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The best cycling routes in Japan

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The wonders of cycling in Japan never cease. An archipelago nation, the landscapes differ from mountains and volcanoes to meadows, river valleys and stunning coastlines. The country has some epic traffic-free cycle paths with paved surfaces, allowing you to explore vast forests and climb mountains in glorious peace. You can explore swathes of rural areas with ease, stopping at small villages to refuel with delicious local cuisine.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

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1. Tatara Bridge – Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge loop from Yuge-Kamiyuge

109km

06:43

980m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Peach blossom tour through the mountain hamlet of Wazo

9.40km

00:49

280m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Through Onishi Park to the weeping cherry trees of Kitanobara

15.3km

01:14

420m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Oike Kogen Highland Tour

23.3km

02:05

850m

860m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. On the Akiha Kodo pilgrimage route to Bunkui-toge Pass

29.6km

02:19

750m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. To Yonakimatsu, the nightly weeping red pine and hanmade soba at Surugi Noen

14.2km

01:17

530m

520m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge – Tatara Bridge loop from 波方

107km

06:39

1,000m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park loop from Araya 3-chome

33.3km

02:35

930m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine – Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge loop from 河口湖

27.2km

01:46

280m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Ikuchi Bridge – Tatara Bridge loop from 尾道

79.3km

04:51

640m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Japan

1. Tatara Bridge – Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge loop from Yuge-Kamiyuge

2. Peach blossom tour through the mountain hamlet of Wazo

3. Through Onishi Park to the weeping cherry trees of Kitanobara

4. Oike Kogen Highland Tour

5. On the Akiha Kodo pilgrimage route to Bunkui-toge Pass

6. To Yonakimatsu, the nightly weeping red pine and hanmade soba at Surugi Noen

7. Kurushima-Kaikyō Bridge – Tatara Bridge loop from 波方

8. Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park loop from Araya 3-chome

9. Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine – Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge loop from 河口湖

10. View of Ikuchi Bridge – Tatara Bridge loop from 尾道

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