Welcome to Oka Tours! -Specialists in bike tours in Japan tag:www.okatours.com,2008://1 2008-07-03T07:03:58Z We offer cycling trips in Japan mainly for non-Japanese guests visiting or living in Japan. Traveling by bicycle is an ideal way to explore Japan and enjoy its beautiful nature, delicious foods, and cultural heritages. If you are looking for a genuine and unforgettable vacation experience, you will most likely find it with us. Movable Type 3.31-ja The departures of both October & November Moderate Sado island trips are guaranteed ! tag:www.okatours.com,2008://1.100 2008-07-03T06:45:40Z 2008-07-03T07:03:58Z okatours http://www.okatours.com 2008 Tour Dates tag:www.okatours.com,2007://1.98 2007-12-27T02:27:38Z 2007-12-27T02:40:34Z We have now updated our tour calendar fo... okatours http://www.okatours.com here.]]> WEEKLONG TOURS tag:www.okatours.com,2007://1.97 2007-12-25T04:46:35Z 2008-05-02T20:57:43Z TOUR LEVEL Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul ... okatours http://www.okatours.com TOUR LEVEL Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 Sado Island Moderate 2-8 13-19 10-16 Sado Island Challenging 9-15 20-26 Aizu/Niigata Moderate 6-12 Aizu/Niigata Challenging Izu Peninsula Challenging 17-22
24-29 ]]> MINI TOURS tag:www.okatours.com,2007://1.96 2007-12-25T02:49:02Z 2008-03-04T04:16:20Z TOUR LEVEL Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul ... okatours http://www.okatours.com TOUR LEVEL Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 Boso Peninsula Moderate 6-8 Izu Peninsula Challenging ]]> Izu tag:www.okatours.com,2007://1.95 2007-12-11T01:39:37Z 2007-12-11T01:43:10Z "The Izu Challenging Tour lives up to it... okatours http://www.okatours.com "The Izu Challenging Tour lives up to its name - idyllic mountain scenery, breathtaking coastal views, quaint villages along with well-paved roads having a variety of climbs & downhills. Personal service by Akira Oka cannot be better! If you ever have the opportunity to do a tour in Japan - this is it! Thanks again for a great tour." - Dennis W.M., Ritzville, WA Google verification file tag:www.okatours.com,2007://1.94 2007-09-29T19:14:26Z 2007-09-29T19:17:26Z ファイルをダウンロード ... okatours http://www.okatours.com ファイルをダウンロード ]]> We offer customized tours tailored to your needs tag:www.okatours.com,2007://1.93 2007-09-25T07:30:56Z 2007-09-28T07:17:05Z If you are a group of four or more guest... okatours http://www.okatours.com If you are a group of four or more guests, we can customize a tour tailored to your preferred dates, total number of days, and biking levels. Please let us know your needs/requirements and we will arrange a tour for you. 旅行条件 tag:www.okatours.com,2007://1.89 2007-04-12T07:47:45Z 2007-04-12T19:21:45Z 旅行のお申込と旅行契約の成立 当社所定の旅行申込書（以下「旅行申込書」といいます... okatours http://www.okatours.com 旅行のお申込と旅行契約の成立 当社所定の旅行申込書（以下「旅行申込書」といいます。）に所定の事項を記入の上、旅行代金の10%のお申込金を添えてお申し込みいただきます。申込金は「旅行代金」「取消料」「違約料」のそれぞれ一部または全部として取扱います。旅行代金は旅行開始日の前日から起算して、さかのぼって20日前に当たる日（以下「基準日」といいます。）よりも前にお支払いいただきます。 基準日以降にお申し込みされた場合は、申込時点または旅行開始日前の当社が指定する期日までにお支払いいただきます。 旅行契約は、当社が契約の締結を承諾し、申込金を受領した時に成立するものとします。 当社らは、当社らが提携するクレジットカード会社（以下「提携会社」といいます。）のカード会員（以下「会員」といいます）より所定の伝票への会員の署名なくして旅行代金等の支払を受けることを条件に電話、郵便、インターネット、その他の通信手段による旅行のお申込を受ける場合があります。（以下「通信契約」といいます。）その場合の旅行条件は、本「旅行条件」に準拠いたしますが、一部異なりますので以下に異なる点のみをご案内します。 （1） 通信契約の申込に際し、会員は、申込みしようとする「企画旅行の名称」、「出発日」、｢カード名｣、「会員番号」、「カードの有効月日」等（以下「会員番号等」といいます。）を当社らにお申し出いただきます。 （2） 通信契約は、電話による申込の場合は、当社らが申込みを受諾した時に成立します。また、郵便、インターネットその他の通信手段による申込みの場合は、当社らが契約の締結を承諾した旨の通知を発した時に成立します。ただし、契約締結を承諾する旨をe-mail、ファクシミリ、留守番電話等の電子承諾通知の方法で通知した場合は、その通知がお客様に到達した時に成立するものとします。通信契約成立日をカード利用日とします。 （3） 与信等の理由により会員のお申し出のクレジットカードでのお支払ができない場合、当社らは通信契約を解除し、次項に定める取消料と同額の違約料を申し受けます。ただし、当社らが別途指定する期日までに現金による旅行代金の支払をいただいた場合はこの限りではありません。 （4） 通信契約を締結しようとする場合であって、会員の有するクレジットカードが無効等により、旅行代金等が提携会社のカード会員規約に従って決済できないときは、旅行契約を拒否させていただく場合があります。 お客様による旅行契約の解除・払い戻し お客様はいつでも、以下に定める取消料を当社に支払って旅行契約を解除することができます。
旅行契約の解除期日 取消料
旅行開始日の前日から起算してさかのぼって21日前に当たる日以前の解除 無料
旅行開始日の前日から起算してさかのぼって20日前に当たる日以降8日前に当たる日以前の解除 旅行代金の20%
旅行開始日の前日から起算してさかのぼって7日前に当たる日以降2日前に当たる日以前の解除 旅行代金の30%
旅行開始日の前日の解除 旅行代金の40%
旅行開始日の当日の解除 旅行代金の50%
旅行開始後の解除又は無連絡不参加 旅行代金の100%
旅行内容の変更 当社は、天災地変、戦乱、暴動、運送・宿泊機関等の旅行サービス提供の中止、官公署の命令、当初の運行計画によらない運送サービスの提供その他の当社の関与し得ない事由が生じた場合において、旅行の安全かつ円滑な実施を図るためやむを得ないときは、旅行日程、旅行サービスの内容その他の旅行契約の内容（以下「契約内容」という）を変更することがあります。お客様の数が契約書面に記載した最少催行人員に達しなかったときには、当社は旅行契約を解除することがあります。この場合は旅行開始日の前日から起算してさかのぼって、33日目に当たる日より前に、旅行を中止する旨をお客様に通知します。 旅行代金に含まれるもの 旅行日程に明示した宿泊施設の宿泊費：客室はバス・トイレ付（旅行日程に別途記載がある場合はこの限りではありません）で、１室2名利用時の料金です。1人部屋をご希望の際には、1人部屋の有無並びに追加料金についてお問い合わせください。 旅行日程に明示した食事代 旅行日程に明示した運送機関の運賃・料金：鉄道、フェリー、バス、タクシー、その他旅行日程に明示されたもの。 旅行日程に明示した観光料金：入場・拝観料、利き酒・料理体験、その他旅行日程に明示されたもの。 ガイド料：ガイディングは英語で行います。 サポート車：サポート車によるお客様の荷物の運送、休憩場所と飲料等の提供。 自転車レンタル代：24段変速のハイブリッドタイプの自転車。サイクルコンピュータｰ、ハンドルバーバッグ、鍵、パンク修理キット、スペアチューブ、ポンプ付。お客様の安全確保のため、必ずヘルメットを着用されますようお願いいたします（ヘルメットのレンタルは衛生上の理由により行っておりません。） 心付：ホテルでの心付。 諸税：消費税等諸税。 旅行代金に含まれていないもの 前項のほかは旅行代金に含まれません。その一部を例示します。 航空運賃等自宅と出発地・解散地の間の交通費、保険、ヘルメット代、アルコール飲料等の追加飲食費、個人利用のタクシー代、電話代その他個人的性質の諸費用およびそれに伴う税・サービス料。]]> Site Map tag:www.okatours.com,2007://1.84 2007-01-29T20:00:28Z 2008-02-08T10:25:50Z ファイルをダウンロード... okatours http://www.okatours.com ファイルをダウンロード]]> IZU CHALLENGING tag:www.okatours.com,2006://1.82 2006-12-29T17:12:13Z 2008-02-02T20:15:49Z Izu Peninsula extends out into the Pacif... okatours http://www.okatours.com Minimum number of guests required for guaranteed departure: 4
]]> Trip Itinerary tag:www.okatours.com,2006://1.81 2006-12-29T17:11:27Z 2007-07-03T07:16:49Z Day 1 (Monday) Minobu-san (56km) Meet ... okatours http://www.okatours.com
  • Day 1 (Monday) Minobu-san (56km)
    Meet in Tokyo in the morning and transfer to Kofu by train (takes about 2 hours). Upon arrival in the city of Kofu, we start pedaling at a relaxed pace and visit the Takeda-jinja Shrine where the famous 16th century military general Takeda Shingen is worshiped. After lunch in Kofu, we head south on cycle paths and along the Fuji River, one of the three big fast-flowing rivers in Japan. Today, we stay at a ryokan* (traditional Japanese inn) in a tranquil temple town of Minobu which houses Kuon-ji Temple, the headquarters of the Nichiren Sect of Buddhism.
    * Guest rooms in this ryokan are equipped with private toilets but not with private baths.
  • Day 2 (Tuesday) Shuzen-ji (101km)
    After breakfast and a visit to Kuon-ji Temple, we leave Minobu and cycle on flat or gently rolling terrains along the Fuji River and the southern foot of Mt. Fuji. We then ride into Izu Peninsula via the city of Mishima. Our route takes us on cycling paths along quiet rivers to Shuzen-ji, one of the major onsen (natural hot spring) towns in the region. Many intellectuals have loved the town for its quiet atmosphere. We stay at an elegant ryokan with onsen. You can soak in abundant hot spring water and relax – perfect way to prepare yourself for another day of riding.
  • Day 3 (Wednesday) Matsuzaki (70km)
    We begin the day with a pleasant visit to Shuzen-ji Temple and a sightseeing stroll through the charming Shuzen-ji town. Before lunch, we take on a climb to the mountain range in west Izu. We ride the Nishi-Izu Skyline, which has steep and winding passages with spectacular views of Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji when visibility is good. We then descend to Matsuzaki, one of the main fishing port towns on the west coast of the Peninsula. We stay at a ryokan with onsen. In the evening we feast on fresh seafood direct from the local port.
  • Day 4 (Thursday) Shimoda (78km plus a 23km optional ride)
    After breakfast we explore idyllic streets of Matsuzaki and visit some of the historic sites. Our ride today takes us inland through narrow mountain roads and then along beautiful sand beaches towards Shimoda, situated at the southeastern edge of the Peninsula. We stay at a ryokan with onsen. An optional extended ride to the historic Amagi Tunnel via a unique double-loop bridge is available for eager riders (the extended ride is mostly on road but encompasses some uncovered surfaces).
  • Day 5 (Friday) Shimoda (75km)
    Today we explore the southern part of Izu Peninsula. In the morning we cycle to Matsuzaki, taking a different mountain road than what we have taken yesterday. From Matsuzaki we ride through rolling hills along rugged southern coastline of the Peninsula, which include some steep climbs and spectacular down hills. We stop by Iro-Zaki Point, the southern most tip of the Peninsula. It is a scenic spot with a lighthouse and towering cliffs, from which we can enjoy stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. We continue along the coastline to Shimoda, where our ride ends.
  • Day 6 (Saturday)
    We spend the morning sightseeing the historic city of Shimoda. It is known as the city of the port that the American Fleet called Kurofune, the Black Ship, entered in the 19th century to demand trade with Japan, which at that time was under a national isolation policy that cut off any and all exchange with foreign countries. There are many historic sites in the city that relate to the opening of Japan. In the afternoon, you say goodbye to your leader/guide at the Shimoda train station and leave Shimoda by train. You arrive in Tokyo in the early evening.
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  • All lodgings on a double occupancy basis. A limited number of single-occupancy rooms are available for an additional charge on most tours. If you are a single traveler, please inquire for room availability and a single supplemental charge.
  • Meals (5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners)
  • Guides and van support
  • Rental bikes
  • Any ground transportations (except for private taxis)
  • Admissions to temples/shrines, and museums
    • ]]>     SADO ISLAND MODERATE tag:www.okatours.com,2006://1.79 2006-12-29T17:08:46Z 2008-02-03T01:19:14Z Sado Island, located in the Sea of Japan... okatours http://www.okatours.com Minimum number of guests required for guaranteed departure: 4
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  • Day 1 (Monday) Echigo-Nagano (37km)
    Meet in Tokyo in the morning and transfer to Nagaoka by the Shinkansen (bullet train; takes about 2 hours). Our warm up ride starts in Nagaoka, following quiet back roads out of the city that eventually lead to beautiful countryside. Our accommodation for the first night is a rustic ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with onsen (natural hot spring bath) situated in a small valley.
  • Day 2 (Tuesday) Niigata (59km)
    After breakfast we hit the road to Niigata, one of the first five Japanese ports opened for foreign trade after the end of National Seclusion in 19th century. We ride through rice fields and then along the Shinano-gawa River. After lunch, we take a water shuttle to downtown Niigata. In the evening, we go out for dinner in Furumachi (the old town district) and explore its nightlife. We stay at a western-style hotel.
  • Day 3 (Wednesday) Futatsukame (33km)
    In early morning, we visit the Hakusan morning market and stroll through stalls selling fresh local produces. After breakfast, we set off for a journey from the port of Niigata to Sado Island by a jetfoil. Upon arrival in Sado Island, we cycle on flat roads on the eastern coast towards the northern tip of the island, passing fishing villages. We stay at a comfortable inn situated on a cliff near Futatsukame (two turtle-shaped giant rocks) enjoying stunning ocean views.
  • Day 4 (Thursday) Aikawa (56km)
    The coast changes character as we head south and cycle on the western coast today. We ride in a region of the most dynamic and magnificent landscape of the island through rolling hills along the coastline, which include some steep climbs and spectacular down hills. Our destination is Aikawa, which prospered from its gold mine during the Edo period (17th to 19th centuries). Time permitting we visit the old gold mine to see what it used to be like in old days. We stay at a ryokan with onsen.
  • Day 5 (Friday) Shukunegi (63km)
    We continue along the western coast of the island in the morning. En route we visit several temples with stunning buildings and Japanese gardens. After lunch we head inland and ride through peaceful hills and fields. We pass the old port town of Ogi and ride to Shukunegi. Our ryokan for the next two days is a beautiful conversion of an old Japanese house. (During our stay at this ryokan, we try to have an opportunity of taking a pottery-making lesson by a renowned ceramist.)
  • Day 6 (Saturday) Shukunegi (32km)
    We spend the morning in Shukunegi, a picturesque preserved village that prospered from ship building and shipping business during the Edo period (17th to 19th centuries). Before lunch, we take either a soba noodle making lesson or a ride on a taraibune (tub boat). In the afternoon we cycle around cape Sawasaki and its surrounding areas, along magnificent coastline and hills.
  • Day 7 (Sunday)
    Following breakfast, we leave Sado Island and return to Niigata by jetfoil. Once at the Niigata train station, it is time to say goodbye to your leader/guide. You take the Shinkansen (bullet train), and arrive in Tokyo in the early evening.
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  • All lodgings on a double occupancy basis. A limited number of single-occupancy rooms are available for an additional charge on most tours. If you are a single traveler, please inquire for room availability and a single supplemental charge.
  • Meals (6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners)
  • Guides and van support
  • Rental bikes
  • Any ground/ocean transportations (except for private taxis)
  • Fee for soba noodle making lesson or a taraibune (tub boat) ride
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