A railway network that stretches all over the place. All roads are paved. A detailed sign board.
Sightseeing in Japan is very convenient and easy. But it tends to be somewhat uniform.
By cycling or hiking, you can feel, taste, smell, and see the land of Japan, and leave it as a memory.
It's time to open the door to your journey. We will take you there.
▶Cycling guide
Japanese roads are a little narrow and the traffic rules are complicated.
- Certified by Japan Cycling Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
- Authorized by the Japan Cycling Guide Association (General Incorporated Association)
A cycling guide who has passed the above qualification exam will guide you.
▶Assistant car
On adventure tours and custom tours, a specially equipped assistant car accompanies you.
Equipped with mechanic tools for full bicycle maintenance, fast aid kit, AED (Automated External Defibrillator), solar-powered battery, drinking water from a water purifier, supplementary food, and a full-size camera to capture memories of your trip.
▶Rental bicycles/rental equipment
Our group company is a bicycle retail company. That's why we maintain our rental every time they are used by our customers.
We use top brand road bikes, cross bikes, and e-bikes for rental.
We also have a wide range of rental equipment available for hiking, yoga, and photography tours.
RIDAS Co., Ltd. Representative Director Hisashi Inoue
In 2016, based on his 24 years of experience selling sports bicycles, he founded RIDAS Co., Ltd. We operate regional cycling tours with a focus on inbound tourists, train professional cycling guides, conduct travel business based on the Travel Agency Act, media business, video and still image business, etc.
He also focuses on sustainable tourism development, and serves as the representative director of the Japan Sustainable Cycle Tourism Association and vice president of JARTA, a general incorporated association.
- Certified by Japan Cycling Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)/Authorized by Japan Cycling Guide Association (General Incorporated Association) Master Class Cycling Guide
- Yaesu Publishing “Old Highway Journey” series Writing and photography
- Obtained Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Professional Certificate
RIDAS Co., Ltd. Wellness Tourism Manager/Operator Masako Atsuumi
We are developing wellness tourism based on our extensive knowledge of physical aspects such as sports instructors, personal trainers, and chiropractors. In particular, she is an instructor of "FLOWSHIKI" a yoga class that uses traditional Japanese furoshiki cloth for yoga and is enjoyed by everyone. After working as a manager at a sports bicycle store, she became certified as a cycling guide at RIDAS Co., Ltd. It is also popular for cycling for women and beginners.
Serves as a director of the Japan Sustainable Cycle Tourism Council, a general incorporated association.
- Certified by Japan Cycling Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)/Regular class cycling guide certified by Japan Cycling Guide Association (General Incorporated Association)
- FLOWSHIKI instructor
- Obtained Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Professional Certificate
RIDAS Co., Ltd. Management Advisor Koji Hosokawa
He has over 35 years of experience in sports cycling, based on many years of rowing. While competing in road biking, mountain biking, and cyclocross, he also obtained qualifications as a travel agent. We are also focusing on developing cycling tours. He runs an advertising agency in Osaka and has deep connections with transportation companies such as railways and buses. At RIDAS, he is responsible for the design and production of projects for local governments and businesses, and is also responsible for operating drones for video and still image shooting.
Serves as an auditor of the Japan Sustainable Cycle Tourism Council, a general incorporated association.
- Basic class cycling guide certified by the Japan Cycling Guide Association (General Incorporated Association)
- Domestic travel agency manager
- Second class unmanned aircraft pilot
- Obtained Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Professional Certificate
▶Sustainable tourism development
The pursuit of sustainability is now urgent even in tourism. Our company is promoting "sustainable tourism development" through company-wide initiatives.
We are currently working to obtain certification from an internationally recognized certification body as a global standard.
Additionally, in 2023, our company became a signatory to the UNWTO/World Tourism Organization Private Sector Charter of Global Tourism Ethics.
We will continue to strive to promote sustainable tourism development.
▶Operating company
RIDAS Co., Ltd.
520-2144
1-9-7 Ogaya, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
Website: https://www.cyclingadventurejapan.com/
- Cycle tourism consulting
- JCGA cycling guide course
- Japan's original scenery cycling tour
- Membership cycling tour
- Writing publishing business
- Video & still photography
- Bicycle related product sales