This fascinating tour through Japan's Kansai region starts and finishes in the country's cultural centre, Kyoto. Visit traditional cities steeped in history, then cycle through the lush green hills and tea plantations in the rural areas beyond the city limits. After a day riding through narrow backstreets seeing the temples of Kyoto, you’ll then spend time on the shores of Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest freshwater lake. Visit ancient Nara with its Giant Buddha and free-roaming deer to take part in an authentic tea ceremony.
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Kyoto Loop ride
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Kyoto to Ogoto Onsen
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Ogoto Onsen to Koka
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Koka – Nara
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Nara
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Nara, via Uji to Kyoto
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