Morikai Tours
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Custom journeys, cycling trips, and travel advice across Japan

From multi-day cycling journeys to custom trip planning and straightforward travel consultations.

What We Offer

Choose the level of support that fits your journey

From fully planned cycling journeys to straightforward advice for a trip you arrange yourself, choose the level of support that fits how you want to travel.

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Self-Guided & Guided Cycling Trips

Choose one of our planned tours or work with us to create a custom cycling trip. We can provide curated routes, navigation, accommodation planning, food stops, luggage support, and local assistance.

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Private Custom Journeys

Tailored itineraries for couples, families, and small groups, combining cycling or walking with food, nature, culture, and the places you most want to experience.

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Japan Trip Consultation

Planning the trip yourself but want local input? We can review your itinerary, answer specific questions, compare options, and help with practical decisions before you book.

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Traveller Reviews

What travellers say about Morikai

Feedback from people who have travelled, planned, or cycled with us.

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★★★★★

“Like many first-time visitors to Japan, my wife and I were sorely in need of guidance. We’d done some research beforehand and had some specific things we wanted to do- restaurants, Bao Bao shopping- but otherwise we’re well out of our depth...”

Ben
Custom Journey
★★★★★

“Kai and Dale made the tour terrific. Dale’s depth of knowledge about Japanese history combined with Kai’s positive interactions with our host nationals (operational experience) were outstanding. We got a wonderful taste of Japan and Japanes...”

Paul
Guided Cycling Trip
North Shiga Ride
★★★★★

“Fantastic ride, very well organized. It was a good ride and I really enjoyed the experience.”

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David
Shiga · Guided Cycling Trip
North Shiga Ride
★★★★★

“Morikai Tours was everything that we hoped for on our 5 day bicycle tour. The routes were fantastic, accommodation was perfect, and our guides were knowledgeable about all things Japanese — history, culture, food and drink, the works! It’s ...”

Kevin
Shiga · Guided Cycling Trip
North Shiga Ride
Why Morikai

Local insight for a more personal journey

Based in Japan

First-hand knowledge of local travel, transportation, accommodation, food, and regional experiences.

Cycling expertise

Cycling remains at the heart of Morikai, with route knowledge in Shiga, Chiba, and other parts of Japan.

Personal planning

Recommendations are shaped around your interests rather than copied from a standard itinerary.

Bilingual support

Clear communication and practical help for international visitors traveling through Japan.

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Tell us how you want to experience Japan

Share your dates, destinations, interests, and travel style. We can help develop ideas and options for a more personal journey.