{"id":2613,"date":"2026-05-12T15:38:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/takayama\/?p=2613"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:40:08","slug":"hida-rail-mountain-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/takayama\/hida-rail-mountain-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Hida by Rail Mountain Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/takayama\/wp-admin\/edit.php?post_type=post\"><\/a>Konnichiwa! If you\u2019re looking for a unique way to enjoy the outdoors during your Takayama travels, we\u2019d like to introduce you to <strong>Rail Mountain Bike &#8220;Gattan Go!!\u201d<\/strong>, a one-of-a-kind activity to add to your Hida itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But just what is a rail mountain bike?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.machiya-inn-japan.com\/takayama\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1297_1_l.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Mountain bikes are fixed onto a special frame on a former train railway. As you pedal along, you\u2019ll feel the distinct rhythm of the rail joints beneath you. 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