Kyoto Mt.Oe ancient trail E-MTB adventure
3~4h
（20km △700m）
English OK
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“Demon moutain”
Mt.Oe, located between Amanohashidate, a sacred place for over 2,000 years, and Kyoto, the old capital has been feared as a mountain inhabited by demons.
About 1000 years ago, samurai defeated demons and created this road. The legend behind this is the most famous damon slayer’s story in Japan, “Shuten-doji.”
Even today, that mysterious atmosphere remains, and there are cedar trees that only grow in this place.
Due to nature conservation reasons, some of this trails are only accessible on guided tours.
In some sections, stone pavement from over 300 years ago remains intact. You can ride a mountain bike, but it’s also nice to walk slowly while pushing your bike.
The view of Amanohashidate from here is breathtaking, and many writers have read poetry from here since ancient times.
Now that the demons are gone, the area has become a good playground for local mountain bikers.
It also passes through an old settlement.
You can also enjoy beautiful rivers and waterfalls.
Even today, demons are popular among local people.
Mt.Oe is a mountain of magnetic iron ore that has given rise to a unique vegetation, and was once an important mining site, where you can explore a little further into the old mining site.
Mt. Oe is famous for its autumn leaves, and you can enjoy the beautiful nature of each season, from the bright yellow of autumn to the deep green of summer and the flowers of spring.
Before entering the trail, a professional instructor will give a lecture at the site of a closed ski resort. Even beginners can feel at ease.
You’ll be using a full-fledged electric mountain bike, so you can focus on the pleasure.
＼Easy!／
The first half of the course is a very easy gravel road.
＼Wild!／
The second half of the course is rough like this, so those with insufficient skills will turn back on the easier course.
Course Map
- Short course
- Long course
After reaching the finish line at Oe Station, you return home by train.
Trains run from Oe Station to Amanohashidate or Fukuchiyama at intervals of 30 minutes.
Meeting/ Goal Place
We will pick you up and drop you off by car.
After the tour, you can use the E-MTB freely for the rest of the day, or you can return it at the station.
Amanohashidate Station
Road Station “Umino Kyoto Miyazu” Information
Oe Station
*Trains run from Oe Station to Amanohashidate or Fukuchiyama at intervals of 30 minutes.
Conditions for participation
Height 156cm or more
2~6 guests
Long pants and shoes are better.
T-shirt is fine, but long sleeves are better.
We stop by the vending machine, but it would be more eco-friendly to bring a water bottle with me.
In case of rain, the tour will be cancelled. In that case, there will be no cancellation fee.
＼These are the best parts of mountain biking in Japan!／
Recommended hot springs and restaurants after MTB
Tondaya
It’s very cheap, delicious, and serves almost every type of Japanese food. They do have an English menu, but it’s so popular that you might have to queue with locals.
Conveyor belt sushi Kimpa Gimpa
A sushi restaurant directly operated by a local fishery company. You can enjoy delicious sushi right away.
Hot spring Chie no Yu
A hot spring in front of Amanohashidate Station. You can get there by train or by e-bike.
Amanohashidate Hotel hot spring
This hot spring is located in a hotel in front of Amanohashidate Station. You can use it on a day trip even if you are not staying overnight.
Price
8000 yen per person
*The basic language is Japanese and body language. An English-speaking guide costs an additional 1,000 yen.
Community Collaboration
This tour was created and maintained together with local village supporters and mountain bikers.