Tour nature by eco-mobility. The valley never hears you coming.
An e-bike is the gentlest machine you can point at a mountain: no exhaust, no engine noise, nothing left behind but tire tracks. Just enough quiet electric push to carry you through rivers, forests and post towns — moving at nature's pace, on nature's terms. We hand you a charged fat-tire e-bike, move your luggage down the valley if you need it, and you explore on your own. Wondering where to go? Our three mapped routes live on the Self-Tour Advice page — and if you want to ride with a guide, there's the guided tour.
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.
- Zero emissions, near-zero noise — the valley stays undisturbed
- 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
Simple: one bike, one price.
E-Bike Rental
Half day, self-guided. ¥4,000 for one bike, ¥8,000 for two. Up to 2 bikes.
Luggage Shuttle
Then ¥1,500 per extra bag, counted per group — or included in the Shuttle E-Bike Package.
Ride point-to-point. Never double back.
Most rental bikes chain you to a round trip. Ours don't: pick up at one point, drop off at another, and let the valley unroll in one direction while we handle the logistics.
Pick up
Collect your e-bike at Kashiwaya Guesthouse, Nagiso Station, or Nojiri Station — whichever fits your route.
Ride one way
Follow the route maps down the valley. Add the luggage shuttle and your bags travel separately, meeting you at the far end.
Drop & go
Leave the bike at any of the three points and walk straight to your train — or to your bed at Kashiwaya. We collect the bikes.
Start and end points don't need to match. Add the luggage shuttle (¥3,000 for the first bag, ¥1,500 from the second, per group) when you book and we'll set the handover up around it.
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.
Helmet, Lock & Lights
Fitted to you before you set off, at no extra charge.
Route Maps & Local Tips
Turn-by-turn maps for all three routes, on your phone.
One-Way Drops
Start and end at different points — no extra charge.
One message, and the bike is yours.
Send us your date, number of riders, and which route you fancy — we'll confirm your bikes and where to meet. No prepayment: you pay on the day, at pickup, by card or cash.
Prefer to talk to a human? Call or text 090-3839-2354 or email us. Payment on the day — credit card or cash both welcome.
Loved the ride? The single best way to thank us is a photo on Google Maps — travelers like you find us through the pictures riders post. One shot from today's ride is plenty.
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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 routes are self-guided only. If you'd like a guided experience, see the guided tour page.
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 — ¥3,000 for the first bag and ¥1,500 from the second, counted per group. It's included (up to 2 bags per person) in the Shuttle E-Bike Package.
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.
The one-way, hands-free way to ride — the “shuttle e-bike” — in one bundle:
- E-bike × 1
- Bear bell × 1
- Bear spray × 1
- One more gear item of your choice
- Luggage shuttle (up to 2 bags per person)