it’s your trip
Personalised. Self Guided.
Planning a cycling adventure in Japan can be intimidating. We know. With over 25,000km ridden in Japan we’ve done the hard yards to make sure your one shot at exploring Japan by bicycle is everything you’ve dreamt of. The best routes, in an area of Japan that suits the season and your ability, all tailored to suit your budget and desires for cultural experience. No support cars or rigid itineraries. We work with you to give you the tools and the flexibility to confidently explore Japan by bike under your own steam. It’s your trip after all.
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Testimonials
“I’ve done a lot of travelling by bike and the trip Adam and Asami put together was superb! The route took me on roads and to places I would never have found otherwise and gave me the opportunity to explore Japan by bike in a completely unique way. Highly recommended. ”
“We want to say that using your guiding service for our tour of the northern parts of Japan gave us an unparalleled superior experience.”
“Thanks to your team we spent 100% of our time enjoying the riding and the scenery and 0% of our time stressing out about directions or places to stay. And the accommodation Asami found was unbelievable. A true Japan experience. ”
“As a group, we were experienced self-guided bike tourers and were initially reluctant to use the guiding service you offered. As it turned out, there wasn’t a day went by during our trip where one or more of us didn’t voice gratitude to Asami and Adam for making a total pleasure out of what may have otherwise been a very stressful time.”
“Our trip planning for Japan hit another level when we contacted Adam. He doesn’t just hand you a route and send you on your way, you’re a part of the planning and once there it really felt like OUR trip. 100% recommend. ”
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we have your back
We won’t send you anywhere we haven’t been. Our routes are tried, tested, re-ridden and confirmed with local government before your departure.
Our accommodation options are sourced for their authenticity, value, cuisine and connection with traditional Japanese culture. Many don’t even have a website. Experience what the Japanese domestic traveller gets to experience. The real Japan.
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About Us
Adam and asami
Adam first rode bikes in Japan in 2012. Over those twelve weeks he fell in love with the ease of exploration, the unbelievable scenery and the almost otherwordly connection with nature. Not to mention the unique food and culture. Many trips and thousands of kilometres later, after many requests, he started planning detailed holidays for friends and Flashpacking Japan grew from there.
With a passion for good food and experiential travel, Asami takes care of all accommodation and logistics on route. With an enormous amount of local knowledge, and the ability to seek out venues in her native Japanese, Asami will find you places to stay and things to visit you’d otherwise never come across.