Experience the wonders of Japan by bike. MERIDA X BASE Introducing New Guided Cycling Tours to Experience the Nature, Culture and History of the Izu Peninsula
メリダジャパン株式会社
MERIDA Japan K.K. (Head office: Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Saburo Fukuda) is announcing the launch of a new cycle guided tour at MERIDA X BASE (Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture), a MERIDA exhibition and rental facility. The guided tours are designed to experience the nature, culture and history of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture.
It is a unique combination of that visitors to Japan can enjoy to the fullest. The must-see places in Izu, the natural beauty of Japan's four seasons, and the tasteful local cuisines. This cycle guided tour takes you to spots carefully selected by MERIDA X BASE staff, who are well versed in the geography, history and culture of the Izu area.
The tour will take you to the blue coastline and beautiful green mountains where the scenery changes with the seasons, old temples and shrines where you can feel the history, and local seafood and traditional regional cuisine. Allows you to experience the breath-taking moments of the Izu Peninsula, where MERIDA X BASE is located.
Two tour plans are available: the Izunokuni City Course and the Izu City Course.
The bikes used on the tours are basically E-BIKEs (electric motor-assisted sports bicycles). This makes it easy to ride on the steep mountain roads of the Izu Peninsula. With that, the tour can be enjoyed without worrying about the fitness differences within the group.
[Guided tour details]
Dates : MERIDA X BASE operating days (advance booking required, up to 7 days in advance)
Where to meet : MERIDA X BASE (in IZUVILLAGE, 195-2 Takyo, Izunokuni, Shizuoka, Japan)
Prices: For 2 participants: 33,000 yen per person (incl. tax)
For 3 participants: 30,800 yen per person (incl. tax)
For 4 participants: JPY 28,600 per person (incl. tax)
For 5 participants: JPY 27,500 per person (incl. tax)
(Bicycle rental, lunch and guide fees included)
Max. capacity: 5 participants (minimum: 2 participants)
Reservation: Online booking (https://merida.merida.jp/x-base/en/guidetour/) *English Available
[Course Description]
Izunokuni City Course
This course takes you to the historical heritage sites. The tour will visit "Ganjojuin" temple, which is associated with the Hojo family and houses five Buddhist statues designated as national treasures, including a ‘Seated image of the main deity, Amida Nyorai’. Additionally, the "Nirayama Hansharo" (Nirayama Refractory Furnace) facility, registered as a World Heritage Site represents Japan's iron and steel manufacturing, shipbuilding and coal industry in the Meiji Era. Along the way, you have the opportunity to experience one of Izu's unique experiences, such as strawberry picking, orange picking or tea picking, depending on the season.
Duration: 6 hours (distance: 26 km, elevation: 251 m)
Course: MERIDA X BASE → Nirayama Hansharo → Ganjoin Temple → Lunch → MERIDA X BASE
Izu City Course
Take in the natural beauty of the Kano River while exploring the wasabi fields, a specialty of the Izu Peninsula. The course also includes a stop at a captivating ‘hot spring vending machine’, which combines a hot spring with a vending machine. Afterwards, at the local vegetable store "Omi no Sato Kitaraku", you will experience making ‘Omi Tofu’ made from local soya beans and famous Amagi natural water, and of course enjoy the taste of it.
Duration: 6 hours (distance: 44 km, elevation: 766 m)
Course: MERIDA X BASE→visit wasabi fields→hot spring vending machine→tofu making & lunch→MERIDA X BASE
[Notes]
The tour may be cancelled if the weather forecast 2 days before the tour is predicted to rain on the tour day.
Participants are responsible for their own transport and accommodation costs to and from the MERIDA X BASE.
Lockers are available at the MERIDA X BASE.
Junior high students and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
[About MERIDA X BASE]
MERIDA X BASE is one of the world's largest cycling facilities, with a permanent display and rental of approximately 150 MERIDA models and a wide range of other content. It offers a unique experience in the best possible environment, based on the three X's: XCITING (EXCITING), XCELLENT (EXCELLENT) and XPERIENCE (EXPERIENCE). The facility can also be utilized for a variety of purposes, including pre-purchase reviews, events, rest and meeting points during cycling, and as a cycling hub after purchase.
[Facility outline]
Name: MERIDA X BASE
Location: IZUVILLAGE, 195-2 Takyo, Izunokuni, Shizuoka, Japan
URL : https://www.merida.jp/x-base/
[Company Profile]
Company name: Merida Japan K.K.
Representative: Saburo Fukuda, President
Location: B1F, 2746-5, Inokuchi, Nakai-cho, Ashigarakami-gun, Kanagawa. Zip 259-0151
Establishment: June 2010 (Founded 1890)
Business activities: Bicycle manufacturing and sales
Capital: 10 million yen
URL : https://www.merida.jp/
For further information, contact.
MERIDA X BASE
TEL: 0558-77-2727/E-mail: xbase@gear-m.co.jp
Business hours: 9:00-17:00, open all year round (except year-end and New Year holidays)
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