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...
Category: Nagano
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...
Norikura – The highest road in Japan
Cycle the higest road in Japan! Closed to cars and above the tree line!
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...
National Road 152
Route 152, connecting Suwa in Nagano Prefecture to Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a challenging yet rewarding route for cyclists seeking stunning scenery and a sense of adventure. Known as the “Three Passes Route,”...
Prefecture Route 1
Aichi/Nagano/Shizuoka Prefectural Route 1 is a favorite among cyclists for its stunning scenery and diverse landscapes. Winding through the mountains of Nagano and Shizuoka, this route offers a challenging yet rewarding ride, with panoramic...
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...
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,...