Category: Gunma

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...

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...

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...

Watarase River Valley

Cycling through the Watarase Valley offers a quiet and scenic escape, with gentle paths that follow the winding Watarase River. The valley, nestled in the Kantō region, is known for its peaceful countryside, small...

Tokyo ~ Kyoto (Nakasendo)

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,...