Day Tours
Atera Valley E-Bike & Picnic Lunch Tour
A full-day car and e-bike tour to Atera Valley in Okuwa Village — famous for the crystal-clear emerald pools known as “Atera Blue.” We travel there by vehicle with the e-bikes loaded up, ride upstream along the Atera River past a series of scenic pools and waterfalls, stop for a riverside picnic lunch, then cycle back and drive home. Departure and return: Samurai Hotel Narai-so.
← Back to Day ToursPrice includes vehicle transfer, e-bike rental, and a picnic lunch basket. Available April 1–May 25 and July 20–November 20, weekdays only.
Reserve this tour →Atera Valley's clear, emerald-green "Atera Blue" water (click to enlarge)
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8:30 AM
Start at Samurai Hotel Narai-so
Helmets, batteries, drinks, and picnic lunches are checked and prepared before departure.
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8:45 AM
Depart from Samurai Hotel Narai-so
Travel by vehicle along Route 19 toward Okuwa Village, with the e-bikes loaded in the vehicle.
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10:00 AM
Arrive at Atera Valley
Unload the e-bikes and prepare for the ride.
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10:15 AM
E-bike ride begins
Ride upstream along the beautiful Atera River.
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10:30 AM
Senjojiki Rock area
A short stop to enjoy the river and take photographs.
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10:50 AM
Tanukigafuchi Pool
Experience the remarkable crystal-clear emerald water known as “Atera Blue.”
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11:10 AM
Inugaeri no Fuchi
A scenic stop overlooking one of the valley's beautiful deep pools.
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11:30 AM
Kumagafuchi Pool
Enjoy the peaceful forest and clear mountain stream.
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11:50 AM
Ushigafuchi Pool
One of the most impressive viewpoints in Atera Valley.
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12:10 PM
Kippo-no-taki Waterfall area
A short break before continuing upstream.
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12:30 PM
Atera Valley Campsite / Bigansui
Arrive at the upper section of the cycling route.
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12:30–1:20 PM
Picnic lunch by the river
Relax beside the clear Atera River and enjoy a Japanese bento lunch prepared for the tour.
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1:20 PM
Short nature walk
Explore the surrounding forest and visit Bigansui, a natural spring in Atera Valley.
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1:45 PM
Cycle back downstream
Enjoy an easy ride back through the valley, stopping for photographs along the way.
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2:30 PM
Arrive at Atera Valley entrance
Finish the e-bike ride and load the bicycles onto the vehicle.
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3:00 PM
Depart Atera Valley
Drive back toward Narai-juku.
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4:15 PM
Arrive at Samurai Hotel Narai-so
End of the tour.
Wading into one of Atera Valley's clear pools (click to enlarge)
Swimming in Atera Valley's crystal-clear water (click to enlarge)
The clear, pebble-bottomed Atera River (click to enlarge)
A waterfall feeding one of Atera Valley's emerald pools (click to enlarge)
Important notes
- This tour requires a vehicle and driver-guide — please reserve in advance so we can arrange the car, e-bikes, and picnic lunch.
- This tour may not run in the event of rain — we'll contact you in advance if it needs to be cancelled.
- The riverside path includes some uneven, natural terrain; comfortable walking shoes are recommended in addition to the e-bikes.
- Atera Valley's pools and water levels can vary with rainfall and season — some viewpoints may be limited in high water.
- The times above are the planned schedule; actual timing may shift slightly depending on the group's pace and weather.
- Please let us know of any dietary requirements in advance so we can prepare the picnic lunch accordingly.