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- Japanese
- English
Explore Kojima’s past and present on an e-bike with a local guide!
Kojima, in southern Kurashiki, is known for Seto Inland Sea views and jeans-making. Your guide, born and raised here, will share childhood memories and local stories.
Ride local roads and discover scenes you might miss by car. At Washuzan, walk to a viewpoint for views of the islands and Seto Ohashi Bridge.
Visit Shimotsui, a former port town with traditional streets. At the old Shimotsui Station, hear your guide’s memories of riding the railway that once supported local life.
Then ride along Kaze-no-michi, a path on a former railway line, with views of the sea and town.
Finish at Kojima Jeans Street, lined with jeans shops. Through your guide’s memories, discover Kojima’s craftsmanship and what the street was like in the past.
Enjoy sea views, railway history, and jeans culture. Ride, walk, and listen to local stories as you discover a side of Kojima you might miss on a typical sightseeing trip.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Just outside the ticket gates at JR Kojima Station
Itinerary
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1Kojima Station
Meet your local guide and learn e-bike safety.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Hear your guide’s childhood memories of visiting with their grandfather.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Enjoy stunning views of Seto Ohashi Bridge and the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. Hear local stories.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Take photos of the bridge from below.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
See a preserved railway car and hear memories of the old railway.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Learn why Kojima became famous for making jeans.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Kojima Jeans Street
Explore local jeans shops and hear your guide’s childhood memories of the shopping street.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Kojima Station
Return to the station and say goodbye.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participation in the tour is strictly prohibited for anyone who has consumed alcohol beforehand.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participation in the tour is strictly prohibited for anyone who has consumed alcohol beforehand.
- We reserve the right to refuse participation if we determine that a participant does not meet the physical fitness requirements for the cycling tour.
- The tour may be canceled or modified in the event of changing weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
- Participants who are not Japanese nationals must inform us of their nationality in advance.
- The tour will proceed in light rain. If the weather forecast on the day before the tour indicates an 80% or higher chance of precipitation, the tour will be canceled. If it rains on the day of the tour, we will consult with participants to decide whether to proceed or cancel.
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for cycling and dress appropriately for the weather, taking precautions against heat or cold as needed.
- Child seats are not available on our bicycles.
- Participants must be at least 150 cm tall.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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