Koka is a quiet, peaceful and beautiful rural town, and the best to go with a bike.
You will feel the atmosphere of Ninja while riding through the heartland of Ninja.
Why don't you make a one-day trip from Kyoto to Ninja's hometown Koka City?
Koka City is home of Ninja.There is no tour to visit real Ninja places guided by a Ninja/local Samurai descendant who can speak English.
You can experience a very unique tour from this.
Meet up at JR Konan station in Koka City, Shiga prefecture at 9:35am.
Ride electric bikes to go.
Koka Ninja House
—The only existing real Ninja House with many tricks inside such as revolving door, hidden second floor, escape tunnel, too heavy sliding door, etc. You can throw Shuriken there if you want.
Ninja Centre
—Many displays of Ninja weapons, clothes, papers, etc.
Narita Ranch
—Stop for a break. Many animals such as cows, sheep, rabbits, etc.
Ninja-themed Restaurant
Guide's house
—A typical Japanese house. We'll make coffee by Ninja's medicine making method. The guide's wife will write your name in Japanese katakana characters on a scroll for your sourvenir.
Mochizuki Twin Castles
—The guide's clan built these castles. Older than 1560s
Shingu Twin Castles
—Nation's Historic Site.
Cherry-trees street
—Very relaxing cycling for 700 metres of cherry trees
Yagawa shrine
Ninja's assembly place. Nation's Historic Site.
Back to JR Konan station. Tour ends here.
During this cycling tour, the guide will take some lovely group photos of you.
On a rainy day, I have an alternative plan.
The itinerary can be customised according to your preference and the weather condition.