Bike Tour of Maniwa, Okayama with Lunch and Brewery Visit
Bike Tour of Maniwa, Okayama with Lunch and Brewery Visit
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10 meals
Spend a day breezing through the rural streets of Maniwa, Okayama. See a preserved post town, tour breweries and enjoy lunch with locally fermented ingredients.
Highlights
Explore the countryside of Northern Okayama on a 5-hour e-bike tour
Taste locally made sake, miso, vinegar and soy sauce at historic breweries in Maniwa
Learn traditional hinoki plant dyeing techniques at a local studio
Enjoy a lunch featuring locally sourced and fermented ingredients
Cycle through scenic rural landscapes on a comfortable rental e-bike
10 meals
Experience Details
Northern Okayama, once known as Mimasaka Province, carries over 1,300 years of history shaped by its land and water.
Fed by the pure streams of the Hiruzen Highlands, this region developed a deep fermentation culture that still thrives today.
Centuries-old breweries continue to produce sake, miso, and soy sauce using traditional methods. At the same time, modern facilities introduce new approaches that push these crafts forward. It is a place where heritage and innovation naturally coexist.
On this five-hour cycling tour, you will explore Maniwa City at a relaxed pace, moving through countryside scenery, rivers, and historic streets with a friendly English-speaking guide.
Your journey begins at JR Chugoku-Katsuyama Station, where you will meet your host and prepare for your e-bike ride. You will cycle through the Katsuyama Townscape Preservation District, a beautifully preserved former post town, with a stop by the riverside to take in the surroundings.
Next, you will visit the Hinoki Plant Dyeing Studio Gallery, where you will learn about traditional dyeing techniques used for noren curtains and have time to browse souvenirs.
The route then continues to Gozenshu Tsuji Brewery, a sake brewery with over 200 years of history, where you will enjoy a lunch featuring locally fermented ingredients and have time to explore.
In the afternoon, you will ride through Kuse Town before arriving at Kono Brewery, where vinegar, soy sauce, and miso are still crafted using natural, time-honored methods.
The tour concludes as you return to JR Chugoku-Katsuyama Station around 15:30, completing a journey through Maniwa’s living food culture and rural landscapes.
What You Get
Good To Know
- When booking, please inform the host of your nationality
- Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes
- Please note that the tour tinerary may change due to weather or traffic conditions
- Please inform your host of any food restrictions or allergies in advance
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at JR Chugoku-Katsuyama Station at 9:50. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 weeks before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
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