Rent an e-bike. The valley is yours.
Three mapped routes, all a little off the beaten track. We hand you a charged fat-tire e-bike and our route maps, shuttle your luggage for free, and you explore at your own pace. These routes are self-guided only — if you want to ride with our guides, that's the full-day Kiso River Downhill.
Fat-tire e-bikes that flatten the hills.
Our MOVE fat-tire electric bikes handle gravel, riverbanks, and mountain road with ease. The motor does the climbing — you just steer and look around.
- Powerful pedal-assist for the passes
- Fat tires grip gravel and forest tracks
- Helmet, lock and lights included
- Sized to you before you set off
Three routes. Pick by season and how hard you want to push.
Every rental is a half day, 10:00–16:00. Open the route map on your phone for turn-by-turn directions between our pick-up points.
EasySpring & AutumnTsumago, Revisited
What used to be a forest-railway line is now a quiet paved road only locals know — running straight into Tsumago. Perfect for anyone who arrived at the post town too late the night before to explore it properly.
ModerateSummer & Early WinterNatural AC & Onsen
The Yogawa trail is beautiful, but brutal in summer heat. The opposite bank has rice paddy roads, an easy pass, and a narrow road linking two stunning waterfalls. Borrow a rashguard for free, then dive into the gorge to cool off. There's an onsen at the end of the road — in winter, dive into that instead.
HardFor the fitNakasendo Challenge
The Yogawa trail, said to be the most beautiful stretch of the entire Nakasendo. No shops along the way, slightly longer with more elevation than Magome Pass — for confident riders only. We ride the narrow paved road that runs alongside this old route. For those with the legs for it.
E-Bike Rental
Half day, self-guided. ¥4,000 for one bike, ¥8,000 for two. Up to 2 bikes.
Route Maps
Turn-by-turn Google Maps routes for all three rides, on your phone — plus local tips before you set off.
Luggage Shuttle
For bike riders: we move your bags between Nagiso Stn ↔ Kashiwaya ↔ Nojiri Stn. Ride light.
Route maps
Here are the routes we've mapped out. Open any of them on your phone for turn-by-turn directions between our pick-up points.
A 60-second how-to
New to e-bikes? Here's a quick look at how to handle them safely on our roads. Worth a watch before you arrive.
Show up. We've got the rest.
Route Maps & Local Tips
Turn-by-turn maps for all three routes, on your phone.
Luggage Shuttle
Bags moved between the stations and Kashiwaya, free.
Waterproof Gear
Rashguards, life jackets, and bear bells — free to borrow.
Book in under two minutes.
Pick a date on our Square page and pay securely by card — your bike is confirmed instantly, and we'll email directions to Kashiwaya.
Prefer to talk to a human? Call or text 090-3839-2354 or email us.
Good to know
Do I need to be fit?
For the Tsumago and Gorge routes, no — the electric motor flattens the climbs, so if you can ride a normal bike on flat ground, you'll be fine. The Nakasendo Challenge is a different story: it has real distance and gradient, so only pick it if you're confident on a bike.
Can I add a guide to these routes?
No — these three routes are self-guided only. Our guides ride on one course: the full-day Kiso River Downhill, where two of them accompany your group down the whole valley.
Can I do the routes in reverse, or as a loop?
Yes. The Tsumago and Gorge routes can both be ridden in reverse or as a loop — just let us know your preference when you book and we'll plan the pick-up points around it.
How does the luggage shuttle work?
We move your bags between Nagiso Station, Kashiwaya, and Nojiri Station, free with every booking. So you can ride point-to-point without carrying your pack over a pass.
Can I swim or use the onsen?
On the Gorge & Onsen route, yes — bring a swimsuit and towel in summer to dive into the Atera river, or use the onsen near the river mouth in colder months.
Where do we start & end?
You can pick from three points, and your start and end don't need to be the same: ① Kashiwaya Guesthouse, ② Nagiso Station, or ③ Nojiri Station.