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Exploring Japan on two wheels with Takashi Niwa (Translated by Sakae Sugawara). Japan’s mountains and coastlines make the country an infinitely interesting place to do bicycle touring. However it’s important to choose the correct route so you avoid battling traffic on roads that look good on the map but are congested areas. Cycling Japan takes a new route in each article from Hokkaido down to Kyushu and even some of the islands in Tokyo and Okinawa. Grab your bike and enjoy cycling in Japan.
Cycling Japan
Returning to Ishinomaki
In June of 2010, I cycled along Tohoku’s Kitakami River to Ishinomaki, Miyagi, as preparation for a cycling tour. When heard and ...
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Tohoku Coast to Coast
Akita, Iwate and Miyagi This route cuts across the Tohoku region from its west to its east coast. In Akita Prefecture, it ...
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Chichibu Pilgrimage
Chichibu is a basin town in western Saitama Prefecture where people come to embark on a pilgrimage to the 34 temples in the area. ...
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Izu Ōshima—Mission to Mars…in Tokyo
I used to jokingly say, “Izu Ōshima is like visiting Mars in Tokyo.” I have been running bike tours on the island in spring a...
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River and Sea – The Shimanto and Uwa Inlets
Shikoku The Shimanto-gawa (Shimanto River) is one of the last remaining clear rivers in Japan, known for its un-dammed, pristi...
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The Aso and Takachiho Swing: From a Volcanic Par...
Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido is famous for amazing views, yet far south, the Aso area rivals its magnificence. Fro...
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Hakkoda and Shimokita Peninsula Loop
Mountains, sea, capes, wilderness, forests and hot springs – this cycling trip is dotted with natural attractions. Moreover, ...
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Lake Biwa Loop – A Journey Back to the Sengoku E...
Lake Biwa (Biwa-ko), is Japan’s largest lake with an area of 670 km. square. There are many fishing ports along its shore, and th...