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Sakurajima

Riding around Sakurajima offers a compact but distinctive cycling experience centered on one of Japan’s most active volcanoes. The route follows the coastal road encircling the former island—now a peninsula—covering approximately 35–40 kilometers with...

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...

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...

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...

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,...