76 | Cycling World
Cycle abr oad and toast “Kampai!”
H A S D R E A M E D U P A J A PA N B I K I N G I T I N E R A RY
T O P U S H T H E L I M I T S O F YO U R P E DA L L I N G PA S S I O N S
Th e notion of active travel is a romantic one.
People fi nd themselves in a foreign land prepared to walk cobblestone
corridors, hike along landscapes, or if they’re lucky, cycle foreign sceneries
unfett ered with decisions.
and heritage. B&R’s itinerary provides you with the best cross-section of
natural beauty, cultural att ractions and simply opulent riding by researching
each route months in advance. Guides also conduct pre-trip site checks
prior to every departure.
But experiencing the euphoric exhilaration of a century ride, an arduous
climb, or the sonic sensation of bombing down a well-paved incline comes
with a caveat during active travel. No matt er the activity, it’s natural to
wonder on the whereabouts of your luggage, the timing of your next meal
or how comfortable your bed will be that night. Suddenly active travel
becomes less practical and logistics more mind-boggling.
Th at’s why biking accompanied by guides that have pre-arranged delivery
of your luggage, confi rmed dining details with your next restaurant, and
already checked you in to your room for the night, it’s amazing how quickly
these worries disappear—especially on the other side of the planet.
For cyclists yearning for an exemplary experience abroad on two wheels, the
expert trip planners and guides at Butt erfi eld & Robinson have combined
Asian exoticism with unparalleled cycling for their Japan Biking trip.
Based in the Noto Peninsula, an expanse of land jutt ing off the west coast
into the Sea of Japan, cyclists will spend eight days experiencing B&R’s
unbeatable planning and world-class service. Road bikes are provided and
fi tt ed to preference, transportation and luggage are planned by B&R guides
at every point, and on-trip experiences—from meals and temple visits to
cultural celebrations and authentic ryokan accommodations—are handled
by the experts.
For the uninitiated, Japan can be a bewildering place, and travelling with an
established tour operator will ensure you’re informed on Japanese customs
Th e Japan Biking routes have very litt le traffi c, as cyclists cruise along roads
away from the local population. Th e pavement quality is excellent, and those
comfortable riding a road bike are encouraged to do so on this trip.
Not a bad way to clock in a week’s worth of kilometers, warmly exchange
“konichiwas” with locals, and visit a land so uniquely pristine, it can only exist
in Japan.
B&R’s eight-day, seven-night Japan Biking trip starts at £7,010, with single
supplements available at £960 per person. For more information visit
www.butt erfi eld.com/trip/japan-biking
For over 50 years, Butt erfi eld & Robinson
has been slowing down to see the world.
Designing incredible journeys in the
world’s most amazing places has allowed
B&R to go deeper in the most scenic
and hard-to-fi nd regions on nearly every
continent. With innovative trips and
expert guides in over 60 destinations
worldwide, B&R’s active luxury trips are
perfect for adventurous travellers at
every skill level. For more information
visit www.butt erfi eld.com.