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 pam johnston 
 
2024-09-11
 
 
  
Wow! This cycling trip of Shikoku and Setouchi Shimanami Kaido was an absolutely amazing experience. Team ‘We ride Japan’ (Will and Tammie), made the experience worry free.
We travelled through gob smacking scenery, through forests, along coastlines, across huge bridges and through many tunnels.
The accommodation was also fabulous. It was exciting to arrive at each location and see what treat was in store for us each night.
Will and Tammie are really knowledgeable about the area we travelled. They are immersed in their community and want to promote Japan to interested tourists while showcasing the local towns.
I can’t speak highly enough of Will and Tammie. They are a great team and made our trip the amazing adventure it was.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Matthew Wibbenmeyer 
 
2024-07-09
 
 
  
Will and Tamie put together an amazing self-guided tour for us for our honeymoon. Their communication was great throughout the process, and they helped customize the tour to meet our interests. When it came to the tour itself, they were excellent hosts. They met up with us for an excellent meal the evening we spent in Uchiko, and they even came to the rescue when my wife had an allergic reaction to a bee sting and we ended up needing to call for an ambulance (after a quick trip to the hospital, we were back on track the next day). We couldn't really couldn't recommend booking with We Ride Japan highly enough.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Richard Forsyth 
 
2024-06-01
 
 
  
Wow!What a trip.My wife and I recently did the Seto Island tour with Will and Tamie.I first met Will in NZ when he was expertly guiding a tour on the South Island.He had married a Japanese lady and they were getting ready to start guiding tours in a less touristed area of Japan.Will was such a phenomenal tour leader that I immediately knew I would have to go.I was not disappointed!The Seto Sea area is amazing and the tour is top notch from start to finish.Really impressed with Japanese culture and sense of humor!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Peter Mitchell 
 
2024-05-13
 
 
  
Thanks Will & Tamie, I had an awesome time. The daily rides and routes were fantastic. The food was delicious and I learned loads about Japan's past and present. 🏯🗾🎏
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Tim Kelly 
 
2024-05-13
 
 
  
We really enjoyed the cycle trip between Hiroshima & Nagasaki. The trip was really well-run and Will, Tami and Yu were the perfect hosts, taking us to a variety of out-of-the-way accommodation and food venues that most tourists would never find and providing answers to our endless questions about Japan. The trip could only have been made better by getting some views from the tops but we can't blame WeRide for the weather! Overall, the best possible way of getting a unique insight into this amazing country! Thanks for the experience! Tim Kelly & Maggie Suman
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Peter Sexton 
 
2023-11-17
 
 
  
I have just returned from the Seto Inland Sea and Shikoku tour, with Tami and Will, the owner/operators of We Ride Japan. The trip exceeded all expectations! It’s obvious Tami and Will are locals, from the very first ride when we immediately diverted off the main trail to see a shrine Will knew of, to experiencing specific regional dishes that Tami grew up with. Their patience and generosity in translating menus, asking obscure questions to villagers that I was are curious about, it all just added to the tour’s authenticity and enjoyment.
The cycling was also excellent. I’m not quite sure where else I’ve experienced such quiet roads, brilliant views, an immersion into the local culture and courteous drivers, for so many days in a row.
My understanding is that Tami and Will mostly work in helping regional tourism whilst they embark on building a small guided cycling business. Through that work it’s clear a passion to help engage with and share local insights off main tourism routes has developed. It felt like that knowledge and care flowed into their tour itinerary, with every aspect thought out and based on giving me the best experience possible.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jen Kreusser 
 
2023-11-17
 
 
  
We Ride offer unique small group tours that showcase the most authentic parts of Japan! The Seto-Sea-Shikoku tour has mind-blowing views, quiet roads and intimate cultural experiences en-route. The accommodation was outstanding, culinary experiences were varied, plentiful and exceptionally delicious and the bikes available for hire were high quality, with care given to individualised comfort. Will and Tammie are both passionate, knowledgeable and highly professional. I loved every moment and can’t wait to go back! Would highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Sarah Inglewood 
 
2023-10-04
 
 
  
I can't recommend this tour highly enough.  The cycling routes were very scenic with nice smooth roads. We had amazing vehicle support along the way,  somehow they knew exactly what we needed at each stop!
Will and Tamie were amazing guides and hosts and gave us a unique insight into Japan that we would never have been able to experience otherwise.  They also took really good photos throughout the trip which they shared with us at the end, so nice to have some photos of us in action!
The accommodation was very thoughtfully chosen,  ranging from ornately Japanese rooms to hotels with rooftop onsens looking out to the ocean.  We also had the opportunity to try lots of yummy Japanese food, but there were always options for the less adventurous eaters too.
In all,  it was absolutely the trip of a lifetime! Thank you so much for taking such good care of us!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Mark Brinsden 
 
2023-10-04
 
 
  
I joined Will and Tami on an explorer tour for the inaugural Hiroshima to Nagasaki itinerary. This was one of the best experiences of my life and I can’t recommend both this itinerary and this amazing Tour Operator highly enough. The tour has it all: smooth safe roads, great climbs, wonderful food and hospitality and excellent company. I can’t wait to join them on one of their other itineraries.