W-Asobi
Bike tourfrom ¥10,000, about CAD 90 or USD 63 (October 2026 rates)Seasonal
W-Asobi is a small Azumino company of local guides whose half-day bike tour from Hotaka Station suits first-time visitors who want the water and wasabi story with someone who lives there. Nagano Prefecture's listing put the 2025 tour at ¥10,000.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-day Azumino cycling tourA private or small-group ride past Hotaka Shrine to Daio Wasabi Farm. | ¥10,000, about CAD 90 or USD 63 (October 2026 rates) | 3.5 hours from Hotaka Station | March–November |
| Mt. Yakedake day hikeCheck JMA's eruption alert level for Yakedake before booking; a helmet is required. | – | 1 day | – |
| Nakabusa Onsen tripUp to eight guests, with geothermal cooking. | – | 2 days | – |
The cycling tour starts and ends at Hotaka Station and takes three and a half hours. Its theme is Azumino's water and the wasabi it grows, with stops at Hotaka Shrine and Daio Wasabi Farm. W-Asobi also guides hikes up Yakedake and overnight trips to Nakabusa Onsen, so a rider can add a mountain day to the same booking. Nagano's tourism listing names Dutch among the guides' languages and the company's own site is in English, so say which language you need when you write.
Worth knowing
- Send your dates and group size through the contact form, and the guides confirm a slot before you apply.
Quick answers about W-Asobiよくある質問
How much does W-Asobi charge?
W-Asobi lists Half-day Azumino cycling tour from ¥10,000 (2025), about CAD 90 or USD 63 (October 2026 rates) (3.5 hours from Hotaka Station).
Is W-Asobi open all year?
W-Asobi opens for part of the year. The prefecture listed the 2025 season as 20 March to 30 November.