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Doushi Michi

Dōshi Michi is a popular cycling route connecting Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture to Yamanakako near Mt. Fuji. The road follows the Dōshi River through a scenic valley, offering gentle gradients, mountain views, and a...

Watarase Valley

Cycling along the Watarase Keikoku (わたらせ渓谷) offers a scenic journey through the heart of Gunma and Tochigi Prefectures, tracing the path of the Watarase River and the historic Watarase Keikoku Railway. This route combines...

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...

Yabitsu Pass

Cycling over Yabitsu Pass (ヤビツ峠 or Yabitsu Touge) in Kanagawa Prefecture is one of the most popular climbs in the Tokyo area. It is a challenge that takes riders through lush forests and serene...

Sakai River Bike Path in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Sakai River Bike Path

The Sakai River Bike Path in Kanagawa is a peaceful and accessible cycling route that offers excellent north-south access to Enoshima, one of the area’s iconic coastal destinations. Stretching approximately 20 kilometers, the path...

Green Healthy Road (Saitama)

The 緑のヘルシーロード (Midori no Healthy Road) is a peaceful cycling and walking path in Saitama Prefecture that stretches for about 40 kilometers. Running alongside an irrigation canal, the route takes you through a mix...

Minami Boso (Chiba)

Minami Boso, located on the southern tip of Chiba Prefecture in Japan, offers some of the most scenic and enjoyable cycling routes in the region. Known for its coastal roads, lush rolling hills, and...

Irohazaka Climb

Irohazaka is one of Japan’s most famous winding roads, located in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. Known for its steep curves and stunning natural scenery, it consists of two separate roads: the “First Irohazaka” for ascending...

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...