This relaxed 3-hour cycling tour takes you through Tsurugi, a historic temple town that has flourished thanks to the abundant waters flowing from Mt. Hakusan.
By visiting shrines, riverside scenery, and traditional irrigation channels, you will experience how water has shaped local life, culture, and livelihoods over generations.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Experience the story of a town shaped by water—by bicycle
  Feel firsthand how water from Mt. Hakusan has supported faith, industry, and everyday life as you explore the town at an easy pace.

• Led by a knowledgeable local guide
  A local guide who knows the area intimately will share the town’s history and stories, making the experience engaging and easy to understand even for first-time visitors.

• A diverse route featuring shrines, rivers, and irrigation canals
  Visit the shrine approach, serene waterways, and long-standing irrigation systems—places difficult to cover on foot but easily accessible by bicycle.

• Learn about efforts to protect water resources
  Gain insight into how rivers and irrigation canals function and how local communities live in harmony with their natural environment.

• Small-group tour with bicycle rental included
  Limited to 2–5 participants for a relaxed and personal experience. Bicycle rental is included, making it enjoyable even for those with limited stamina.

【SCHEDULE】

Choose from two start times, 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM

[00:00] Meet your guide / Pick up rental bicycles
[00:10] Start cycling around town
[00:50] Visit a major shrine via its main approach; explore sites related to water
[01:50] Visit the riverside scenery and irrigation channels
　　　(Learn about water flow and its role in daily life)
[02:20] Cycle through town, stopping by local shops and points of interest
[03:00] Tour ends at a location of your choice (free time for lunch or exploration)

Bicycles must be returned by 5:00 PM
Stops may change depending on the weather or facility closures

【DETAILS】

Tsurugi is a historic temple town that has prospered thanks to the waters flowing down from Mt. Hakusan.
Shrine approaches, sake breweries, local shops, and everyday irrigation channels—all are deeply connected to water.

On this tour, you will explore the town at a relaxed pace by rental bicycle. Places that feel a bit far on foot become comfortably accessible, allowing you to enjoy the journey itself. Passing through the shrine’s main approach, you will enter its grounds and experience the tranquil forest atmosphere while learning about the town’s spiritual traditions.

The tour continues along rivers and irrigation channels, where you will see how water from Mt. Hakusan is distributed throughout the town and has long supported local life and industry. Listening to your guide’s explanations while viewing the actual landscapes brings this connection vividly to life.
Along the way, you will also stop by local shops and spots, giving you a glimpse into everyday life in the community.
The tour concludes at a location of your choice, allowing you to enjoy lunch or further exploration at your own pace.

【THINGS TO NOTE】

• Duration：3 hours
• Meeting point： Hakusan City Tourism League [MAP]
  4-nu-85 Tsurugi Hommachi, Hakusan-shi, Ishikawa 920-2121
• Access：4-minute walk from Tsurugi Station
• Minimum number of participants：1 person
• Language support： Japanese, English
• Included：
  ・Guide fee
  ・Bicycle rental
  ・Insurance
• Excluded：
  ・Transportation to the meeting point
  ・Meals
• Participation requirements：
  ・Over 7 years old
  ・Minors (15 years old and under) must be accompanied by a guardian.
  ・The tour will be canceled if weather warnings or advisories are issued.
  ・The tour will proceed in light rain; raincoats are available for purchase.
  ・Bicycles are available for participants who are 140 cm or taller.
• Clothes： comfortable clothes 
• Important information：
  ・The tour will operate in rainy weather. However, in the event of a typhoon or large-scale natural disaster, the organizer may decide to cancel the tour or change the itinerary, including switching between walking and vehicle transportation.
  ・This decision will be made on the day prior to the tour.
  ・If the tour is canceled or any changes are required, the facility will notify participants by email by 3:00 PM on the day before the tour.
  ・Please note that even if transportation methods or visiting locations are changed, cancellations due to the participant’s personal circumstances will not be accepted.

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

Until 72 hours before the experience start time: 0%
From 72 hours before the experience start time to start time: 100%
Cancellation after the experience has started, or cancellation without contact: 100%