National Road 195
National Route 195 is one of Shikoku’s lesser-known but highly rewarding cycling roads, running between Tokushima and Kōchi through the interior mountains of the island. For cyclists, the route offers a quieter alternative to...
Category: Kochi
Kochi is in the southern part of Shikoku making it one of the more remote areas of Japan to visit. Kochi is home to some of the most scenic and enjoyable cycling in Japan!
Cycling the Shikoku Ohenro: A Pilgrimage by Bicycle
The Shikoku Ohenro is one of Japan’s most famous pilgrimage routes, linking 88 Buddhist temples across the island of Shikoku. Traditionally completed on foot, the pilgrimage covers approximately 1,200 to 1,400 kilometers depending on...
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...
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...
Cape Ashizuri
Cycling around Cape Ashizuri from Nakamura to Sukumo offers a unique blend of coastal beauty and tranquil rural charm. This scenic route in Kochi Prefecture takes you along rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, and quiet...
Shikoku Karst
Riding through the Shikoku Karst offers one of Japan’s most spectacular highland cycling experiences. Straddling the border of Ehime and Kochi Prefectures, this elevated plateau sits at around 1,400 meters and features rolling grasslands,...
Shimanto River
Cycling around the Shimanto River in Shikoku is a laid-back yet stunning adventure for anyone who loves nature and quiet roads. Known as Japan’s “last clear stream,” the Shimanto River flows through lush valleys...
Tour of Shikoku
The official 四国一周 (Shikoku Ichishū, or “Cycling Around Shikoku”) route is one of Japan’s premier long-distance cycling courses, offering riders the opportunity to circumnavigate with a marked course on the road. However, the route...