Summer Lesson and Guiding FAQs

• Mountain Bike Lessons from 21 June - 28 Sep 2025

• Cycling tours from 14 June  - 28 Sep 2025

• Skate Lessons - 20th June - 28 Sep

Local guide or instructor and free transport to the activity location from Rhythm Base (if required).

The tour starts at Rhythm Hirafu at the time selected during the booking process. Please be sure to arrange your rentals ahead of your tour start time (please allow at least one hour for group tours, or half an hour for individual tours).

Transport is not included in the lesson or tour with all tours/lessons starting and ending at Rhythm Hirafu.

• For cycling tours, up to six guests can join the tour for the same price!

• For mountain biking lessons, up to four guests can join the lesson at the same time

• For skate lessons, up to three guests can join the lesson at the same time

We will happily tailor the tour as per your requirements. Contact us during the booking process and we do our best to create the tour you’re looking for!

Our local guides will be able to provide great lunch recommendations take you to your requested restaurant along the route.

Lunch, beverages and snacks are not included. We can provide a backpack to carry any essential items if needed.

On private tours, you can bring your children, and we will adapt the tour to suit them and ensure everyone’s safety and entertainment. Please contact us in advance if you feel you need further assistance.

On our private tours, we offer total flexibility, and we can accommodate a range of fitness levels via a variety of courses at different levels. If you are concerned about your fitness level for cycling, you can always choose an e-bike for an extra push.

Cycling tours: trainers, comfortable shorts and a t-shirt, or long sleeves and trousers if you would like some protection from the sun.

Mountain Bike Lessons: trainers with a flat sole, long sleeve shirt & long pants are recommended.

Skate, active wear, and flat soled shoes/trainers

All our tours are designed to run at a pleasant pace. We’ll take breaks as and when needed, at different times and spots on each tour. Money is necessary for full-day programs to ensure you can refuel at lunch, and we recommend on our half-day tour to refresh during some of our rest stops.

We highly recommend being covered by adequate travel or health insurance that will provide coverage for your chosen activity. Please note that Rhythm Japan is not liable for any medical expenses incurred in the event of an accident.

• Up until 7 days prior, a full refund will be provided for any reason.

• From 7 days prior until 48 hours prior, a 20% cancellation fee will be incurred.

• From 48 hours prior, a 100% cancellation fee will occur.

• No compensation can be made for the loss of tour time due to injury or illness if the guiding has commenced. Upon receipt of a valid medical certificate, a reschedule or refund of future lessons can be made.

1. We must be advised before your new lesson commences.

2. We must receive the report within 24 hours of the cancelled lesson.

• We reserve the right to cancel any reservations that do not meet our booking terms or have not been paid by the due date.

We want you to have the best experience with Rhythm, so if you feel unwell or are injured, we will be happy to reschedule your tour upon receipt of a medical certificate or accident report, provided we have been advised before the lesson commences.

Unfortunately, once the tour or lesson has commenced, we’re unable to offer partial refunds or reschedule.

Hokkaido’s weather is dry and pleasant, even in mid-summer it doesn’t hit the high temperatures seen elsewhere in Japan. However, as it is a mountainous environment, the weather can change rapidly so it is always best to be prepared. We recommend bringing suitable sun and rain protection when participating in our tours.

In the event of extreme weather that might put safety on the tour at risk, we will offer to reschedule or a refund.

• This is available at the discretion of the manager only & offered at 100% for lessons/tours which have not commenced

• A partial refund of the unused portion of your lesson or booking which has commenced

Lessons can run in all conditions with our indoor facilities. However if the outdoor skate facilities are closed due to weather conditions, and the guest does not wish to learn mini ramp the lesson will be cancelled with 100% refund.