Tokyo’s pop-culture districts have a scheduling problem. Akihabara, Nakano Broadway and Ikebukuro’s Otome Road are each worth half a day — but they sit on three different railway lines, and…
Most of Tokyo was flattened twice in the twentieth century — once by the 1923 earthquake, once by the war. Yanaka was not. Ride ten minutes north of Ueno and…
Ask most travelers about cycling in Japan and they will mention the Shimanami Kaido or the routes around Kyoto and Nara. Almost no one mentions San’in, the stretch of Tottori…
Riding the Sea of Japan Coast: A Cyclist’s Guide to Hokuriku’s Best Routes If you are looking for a cycling destination in Japan that still feels wonderfully undiscovered by international…
Hokkaido Has Roads Like This Hokkaido has long, nearly empty roads flanked by impossibly beautiful fields of lavender, sunflowers, and golden wheat — roads where you briefly forget you’re on…
Cycling the Shikoku Pilgrimage: A Two-Week Journey Along a 1,200-Year-Old Path Ride through ancient cedar forests, past moss-covered mountain temples, and along coastlines where the Pacific meets rugged volcanic cliffs…
Tohoku, the northern region of Japan’s main island, is a dreamscape for cyclists seeking pristine nature, cultural depth, and uncrowded roads. From dramatic coastlines shaped by ancient seas to tranquil…
For international visitors seeking an authentic and less crowded cycling experience in Japan, the neighboring prefectures of Gunma and Ibaraki offer an exceptional mix of mountain ascents, lakeside tranquility, coastal…
Tokyo is more than skyscrapers—it’s also one of the best cities for cycling in Tokyo for tourists, offering scenic bike routes from coastal parks to mountain roads. Here are the…
Japan is quickly becoming one of the world’s most attractive destinations for cycling tourism. With its safe roads, breathtaking scenery, and excellent infrastructure, Japan offers cycling routes that rival Europe’s…