Tagged: coast

Cycling the coast of Sado Island

Sado Island

Cycling on Sado Island offers a mix of coastal roads, mountain climbs, and scenic countryside. The island, located off the coast of Niigata Prefecture, has a roughly 210 km loop around its perimeter, popular...

View of a road with cycling marks next to the ocean in Wakayama

Wakayama 800

Yes, the Wakayama 800 is not a single continuous route—it’s a network of multiple interconnected cycling routes totaling over 800 kilometers throughout Wakayama Prefecture. These routes are designed to showcase the diverse geography and...

Toyama Bay Cycling Route

The 富山湾岸サイクリングコース (Toyama Bay Coastal Cycling Route) offers stunning seaside riding along the northern coast of Honshu. Stretching approximately 100 kilometers from the western city of Himi to the eastern town of Nyūzen, the...

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...

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,...

Tango Peninsula

Cycling around the Tango Peninsula (丹後半島) in northern Kyoto Prefecture offers a perfect blend of coastal beauty, rural charm, and cultural discovery. This scenic route takes you along the Sea of Japan, where rugged...

Lighthouse at Cape Ashizuri

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...

Kubiki Cycling Road

Looking for a relaxing bike ride with amazing views? The Kubiki Cycling Road is just the spot. This 30-kilometer coastal route in Niigata follows the path of an old railway line, making for a...

Biwa-ichi: Loop of Lake Biwa (ビワイチ)

Biwa-ichi (ビワイチ) is a popular cycling route that takes riders around the shores of Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest freshwater lake, located in Shiga Prefecture. This scenic loop is approximately 200 kilometers long and offers...

Noto Peninsula

Cycling along the coastline of the Noto Peninsula offers a serene journey with stunning views of the Sea of Japan. The coastal route winds through quiet fishing villages, past rugged cliffs, and alongside pristine...

National Route 226 – Kagoshima

The western section of Japan’s National Route 226 runs along the western coastline of the Satsuma Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture and is a wonderful place for cycling. This stretch offers stunning views of the...

Cape Sada

Cycling along National Route 197 to Cape Sata in Ehime Prefecture offers a stunning ride through coastal mountains and lush orange groves. The route runs from Yawatahama toward Cape Sata, passing through rolling hills...

View of Mt. Mihara on Izu Oshima Island

Izu Oshima Island

Izu Oshima Island, the largest of Tokyo’s Izu Islands, offers a unique cycling experience with its volcanic landscapes, black sand beaches, and rugged coastal roads. The island is dominated by the towering Mount Mihara,...

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...

Akashi Ohashi Bridge seen from Awaji Island

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,...