CYCLING

Introducing cycling courses throughout Japan accessible from Osaka.
With GOOD CYCLE JAPAN’s cycling courses, you can enjoy cycling while sightseeing
in Japan’s world-class scenery and spots.

Hokkaido

Cycling in Hokkaido allows cyclists to experience the natural beauty of the mountains, clear streams, and lakes. It also offers a fulfilling experience for cyclists with exciting trails, a pleasant summer climate, and well-developed infrastructure such as accommodations and bicycle rentals. Fresh seafood and local products can also be enjoyed.

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Tokapuchi 400

Adventures into the mountains, plains, and ocean highlight the charm of Tokachi. Known as Japan’s largest food base, the Tokapuchi 400 features beautiful agricultural and dairy farm landscapes spread across the fertile land. The 403 km long journey allows you to enjoy the changing scenery of the four seasons. Taste the local gastronomy and immerse in nature at Tokapuchi 400.

Kanto

Cycling in the Kanto region offers cyclists the opportunity to ride through bike lanes and lush parks that stretch from central Tokyo to a wide variety of spots, for example, the coastline of Chiba, the rich natural areas of Saitama, and the viewpoints of Mount Fuji in Kanagawa. Cyclists are invited to enjoy seasonal scenery, local traditions, and new discoveries.

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Pacific Coast Bike Path

The Pacific Coast Bike Path is a 1,487-km long bicycle route that begins in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, and extends through Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Aichi, and Mie Prefectures to Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture. The route is home to many World Heritage sites, including Mt. Fuji, as well as many of Japan’s prominent tourist attractions and scenic spots.

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Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rinrin Road

Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rinrin Road is an approximately 180-km-long cycling course that circles the abandoned tracks of the former Tsukuba Railway and Kasumigaura. The course offers a variety of local attractions, including Kasumigaura, which is designated as Suigo-Tsukuba National Park, rich nature, historical and cultural assets, and more.

Tokai

Cycling in the Tokai region is interwoven with diverse areas, such as the majestic Mt. Fuji, the coastline of the Izu Peninsula, the hot spring resorts of Shizuoka, and the urban areas of Nagoya. The harmony of nature and history offers a fulfilling cycling experience where you can fully enjoy the varied landscapes and local food culture.

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Pacific Coast Bike Path

Hokuriku

Cycling in the Hokuriku region is a fascinating area of natural beauty in perfect harmony, with diverse terrain ranging from the coastline of the Sea of Japan to the mountains of the Tateyama mountain range, and dotted with local historical landscapes. The seasonal scenery along the routes, as well as the local food and traditional culture, make it a perfect adventure for cyclists.

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Toyama Bay Cycling Course

Toyama Bay is a member of the “World’s Most Beautiful Bay Club.” This is a 102-km cycling course that allows you to fully enjoy its attractions. The course is designed along the bayfront with roads that have a great view so that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Toyama Bay.

Kansai

Many areas can be visited in the Kansai region when cycling, including the coastlines of the Kii Peninsula and Tango Peninsula and the mountains of Nara. The region is also dotted with historical sites such as the Kumano Kodo in Wakayama, Osaka Castle in Osaka, and Himeji Castle in Hyogo. You can enjoy an adventure that blends the atmosphere of the ancient capital with the harmony of nature.

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Pacific Coast Bike Path

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Biwaichi

Biwaichi is a 200-km cycling course that circles Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa, in a counterclockwise direction. It is a distance that can be covered in one day by an experienced cyclist, but cycling for two or three days is also recommended. In addition to completing a complete circuit, you can also enjoy various other routes, such as taking only the north or south side of the Lake Biwa Bridge, or taking a short cut by boat.

Chugoku

Cycling in the Chugoku region offers a fascinating cycling experience while exploring local traditions and culture as you tour the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, the landscape of the Shimane Peninsula, and historical sites such as the Bikan Historical Quarter in Kurashiki, Okayama, and Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine in Shimane.

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Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road

The Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road is Japan’s first cycling course that crosses the straits and is approximately 70 km long, connecting Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, to Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. It is attracting attention from cyclists around the world as a cycling route that allows visitors to fully enjoy the spectacular scenery of the islands of the Seto Inland Sea.

Shikoku

Cycling in the Shikoku region is characterized by courses that connect the islands of the Seto Inland Sea while visiting Shikoku Sacred Sites, and beautiful roads that combine historical sites and nature. Each region’s unique attractions, such as Kagawa’s udon noodles, Ehime’s citrus fruits, and Tokushima’s Awa Odori dance, add to the enjoyment.

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