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Offered languages
- German
- Japanese
- English
Two optional Short Courses are available. The Regular 4-hour Course includes all highlights from both.
Short Course 1: Enjoy panoramic views of the Seto Ohashi Bridge and Seto Inland Sea.
Short Course 2: Enjoy a simple rivet-setting experience and shopping at Betty Smith.
Discover Okayama and Kurashiki on a guided private cycling tour combining Seto Inland Sea views with Kojima’s denim culture.
The Regular Course includes coastal cycling, a Seto Ohashi viewpoint, Kojima Jeans Street, a café break, a small snack at a wagashi shop, and a rivet-setting experience at Betty Smith Jeans Museum.
For guests who prefer a shorter tour, two optional 2-hour Short Courses are available. Short Course 1 focuses on the observatory and Kojima Jeans Street, while Short Course 2 focuses on Kojima Jeans Street, a snack break, and Betty Smith.
Café “Toki no Kairō” is closed on Wednesdays, and “Kangetudou” is closed on Mondays. If either is closed, we will guide you to an alternative spot.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the 7-Eleven Heart Inn JR Kojima Station store inside Kojima Station
Itinerary
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Kojima Station (Pass by)
The tour starts in front of Seven-Eleven Heart-in at JR Kojima Station, where all guests will meet the guide. After meeting the guide, guests joining the Regular Course (4-hour course) or Short Course 1 (Observatory and Jeans Street Course) will head to a stunning scenic spot overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Travel for 30 minutes via the coastal route, passing Kojima Gaaco Pier, Kojima Boat Race Course, and Sansan Maru Pier. Note: The meeting point is the same for all courses. Guests joining Short Course 2 (Betty Smith Course) will also meet the guide at JR Kojima Station, but after meeting up, their itinerary will begin from Kojima Jeans Street.
Admission ticket free -
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Café Toki-no-Kairō (approx. 30 min break) In a café filled with the sounds of classical masterpieces, savor the rich taste of freshly roasted coffee at your leisure. The tour fee includes a choice of coffee or tea. If Café Toki-no-Kairō is closed, we will visit an alternative café, such as one in the Jeans Street area. Please note that, due to the limited tour time, other menu items cannot be ordered. Note: This stop is not included in Short Course 2 (Betty Smith Course).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Azumaya Observation Deck (approx. 30 min) Take in the breathtaking panoramic views from this perfect photo spot, where you can appreciate the natural beauty of the island-dotted Seto Inland Sea. Free entry. Note: This stop is not included in Short Course 2 (Betty Smith Course).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Shimotsui Electric Railway Route Washuzan Station Ruins ⇒ Kotoumi Station ⇒ Atsu Station ⇒ Old Kojima Station Toilets and water supply are available at Old Kojima Station. Enjoy a 30-minute ride to Old Kojima Station along the downhill bicycle path. Note: This route is not included in Short Course 2 (Betty Smith Course).
Admission ticket free -
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Jeans Street (Approx. 30 minutes) Pass through Kojima Jeans Street, a symbol of Kojima and the birthplace of Japanese denim. As you make your way toward Betty Smith, enjoy the unique denim culture and local atmosphere of the area. For guests joining Short Course 1 (Observatory and Jeans Street Course): This course concludes after Jeans Street. After finishing this part of the tour, you will return to Kojima Station to complete the experience. For guests joining Short Course 2 (Betty Smith Course): This course starts from Kojima Station and begins with Kojima Jeans Street.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A little snack time at Kangetudou, a Japanese confectionery shop famous for Kangetudou Daifuku. The cost of a small snack is included in the tour price. Please note that daifuku is not included. If Kangetudou is closed, we will take you to an alternative dango shop, where a small snack will also be included. Note: This stop is not included in Short Course 1.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Betty Smith Experience, Museum Visit & Shopping (Approx. 60 minutes) At Betty Smith, you can enjoy a simple hands-on denim accessory-making experience. Choose one item from the options below and attach rivets to create your own original denim accessory. The hands-on experience itself takes about 10 minutes. Available options: ⚫︎ Key holder ⚫︎ Pen case ⚫︎ Pouch ⚫︎ Tote bag After the experience, time is included to look around the museum and enjoy shopping. Options may vary depending on the season. Note: This stop is not included in Short Course 1.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Kojima Station (Pass by)
Return to Kojima Station (approx. 30 min) Finish with a relaxing ride back to Kojima Station.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Height 140cm or more
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Height 140cm or more
- The participation fee for the trial includes insurance coverage. In the event of injury or other incidents during the trial, we will handle the situation within the scope of the insurance policy that the organizer has taken out.
- As the main activities of the program are conducted outdoors, there is a possibility of unforeseen accidents. To ensure your safety, please follow the guide's instructions at all times. Please note that the organizer and the guide cannot be held responsible for accidents caused by the customer's intentional actions or negligence.
- The tour will proceed in light rain. Please bring your own raincoat.
- In case of severe weather, we will notify you of cancellation by 10:00 p.m. the day before. However, the tour may also be canceled on the day depending on weather conditions.
- If the tour is canceled, you may choose to join a walking tour instead. Please contact us if you are interested.
- Please note that we are unable to compensate for transportation costs to the meeting point or any other related expenses in the event of a tour cancellation.
- If you arrive late, you may still join the tour, but the end time will remain the same, which may result in a shortened experience.
- Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking. Depending on the weather, you may also need a hat, warm clothing, or a raincoat.
- Please refer to the cancellation policy provided at the time of booking.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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