Yanaka Ginza by Bike: A Slow Half-Day Ride Through Tokyo’s Old Town
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…
Discover the best cycling routes in Japan, including scenic coastal roads, lakeside paths, and mountain rides. Find guides, tips, and inspiration for self-guided cycling adventures across Japan.
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…
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…
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…