Private Guided Oriental White Stork Satoyama Cycling Tour (Course B)
This tour is only from March-November.
Become familiar with the Japanese concept of "Satoyama" through cycling
Satoyama (里山) is a simple word with nuanced significance to Toyooka City, part of the expansive San'in Kaigan UNESCO Global Geopark.
Literally meaning "land and mountain," satoyama mixes the natural world with humanity, such as a collection of sustainable farmlands, forests, and grasslands all enveloped by hilly peaks and shared between humans and animals.
Japan's National Natural Treasure, the Oriental White Stork, is a vital part of Toyooka City's satoyama landscape.
With an experienced English-speaking guide, cycle through Toyooka's satoyama scenery and see storks along the way.
Meet your guide at Toyooka Station and Visit the Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork
After introductions at Toyooka Station, peddle off with your guide towards the Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork, a sanctuary for protecting, breeding, and researching storks.
Learn from expert staff about the history of storks in Toyooka City while seeing these treasures up close.
Cycle past Toyooka Reconstruction Architecture
Toyooka City suffered devastating damage in the North Tajima Earthquake on May 23, 1925. As part of the post-disaster reconstruction efforts, many reinforced concrete buildings were built throughout the city along with a new shopping arcade.
Many of these buildings still remain today, preserving a distinct retro style blending Japanese and Western influences.
Japan's Bag Heritage
Did you know Toyooka City makes up to 80 percent of Made in Japan bags?
Stretching approximately 200 meters, Caban Street is where Toyooka’s long-established bag-making industry come together with local businesses in one unique area. Lined with specialty shops related to bags, the street also features a bag vending machine and bag-shaped benches—charming quirks unique to Toyooka.
Caban Street is also home to Odai Shrine, the only shrine in Japan dedicated to Odai, the god of bags. Write a prayer on a bag-shaped prayer plaque and hang it for good luck.
DETAILS
- REGISTRATION START
- 2026/03/16
- REGISTRATION ENDS
- 2026/11/15
- SCHEDULE
(Some times may differ) -
9:20 Meet guide at Toyooka Station, sign safety contract
Toyooka Reconstruction Architecture
Hyogo Park of the Oriental White Stork
Caban Street
12:45 End at Fureai Shopping Arcade
Route is for beginners with minimal elevation
*From July 1-August 20, tours will begin 1 hour earlier at 8:20.
- ACCOMPANYING GUIDE
(INCLUDED OR NOT) - Included
English-speaking cycling guide
- MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
- 2
- MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
- 3
- AGE REQUIREMENT
- 12 years old and up
- MEETING PLACE
- Toyooka Station East Exit (3 Ōtemachi, Toyooka, Hyogo 668-0031)
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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・Please wear gym shoes, pants, and appropriate cycling clothing. Please bring cash, a drink, and something to eat.
・Sunglasses, sunscreen, vitamins, and gloves are recommended.
・All participants must sign a safety contract on-site. Failure to sign will result in no refund.
・3% of the tour fee will be donated to Oriental White Stork preservation initiatives.
・There are no electric bicycles.
・Those under 155 cm height or over 130 kg weight cannot participate.
・Please do not drink alcohol the day of or night before.
・This tour requires long stretches of cycling. Please do not participate if you are not physically fit.
・The provider will cancel the tour in case of inclement weather. Customers will receive a full refund.
・Course routes are subject to change.
・There are no discounts for children.
・Please ask about solo traveler tours.
- PRICES
(Per person unless otherwise noted) -
Price per Person Course B 1 person N/A 2 people 31,000 yen 3 people 24,000 yen
- INCLUDED IN THE PRICING
- Guide fee, bicycle rental, helmet rental, facility entry fees, insurance, donation
- CANCELLATION FEES
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Day of Cancellation Cancellation Fee (% of activity price) After 17:00 1 weekday before 100% 1 weekday before by 17:00 50% 2-7 weekdays before 30% 8+ weekdays before 0%
- ACCEPTED PAYMENT TYPES
- Pay by credit card (VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, DC) via an activity confirmation link in an e-mail that we will send to you following your reservation.
- OPERATOR NAME
- Toyooka Tourism Innovation