Kii Peninsula Grand Touring


This is a 5-day self-guided tour that starts and ends in Kyoto and travels around southern Honshu, known as the Kii Peninsula, including Shiga, Mie, Wakayama, and Nara.
You can visit Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, Ise Shrine, one of Japan's largest power spots, Nachi Falls, which boasts one of the largest drops in Japan, Shirahama Onsen, known as the oldest hot spring resort and one of Japan's Three Ancient Hot Springs, and experience a temple lodging (where you can experience Buddhist training life) at Mount Koya, a World Heritage Site.
This tour will allow you to fully enjoy southern Honshu, which even includes winding roads that are perfect for motorbikes!

Tour Period

Application deadline: 1 month before the tour begins
*If you would like to take a self-guided tour and it is less than one month before your scheduled departure date, please contact us.
  • maximum capacity 2(If you are applying as a group, please contact us)
  • Minimum number of participants: 1

※Including tax
※Tour fee is altered by the number of participants. Please inquire.
※Please note that if the minimum number of participants is not met,the tour may be canceled

Pricing

MotorcyclePrice
Option(Reservation required)/DAYPrice(Day 2/and then daily)
Helmet 1,100 yen (220 yen)
Gloves 330 yen (110 yen)

※Please contact us separately for accommodation arrangements before and after the tour
※Twins and families are also available

Motorcycle

XMAX (2024) / P-3クラス

XMAX (2024) / P-3クラス

V-Strom 250 SX (2024) / P-3クラス

V-Strom 250 SX (2024) / P-3クラス

V Strom650 ABS (2024) / P-4クラス

V Strom650 ABS (2024) / P-4クラス

MT-09 SP (2023) / P-4クラス

MT-09 SP (2023) / P-4クラス

XL750 Transalp (2023) / P-5クラス

XL750 Transalp (2023) / P-5クラス

 V-Strom800 DE (2023) / P-5クラス

V-Strom800 DE (2023) / P-5クラス

Tracer9 GT (2021) / P-5クラス

Tracer9 GT (2021) / P-5クラス

Gold Wing Tour DCT (2023) / P-7クラス

Gold Wing Tour DCT (2023) / P-7クラス

Street Glide Special (2023) / P-7クラス

Street Glide Special (2023) / P-7クラス

Heritage Classic 114 (2023) / P-7クラス

Heritage Classic 114 (2023) / P-7クラス

Road Glide ST (2022) / P-7クラス

Road Glide ST (2022) / P-7クラス

Tour Schedule

Day 1 Rental store ⇨ Lake Biwa Bridge ⇨ Suzuka City
Day 2 Suzuka City ⇨ Ise Shrine ⇨ Kumano City
Day 3 Kumano City ⇨ Nachi Falls ⇨ Shirahama Onsen
Day 4 Shirahama Onsen ⇨ Mount Koya
Day 5 Mount Koya ⇨ Rental store

First day of the tour: On this day, we head to Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture. On the way, we cross Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. After that, why not enjoy the Suzuka Skyline, which is popular among motorcyclists?

Day 2: We will stop by Ise Shrine, one of the largest power spots in Japan. Nearby is Okage Yokocho, where you can eat while walking through the quaint streets! After you've had your fill, let's run along the "Pearl Road" to get rid of your sleepiness. Tonight, we will be staying overnight in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture.

Day 3: The recommendation for this day is definitely "Nachi Falls". You can take a photo of the three-story pagoda and the waterfall in one frame from the nearby "Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine". Let's heal the fatigue of the day at "Shirahama Onsen", one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan!

Day 4: The highlight of this tour is Mount Koya in Nara Prefecture. This area is also registered as a World Heritage Site, and you can experience the Buddhist training life in a temple lodging experience.

Day 5: This is the last day of this tour. On your way back to Kyoto, you can stop by Todaiji Temple in Nara Prefecture to see the 15-meter-long Great Buddha, or visit Byodo-in Temple, which is depicted on Japan's 10-yen coin, in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, and enjoy your last day. Let's have fun!

Remarks

Included in tour
・Vehicle rental fee (including smartphone holder, top case, ETC card)
・Vehicle compensation, driver, passenger, third party insurance, emergency road assistance
・4 nights accommodation and breakfast at a hotel (dinner may be included depending on the accommodation grade)
・Travel information booklet including sample route map (data) created by professional attendants with many years of domestic riding experience and recommended facilities
・Rider guidebook containing all the information you need to enjoy the tour
*You can leave unnecessary luggage at the rental bike return store until the return.

Not included in tour
・Airplane ticket
・Transportation fee to the rental bike rental store
・Medical and travel insurance (We recommend that you purchase this in your home country before arriving in Japan.)
・Optional items such as helmets and gears
・Gasoline fee
・Toll road fee (Toll road fee used will be settled at the time of return.)
・Lunch and dinner (Dinner may be included depending on the accommodation grade.)
・Other expenses not listed in "What is included in the tour".

Regarding tour payment
- To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 20% of the total tour fee. Please pay by the due date stated in the application confirmation email.
- Full payment is required at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
- If you make a reservation within 60 days before the start of the tour, full payment is required at the time of reservation.
- Payment is generally made by credit card.
- No deposit is required.
- If you cancel your reservation, the cancellation policy applies.
- If you make changes after your application has been accepted, a change fee may be charged.
- What to bring: helmet, riding gear (some rentals available)
- Clothing: motorcycle safety clothing and equipment - jacket, riding pants, boots (sneakers not allowed), gloves

* The photos shown are for illustrative purposes only. Please note that the actual products and scenery may differ from the images depending on the weather and season.

Departing Store

Store name:
Rental 819 Kyoto Chuo
Address:
28-141 Nishiin Shimohanadacho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 615-0004
Contact:
075-950-1700




・Osaka International Airport
How to get there from Osaka International Airport
About a 5-minute walk from the airport to the Osaka Monorail
[Osaka Monorail "Osaka Airport Station"] → [Osaka Monorail "Minamiibaraki Station"] About 30 minutes
Transfer from the Osaka Monorail to the Hankyu Kyoto Line and walk for about 5 minutes
[Hankyu Kyoto Line "Minamiibaraki Station"] → [Hankyu Kyoto Line "Saino Station"] About 40 minutes
About an 8-minute walk from Saiino Station
Rental 819 Kyoto Chuo is about 90 minutes from the airport.

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