Hidden Japan Travel is a fully licensed, local, tour operator that offers travel adventures on Shikoku. We use our local knowledge to ensure our customers have unique experiences.

Yes, we are. Our details are as follows: 愛媛県知事登録旅行業第2-206号. Our license allows us to run tours all over Japan, but we like to focus on the island of Shikoku. Luckily for us, this is an area of exceptional beauty that we know intimately. We wouldn’t want to operate tours anywhere else!

We are also members of All Nippon Travel Agants Association.

Yes, we do. You can see tour dates on the webpage of the tour you are interested in. Alternatively, drop us an email or get in touch via social media. If you can’t make one of the tour dates, get in touch and we can check the availability of your dates.

It really depends on the cycling tour…we have tours for all levels of fitness and even have e-bikes if you need a bit of extra help on the hills. If you unsure at all, get in touch and we can chat about it. And of course, if you are at all unsure we recommend you consult a medical professional prior to booking.

Our tours fill up quickly, so it’s best to book ahead to avoid disappointment. This is particularly the case with tours over Golden Week, Silver Week, and during cherry blossom season. However, we also know the importance of spontaneity! So get in contact with us if you’re doing things last minute, and we’ll see what we can do.

There are two stations in Onomichi. One is served by the Shinkansen, and the other operates local trains to and from Hiroshima in the west and Okayama in the east. We meet guests near JR Onomichi station. For information about getting to this station, please look here

Absolutely! We love Ehime and Shikoku, but we can organise tours in any parts of Japan. If you want us to plan your entire tour of Japan, get in touch!

Yes, we have some great English-speaking local Japanese guides. They’re amazing!

For our multiday tours, we collect your luggage at the start and deliver it to your hotel each night. It will be waiting for you in your room when you arrive. Simply drop it off at reception when you check out and we’ll take care of it. On the final day, we return your luggage at the designated meeting point.

Yes, you can do it at Matsuyama station. It is not possible to do it at Imabari station.

We check the bikes very carefully to make sure that they are in excellent condition; however, we recognise that sometimes things go wrong. We provide you with a spare tyre and a repair kit so those who feel comfortable repairing a flat tyre, can. We’re also close by and will be with you as quickly as possible if you do have a problem.

Yes, no problem. Please indicate this when booking the tour. We will inform our accommodation partners.

Yes, no problem.

Please indicate this when booking the tour. We will inform our accommodation partners of any food allergies. For lunch, we can provide a written description of your food allergy for you to show to any shop keeper.