Shodoshima Island
Shodo Island, nestled in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, offers a picturesque cycling experience with its diverse landscapes and serene atmosphere. Known for its olive groves and dramatic coastlines, the island boasts routes that wind...
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Awajishima Island
Awaji Island, located in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, is a cyclist’s paradise, offering a scenic 150-kilometer route that winds through coastal roads, tranquil fishing villages, and lush countryside. Known for its world-famous Awaji onions,...
Ohenro – 88 Temple Tour
What is Ohenro The Ohenro Tour is a 88 temple tour around Shikoku. The traditonal way that it was done is walking and may people still walk it today (takes about 6 or 7...
Tokyo ~ Osaka (Tokkaido)
For a first tour, many people choose to do a Tokyo to Osaka, or vice versa course. This page will look at riding from Tokyo to Osaka (but the same info can be used...
Oku Musashi Green Line
The Okumusashi Green Line is one of Saitama’s most established ridge roads for road cyclists. Running along the mountains west of Hannō and toward Ogose, it links multiple minor passes via a narrow, paved...
Osaki Kamijima Isand
Introduction Ōsaki Kamijima Island is a fantastic destination for cyclists looking for a serene escape in Hiroshima Prefecture. The island offers a network of scenic roads that wind through beautiful coastal landscapes and charming...
Route 352 – Okutadami / Aizu
Overview Route 352 through the mountains of Niigata and Fukushima with generally low traffic (and virtually no traffic in some sections) and feel like you are deep into the mountains of Japan Route Overview...
Tokyo ~ Kyoto (Nakasendo)
Riding the Nakasendō from Tokyo to Kyoto offers a journey through history, following one of Japan’s five major Edo-period highways. Unlike the coastal Tōkaidō, the Nakasendō winds through the mountains, passing preserved post towns,...