Fuji 5-Lakes
Cycling through the Fuji Five Lakes region is one of Japan’s most rewarding rides, combining majestic views of Mount Fuji with a mix of tranquil lakes, forested roads, and cultural stops. The full circuit...
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Okawa-Kitakata Cycling Road
Flowing like a ribbon of calm through the Aizu region, the Okawa-Kitakata Cycling Road (大川喜多方サイクリングロード) winds for about 50 km from Aizuwakamatsu City, through Yugawa Village, up to Kitakata City, following the peaceful course...
Michinoku Cycling Road
Running quietly along the Abukuma River through the heart of Fukushima, the Michinoku Cycling Road (みちのく自転車道) offers a relaxed ride through Japan’s peaceful countryside. The route links Sukagawa and Nihonmatsu, passing right through Kōriyama,...
Suwa Bicycle Path
Riding around Lake Suwa (諏訪湖) offers one of central Japan’s most scenic and accessible cycling experiences. The Lake Suwa bike path, known locally as the Suwa-ko Cycling Road, is a 16-kilometer loop that circles...
Yamanami Kaido
The Yamanami Kaidō is a 187 km cycling route linking Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture with Matsue in Shimane Prefecture. Designed with cyclists in mind, the route is divided into 18 sections, making it easy...
Sado Island
Cycling on Sado Island offers a mix of coastal roads, mountain climbs, and scenic countryside. The island, located off the coast of Niigata Prefecture, has a roughly 210 km loop around its perimeter, popular...
Kibiji Cycling Route
The Kibiji Cycling Route is a scenic, 25 km path through the historic Kibi Plain between Okayama City and Soja. Mostly flat and beginner-friendly, the route passes rice fields, rural villages, and cultural landmarks...
Wakayama 800
Yes, the Wakayama 800 is not a single continuous route—it’s a network of multiple interconnected cycling routes totaling over 800 kilometers throughout Wakayama Prefecture. These routes are designed to showcase the diverse geography and...
Toyama Bay Cycling Route
The 富山湾岸サイクリングコース (Toyama Bay Coastal Cycling Route) offers stunning seaside riding along the northern coast of Honshu. Stretching approximately 100 kilometers from the western city of Himi to the eastern town of Nyūzen, the...
Doushi Michi
Dōshi Michi is a popular cycling route connecting Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture to Yamanakako near Mt. Fuji. The road follows the Dōshi River through a scenic valley, offering gentle gradients, mountain views, and a...
Japan Alps Cycle Route
The Japan Alps Cycling Route is a spectacular 900 km journey through the heart of Japan’s mountainous interior, stretching from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean. Winding through Nagano, Gifu, and surrounding...
Ise Kaido
Riding the old Ise Kaidō in Mie Prefecture is a peaceful journey through history, tracing one of the traditional pilgrimage routes to Ise Grand Shrine, one of Japan’s most sacred Shinto sites. The route...
Watarase Valley
Cycling along the Watarase Keikoku (わたらせ渓谷) offers a scenic journey through the heart of Gunma and Tochigi Prefectures, tracing the path of the Watarase River and the historic Watarase Keikoku Railway. This route combines...
Maple Yaba Cycling Road
The Maple Yaba Cycling Road (メイプル耶馬サイクリングロード) is a scenic 36-kilometer cycling path in Oita Prefecture, Japan, connecting Nakatsu City to Yamakuni Town. Established in 1982, this route repurposes the former Yabakei Railway line, resulting...
Jofuku Cycle Road
The Jofuku Cycle Road is a 5-kilometer pedestrian and bicycle path in Saga City, Japan, repurposed from the former National Rail Saga Line, which was discontinued in 1987. Established in 1991, the trail offers...
Shibu Pass / Kusatsu
Cycling over Shibu Pass (渋峠), Japan’s highest national road at 2,172 meters, is a challenging but rewarding ride through the volcanic landscapes of Gunma and Nagano Prefectures. The ascent from Kusatsu Onsen, a famous...
Rinrin Road
Rinrin Road is a 40km mostly separated cycling path that runs between Tsuchiura and Iwase in Japan. It follows the route of an old railway line, offering a flat and easy ride through rural...
Tone River Cycle Path
The Tone River Bike Path is a sprawling cycling route that stretches approximately 200 kilometers, following one of Japan’s largest rivers from its source near Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture to its mouth at the...
Norikura – The highest road in Japan
Cycle the higest road in Japan! Closed to cars and above the tree line!