{"id":13968,"date":"2017-04-21T12:46:02","date_gmt":"2017-04-21T11:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=13968"},"modified":"2020-01-28T16:50:07","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T16:50:07","slug":"cycling-japan-hida-satoyama-takayama-insidejapan-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/21\/cycling-japan-hida-satoyama-takayama-insidejapan-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling in Japan Hida Satoyama, Takayama"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F13968&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F13968\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F13968&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F13968&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F13968%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F13968\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F13968\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><p>Japan is one of the greatest places on the planet to explore on two wheels. Whether crossing the roads that link historic islands or touring rural villages and shrines, we\u2019ve created some spectacular bike trips to help visitors explore. Here is our guide to cycling the quaint Hida Satoyama in Takayama.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-13978 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-12-at-10.19.32-1-156x300.png\" alt=\"Japan map marked with Takayama\" width=\"156\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-12-at-10.19.32-1-156x300.png 156w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-12-at-10.19.32-1-768x1481.png 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-12-at-10.19.32-1-531x1024.png 531w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-12-at-10.19.32-1-292x564.png 292w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-12-at-10.19.32-1-720x1389.png 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-12-at-10.19.32-1-390x752.png 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-12-at-10.19.32-1-780x1504.png 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-12-at-10.19.32-1-510x984.png 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Screen-Shot-2016-10-12-at-10.19.32-1.png 898w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/>DISTANCE: 22 km<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>DURATION: 2.5\u20133.5 hours<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>START\/FINISH: Furukawa Station (17 minutes from Takayama Station)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>WHEN TO GO: April\u2013December<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Why cycle?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cycling trips take us back to what makes travel so endlessly fascinating and rewarding: the surprises, the chance encounters and the ordinary, everyday details. The humble bicycle gives us the freedom to roam under our own steam, take diversions, stop to chat and generally enjoy the experience of being immersed in a country and culture different from our own.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13998 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"Rooftops and mountain views to Hida Satoyama in Takayama, Japan\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops-564x376.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_roof-tops.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\">Takayama<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The alpine town of Takayama lies on a plateau in central Japan, surrounded by the thickly forested peaks of the Hida Mountain Range. Known throughout the ages as a centre for crafts \u2013 particularly carpentry \u2013 Takayama\u2019s woodworkers were drafted in to build many of the spectacular temples you\u2019ll see in Kyoto. Their work can be glimpsed in everything from traditional craft shops to spectacularly carved festival floats.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #993366;\">Cycling the Hida Satoyama trail<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the true delights of a visit to Takayama, however, is getting out of the town and into its glorious rural surroundings. The Hida Satoyama cycle tour whisks you through lush paddy fields and into the countryside, stopping off at natural hot springs, steeply pitched wooden farmhouses, orchards and farms.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13999 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14-720x478.jpg\" alt=\"Countryside and autumn in Hida Satoyama, Japan\" width=\"720\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14-720x478.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14-564x374.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14-1200x796.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14-900x597.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14-1440x955.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14-390x259.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14-780x517.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14-510x338.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama_hidanosato_10.10.04-14.jpg 1544w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993366;\">Local charm in\u00a0Hida Satoyama<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a local English speaking guide alongside you, you can delve into the history and culture of the region and chat to people you meet along the way. Whether they\u2019re schoolchildren on their way home for lunch or elderly residents selling strawberries at the local farmers\u2019 market.<\/p>\n<p>No matter where you go in Hida Satoyama, everyone seems to know each other, and the atmosphere is never less than convivial, giving a welcome glimpse into rural Japanese communities.<\/p>\n<p>Stop at a hilltop shrine and pause for a breather. Then cycle past wood-panelled sake breweries and streams filled with koi carp as you return through town.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14001 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama-morning-market-apple-sellers-720x540.jpg\" alt=\"Market stall sellers in Takayama, Japan\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama-morning-market-apple-sellers-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama-morning-market-apple-sellers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama-morning-market-apple-sellers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama-morning-market-apple-sellers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama-morning-market-apple-sellers-564x423.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama-morning-market-apple-sellers-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama-morning-market-apple-sellers-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama-morning-market-apple-sellers-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama-morning-market-apple-sellers-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama-morning-market-apple-sellers-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Takayama-morning-market-apple-sellers-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><br \/>\nOur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/self-guided-japan-holidays\/i-asc\/autumn-splendour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Autumn Splendour<\/a>\u00a0Self-Guided Adventure includes a half-day Hida Satoyama cycling experience. <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/about-us\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get in touch with our team of Japan travel experts<\/a> to find out more and\u00a0<\/strong><strong>start planning that trip on two wheels!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Like this post? 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