Shiso holds profound historical significance as it's documented in the "Harima-no-Kuni Fudoki" with Japan's oldest records of sake brewing. This ancient region, important in the nation's early development, is considered the very origin of fermentation culture. Cycling through here allows visitors to connect with this deep heritage and understand its influence on Japanese traditions.
2. What are the unique scenic features of the cycling route in Shiso?
The Shiso cycling route features natural back roads and picturesque unpaved tunnels, offering a charming and serene experience. Cyclists will enjoy tranquil rural landscapes with minimal traffic, providing a refreshing escape from daily life. This allows for a deeper connection with the natural beauty and a peaceful, healing journey.
3. What kind of healthy fermented lunch is offered on the Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street cycling tour?
After the invigorating cycling, the tour provides a healthy fermented lunch centered around traditional fermented foods. This meal, enjoyed on Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street, is designed to refresh both body and mind. It perfectly complements the theme of fermentation culture explored throughout the tour, offering a delicious and rejuvenating dining experience.
4. What safety precautions should cyclists observe during the Shiso cycling tour?
When cycling in Shiso, it's important to always adhere to local traffic laws, including staying on designated paths and being aware of other road users. Although the route features quiet back roads with less vehicle traffic, cyclists should still wear appropriate safety gear, remain alert, and maintain a safe speed, especially when navigating unpaved sections or tunnels.
5. How long does the Shiso cycling tour typically last and what activities are included during the cycling portion?
The Shiso cycling tour typically offers a comprehensive experience, though specific durations may vary. The cycling portion involves traversing scenic back roads and unpaved tunnels, leading towards historic Ichinomiya and the Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street. Participants will enjoy immersive rides through nature while discovering the region's cultural landscape.
6. How can the Himeji Station Eki-Soba ticket be used?
The Himeji Station Eki-Soba ticket is included as part of this tour. To use it, simply present your ticket at the designated Eki-Soba stall within Himeji Station. This allows you to enjoy a local specialty, providing a convenient and authentic taste experience before or after your Shiso cycling adventure. You can book this experience through KKday to receive your ticket conveniently.
7. What can visitors expect to see or experience when cycling through Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street in Shiso?
Cycling through Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street, visitors can immerse themselves in a rich historical atmosphere where several traditional sake breweries still operate. You'll witness the architecture and townscape that reflect a long-standing brewing tradition and feel the presence of a living fermentation culture, a testament to the region's heritage.
8. What are the road conditions like, specifically the 'unpaved tunnels' and 'back roads,' on the Shiso cycling route?
The Shiso cycling route predominantly features natural back roads and scenic unpaved tunnels. These paths offer a unique cycling experience, characterized by a tranquil rural landscape and minimal vehicle traffic. While providing a peaceful ride, cyclists should be prepared for varying road surfaces, especially within the unpaved sections, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey.
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