aRRIVAL CITY- TOKYO

Tokyo is the perfect gateway to Japan’s riding heartland — a city where tradition and innovation share the same street. For international cyclists, it’s a thrilling place to begin: neon and temples, ramen shops and quiet riverside bike paths, all pulsing with the energy of the world’s most efficient metropolis. Here, you adjust your body clock, fine-tune your machine, and taste the first flavor of Japan before heading into the mountains. From Tokyo, the road — and the adventure — rises quickly.

Logistics Proposal:

To keep logistics simple by allowing guests to arrive in Tokyo on their own schedule. From there, they would make their own way to Matsumoto City independently. This approach keeps our operations streamlined while giving guests flexibility in their travel and arrival timing.

Getting to Matsumoto City from Tokyo is effortless — a smooth ascent from cityscape to mountain air. The JR Azusa Limited Express departs Shinjuku Station almost hourly, gliding past lakes, cedar forests, and the first rising folds of the Japan Alps before rolling into Matsumoto’s walkable city center in just under three hours. The journey is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass, making it as practical as it is scenic.

For riders traveling with bikes or extra gear, the Azusa line remains the most convenient choice — spacious, comfortable, and equipped with bike-friendly carriages for boxed or bagged setups. It’s the perfect prelude to the high roads that await beyond the station.

Both major Tokyo airports connect seamlessly to the JR Azusa Limited Express line via the city’s excellent rail network.

Option - Two days prior to the trip start, we could offer an optional bike and luggage transfer service from a central Tokyo location. Guests would drop off their bikes and any large bags with us, then be free to enjoy Tokyo at their own pace for a day or two before the trip begins. We’d handle the rest — transporting all equipment safely to Matsumoto City via a dedicated transport company, ensuring everything is waiting for them on arrival.

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