Easy Mountain Bike Tour of Hachimantai’s Appi Highlands
Overview
Feel the wind in your hair and enjoy the gorgeous scenery of Hachimantai and the Appi Highlands, on this family-friendly mountain bike tour. Ride through verdant broadleaf forests, and gentle plains under open skies, with an experienced MTB guide.
Highlights
- Take in the vastness of Mt. Iwate that dominates the landscape
- Start the day by brushing up your MTB skills with an internationally accredited guide
- Enjoy the gorgeous nature of Towada-Hachimantai National Park from spring to fall
- Ride through forests of Japanese beech, Erman’s birch, and konara oak trees
- Speed through the spectacular vastness of the Appi Highlands
Key Information
Description
This tour is available every day from June to October. Schedule: 09:30 — Reception at the lodge* 10:00 — Tour briefing and equipment fitting 10:30 — Basic MTB lesson (riding position, gear and brake use, etc.) 11:00 — Transfer to the starting point by car 11:30 — Mountain bike tour 12:30 — Lunch break 13:00 — Mountain bike tour 14:00 — Return to lodge, enjoy ice coffee or Hachimantai apple juice (cold beer available for purchase) 14:30 — Tour ends, drop-off at bus stop if needed After the tour, you’ll get photos and videos taken by your guide during the tour. *Guests arriving by bus from Morioka will not be able to reach the lodge by 09:30, but will have a slightly adjusted schedule.