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New Easier Bike Rentals!

What? no blog for almost three months and now two in in two days? I know, I wouldn't believe it if someone told me either, but here we are. Just a quick one today, to announce the new booking process for bike rentals. Instead of filling out a request form and having to wait until the availability etc can be checked before confirmation, it's not possible to pay and book instantly! For those who are curious or would like to rent a high quality e-bike in Minoh, please checkout the page below: https://minohcycletours.com/en/rentals That's all, thanks!

May and June 2026 Retrospective

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It's been a shocking 2 whole months since the last post - for which I sincerely apologise! All I can say is that lots of things have been happening, which have been prevented me from doing other things... such as writing blogs.  However, I have managed to do get some tours in. Here are some hi-lights. A Visit From Tokyo Backstreets Bike Tour I was honoured by a visit from Mr Akiyama from Trailfinders LLC, who came to do a little industry research. I shamelessly asked him for as much information and advice as possible, to which he generously obliged. Anyone going to Tokyo check out his tours ! A Visit To Another Kannon-Temple Fellow Katsuo-ji heads will know the temple is mainly dedicated to Kannon (bodhisattva or "god" of mercy). During a recent pleasure-ride on the Hankyu Takurazuka line, I noticed a station with Kannon in the name, and decided to go and check it out. Turns it out was the home of the Nakayamadera temple, which also centers around Kannon, and has lot of ...