Visiting Japan - worth renting a bike for a day and exploring?

[andy.mgnr]

My partner and I are going to be doing 2 weeks in Japan this November along with her sister, and will most likely be traveling to Tokyo, Kyoto and Hakone (and possibly Nikko). While its in no way a cycling trip, I'd still love to get a ride in to explore some country roads and trails perhaps around Kyoto or Hakone.

Has anyone done something similar and have any suggestions? I haven't had much look in initial searches on the web for easy bike rentals of a decent road/gravel bike - my feeling is it will be a lot of trouble for one ride... but still would be an amazing opportunity to ride in a new country! Also would love any suggestions on where to ride, especially for forest roads and mixed terrain!