Japan: Osaka & Kyoto
Osaka & Kyoto | End of October or First Week of November — TBD
Included
* Airport pick-up and drop off on the date provide
* Accommodations
* Luggage Transfers
* First and last night Dinner
* All Breakfast
* SAG Support
* Bicycle
* Bike Jersey
* Strava Route
* Some Local Experience
Not Included
* Airfare to/from Osaka, Japan (KIX)
* Travel visa (see FAQ)
* Airport transfers outside of itinerary dates
* Travel Insurance
* Pedals
* Shoes
* Dinner and Lunch
2 Nights Osaka · 4 Nights Kyoto
6 nights. 7 days. Unpack once in Kyoto. Ride out in every direction. A Kansai hub-based cycling experience — Osaka's electric food culture by night, then four days fanning out from Kyoto into Japan's most historic landscapes: ancient Asuka, Lake Biwa's shores, Nara's temples. No repacking. No luggage transfers. Just ride.
🗓 End of October or First Week of November — TBD. Perfect riding weather: crisp autumn air, peak foliage season.
The Route
| Day | Theme | Distance | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive Osaka | — | Welcome dinner. Night ride through Dotonbori. Fit session. |
| Day 2 | Osaka → Asuka | 55 km | Ride south into Takaichi district. Asuka village — Japan's first capital. Inabuchi rice terraces. Ancient burial mounds. |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Kyoto | 35 km | Morning train to Kyoto. Afternoon ride through Arashiyama bamboo grove. Settle into your Kyoto hotel — home for the next 4 nights. |
| Day 4 | Lake Biwa Loop | 70 km | Circle Japan's largest lake. Shoreside roads, mountain backdrops, floating torii gates. |
| Day 5 | Northern Kyoto Valleys | 60 km | Ride north through Kurama and Ohara. Temple gardens, cedar forests, mountain onsen stops. |
| Day 6 | Nara · Farewell | 45 km | Ride to Nara — Tōdai-ji's Great Buddha, deer park. Afternoon: onsen & spa. Farewell kaiseki dinner. |
| Day 7 | Departure | — | Airport transfer. Kansai International (KIX). |
About ~265 km over 5 ride days. Two-group pace — advanced and beginner routes daily. Support van always behind you. Zero pressure.
Experiences Included
- Onsen & Spa Day — cold plunge, sauna, hot spring bath, massage, followed by a private tea ceremony
- Samurai Sword Training — train with a modern-day musashi in an authentic Kyoto dojo. Cut with a real iaitō.
Hotels
- Osaka (2 nights): 4★ — Cross Hotel Osaka or similar. Steps from Dotonbori.
- Kyoto (4 nights): 4★ — Hotel Granvia Kyoto or similar. Central, bike-accessible, breakfast included. Unpack once.
What's Included
- 6 nights 4★ hotels (twin share, breakfast included)
- Welcome dinner + farewell dinner
- 2 curated experiences (onsen/spa/tea ceremony + samurai training)
- Premium road bike rental
- Lead cycling guide + support van with driver
- On-call mechanic
- Professional photo & video — 3 days
- Ride snacks & hydration from the van
- Airport transfers (KIX)
- Accident insurance
Lunches and some Dinner not included — guests free to explore. Single supplement available.
Rider Sizing
Please include your bike size and jersey size in the order notes at checkout. We'll follow up to confirm before the tour.
This itinerary reflects our planned route and experiences. Routes, venues, and daily order may be adjusted based on weather, road conditions, and local availability to ensure the best possible experience. Any meaningful changes will be communicated ahead of your departure.
Any questions about flights and transfers? The Qunafa team is here for you. Send us an email to info@qunafa.travel