From the Japanese Alps to the Mount Fuji region and beyond, explore this gem of a lesser-known riding destination and meet the locals behind Japan’s emerging MTB scene. 

Join evo and an incredible cast of guides & local hosts on a one-of-a-kind, 8-day mountain biking adventure around the island of Honshu. In Hakuba, we’ll explore Iwatake Bike Park and the area’s best trail riding, with the newly renovated evo Hotel Hakuba as our home base. We’ll then make our way south to a secret spot in the Minami Alps and learn from the local legend stewarding the region & quietly building its trails. From here, we’ll ride Yamanashi, on the eastern side of the Alps, as well as Fujiten Bike Park in the jaw-droppingly beautiful Mount Fuji region. As a sweet bonus, you’ll get demo bikes for the week from Specialized Bicycles. 

On this journey, we’ll stay in well-appointed hotels and local ryokans, with access to incredible local food and rich, authentic culture. Some of these regions will be more remote and offer a peek into a side of Japan few get to see. 

Expect a mix of bike park and trail riding. The bike parks have something for everyone, including lots of flow as well as (optional) technical and jump trails. The trail riding days consist of mainly flowy singletrack with long loamy descents. Most of the trail riding involves shuttles up into the mountains, so it will be 95% downhill with some pedaling to link up trails.  

*Please note this trip is recommended for intermediate and above mountain bikers. Many of the trails in the Japanese Alps have long descents, requiring a good base level of fitness.

Cost: $3,450/pp USD