See Japan from your own folding bicycle!

Folding Bike Tour # 5, October 24-November 7 2026! *

*dates subject to change

Alex Kent is your guide and interpreter for an unforgettable two-week odyssey through Japan by folding bike. Participants will enjoy a unique, bicycle-pace, close-to-the-ground, people-to-people journey through Tokyo, Kamakura, Kyoto, rural Shiga Prefecture (for family homestay), and other Japan destinations. (Itinerary subject to change.)

On my tours, the goal is for you to have a deep experience of Japan, not to pound out enormous cycling distances each day. Party pace! We will, of course, visit some of the famous places. But it is often on a side street, a country road, or in a craft-person’s studio that the visitor can experience something of essential about Japan. I believe that the bicycle is one of the most powerful ways to see – to experience – a place.

Testimonials from previous participants:

“I feel a much closer affinity with Japan than I did before Alex's trip. It would be marvelous if more people could have an experience like this. It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I'd strongly encourage others to sign up for future trips.” -Carl B., 2026 participant (Richland, Washington)

Very worthwhile, memorable and down-to-earth was the tour of Japan on Brompton folding bicycles. We experienced the busyness of big cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, the importance in Japan of Shrines and Buddhist temples over the centuries, and had amazing Japanese food, always fresh, delicious and nutritious. (“We’re in Japan, let’s have Japanese food for dinner,” said Alex. Alex’s passion for, and deep knowledge of all things Japanese and Japanese language, the meticulous organisational skills (booking of accommodation, train travel, organising all meals, and problem solving along the way) made this tour stress-free and enjoyable! -Vera S., 2026 participant (Melbourne, Australia)

“We loved the tour of Japan, especially the opportunity to meet with some local people, and learn a bit about what it is like to live in Japan. We enjoyed the varied experiences, from the big city to the small town and the delicious food along the way. The riding was fun, and it worked well taking our bikes on the trains.” -Berenice R., 2019 participant (Baltimore, Maryland)

“The April 2025 Japan bike tour was a once-in-a-lifetime experience!  Alex's knowledge and contacts there created a wonderful introduction to Japan.  I loved the variety of places and people we visited.  Lots of biking, lots of train travel.  It was great to also have some amount of free time for exploring on our own.  As a beginner cyclist, he was patient with me when I was dragging.  I learned a lot and this was the best international trip of my life.” -Nicola M., 2025 participant (Sunderland, Massachusetts)

“This was a marvelous trip and much of the success of the trip for me boils down to how well organized and detailed was Alex’s planning for the trip. The careful route planning, transportation arrangements and hotel choices made life easier for all of us. Also, it must be noted that Alex’s deep love for the history and culture of Japan enriched our experience.” -Barry S, 2025 participant (Northampton, Massachusetts)

“One of the best trips I have taken.  Your expertise and tour guidance really did make the trip so wonderful.” -Teri A, 2025 participant (Westhampton, Massachusetts)

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