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...
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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!
Kochi-Aki Cycling Road
The Kochi-Aki Cycling Road (高知安芸自転車道) is a scenic coastal bike path in Kochi Prefecture that runs approximately 32 kilometers between Kochi City and Aki. Following the former Gomen-Nahari railway line, the route offers a...
Keinawa Cycling Road
The Keinawa Bicycle Route (京奈和自転車道 in Japanese) is a scenic cycling path in Japan, stretching approximately 180 km between Kyoto and Wakayama, offering riders stunning views of both urban and natural landscapes. Around 70%...
Echizen Coast
The Echizen coast off the coast of Fukui is a hidden gem off the beaten path but is still easy to get to get from many major cities in Japan. Riding along the Echizen...
Akiyoshidai
Cycling through Akiyoshi-dai (秋吉台) in Yamaguchi Prefecture offers a unique ride across Japan’s largest karst plateau. The route winds through rolling grasslands dotted with dramatic limestone formations, creating an otherworldly landscape unlike anywhere else...
National Route 378
Cycling along National Route 378 in Ehime Prefecture offers a scenic coastal ride with stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea. Known this beautiful section of the route stretches between Northern Uwajima and Yawatahama,...
Venus Line
Riding the Venus Line in Nagano Prefecture is a spectacular experience for cyclists who love mountain roads and breathtaking scenery. This high-altitude route winds through the Japanese Alps, connecting Chino to Utsukushigahara Highlands, with...
UFO Line / Ishizuchi Skyline
Cycling along the UFO Line and Ishizuchi Sky Line in Kochi Prefecture offers a breathtaking ride through some of Shikoku’s most stunning mountain landscapes. These high-altitude roads wind along the ridges of the Ishizuchi...
Katatetsu Roman Route
The Katatetsu Roman Kaidou Route (片鉄ロマン街道, designed Okayama Prefecturial Route 703) is a scenic cycling path in Okayama Prefecture that follows the former Katakami Railway line. Stretching about 22 kilometers between Akaiwa and Wake,...
Mt. Haruna
Cycling up Mt. Haruna in Gunma Prefecture is a thrilling ride that combines challenging climbs with stunning scenery. The route ascends through winding mountain roads surrounded by dense forests, offering moments of tranquility and...