Gourmet Ebike Tour through Scenic Country Roads lined with Orchards

Hop on an e-bike and take a leisure ride through idyllic country roads lined with fruit trees. Together with a local guide, visit the town’s hidden gems and stop by a few farms for a quick snack.

About

Hop on an e-bike and pedal through the idyllic orchard belt that runs across the foothills of the Alps.

Imagine riding along a countryside road, the Central Alps to your right and the Southern Alps to your left. In the foreground, you can see hundreds of fruit trees, which bear delicate flowers in the spring, juicy peaches and plums in summer, and red apples in autumn.

Of course, this tour is not just a feast for the eyes, but for all senses.
You will stop by several farms, where you’ll be able to sample many different local fruits and other delicacies. First, grab a sizzling sausage made with local apple pork, then pick your own fruit at Shirota farm (there is something for every season, from June to November  1) and toast with a glass of sparkling apple juice at Mashino Wine. (1_from April to May, there is no fresh fruit, but you’ll get to taste dried fruit snacks)

Traveling with a local guide means you’ll get many chances to talk with people in the area. Learn how to choose the best apples, and what farmers do in between harvests. There is plenty of time to interact.

At the end of the tour, enjoy a picturesque picnic lunch at an orchard. Find a spot you like under some apple tree, lay down your blanket, and discover the gourmet meal waiting for you in your picnic basket.

Schedule

1.Check in at Matsukawa Tourism Center (10:00)

Meet up at Matsukawa Tourism Information Center for the bike fitting and itinerary briefing.

2.Tour starts

Ride through “Oyorite Woods,” a certified Forest Therapy spot.
Some of the trail is uphill, but your e-bike will help you conquer any slope.

Stop by SanSan Farm and try their mouth-watering Apple Pork Sausages.

Refill your bottle with spring water at Miroku-ji Temple

Stop by Shirota Farm for a fruit picking experience.
The farmer will give a short guided tour of the ground and share the secrets to growing superb fruit. Each participant gets to pick one fruit, which the farmer will peel and cut so everyone can share.

Stop by Mashino Wine. Here we will have a toast with sparkling apple juice while admiring the breathtaking scenery of Ina Valley.

3.Picnic Lunch

Arrival at Marukame Orchard for Orchard Picnic lunch.
Pick your favorite spot in the shade of an apple tree, lay out your blanket, and feast on delicious treats made with locally sourced ingredients.

4.Back to Matsukawa Tourism Center（14:30）

Head back to Matsukawa Tourism Center and return your e-bike.

One-way tour option

For guests who would like to have a glass of wine or cider with their lunch, or who simply want more time to enjoy their picnic, we offer a one-way tour option.

Instead of riding all the way back to Matsukawa Tourism Center, you can drop your bike off at Marukame Orchard and eat lunch at your leisure. Once you are done eating, we will arrange a taxi to take you back to your car.

This option comes with a complementary half bottle of locally brewed cider per person. The more you are the more varieties of cider you can taste.

Optional Fee: 2,300 yen per person (tax included)

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