Cycling is a good habit that involves almost all the bones and muscles of your body.
Japan has various cycling roads perfect for you, even if you are a beginner
or an expert athlete. From roads across the river to uphill, you will definitely enjoy some adventurous bicycle rides in Japan. Here is the list of the top five destinations for cycling enthusiasts in Japan
Mabari and the Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road, the most famous road for cyclists
There is a 70-kilometer-long Setouchi Shimanami Kaido that includes Japan's first strait-traversing cycling road. This place is regarded as a cyclist's paradise. The Imabari part of Shimanami Kaido serves as a base for the cyclists from the island of Shikoku. There are at least 14 rent-cycle terminals. You can freely drop off bikes or rent them here for the route from Hiroshima to Imabari. This is an ideal course for a thrilling cycling trip.
Awaji Island, a beautiful road along the river
The cyclists can enjoy the beautiful scenery from the island's coast-hugging roads. You can easily get a cycling map there. It introduces courses that will satisfy both beginner and expert riders. Numerous circuit courses are designed to perfectly suit the level and objectives. You will definitely get an adventurous ride there. You can ride a continuous stretch of 150 Km in a day or take a rest in nearby hotels and start the next day.
Nasu, Itamuro, and Kuroiso are famous for being expert riders to go uphill
This region is located around Nasu in the mountainous Tochigi prefecture. This area is well-known for Japan's leading highland resorts along with hot springs, situated at the base of the majestic Nasu mountain range.
You can reach this place easily from Tokyo, thus gaining popularity in a short period. Both beginner and expert riders will enjoy cycling there. There are various courses available, ranging from short-distance courses to hill-climbing routes. You can climb Mt. Nasutake by cycling. Cyclists are rewarded with unique cycle pits, popular in this region.
Aizuwakamatsu and Kitakata, famous for their beautiful roads and scenery
This area is known as the Okawa-Kitakata Cycling Road. The road is a nearly 49 km-long bike path that starts at Aizuwakamatsu and ends at Kitakata, keeping the Okawa River, flowing northward, in the famous Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture.
Due to its astonishing beauty, this area attracts numerous tourists from across the world every year. There are several historic sites nearby, also. If you are a cyclist, you will surely enjoy the well-maintained roads and the beautiful scenery. You may also visit Aizu’s castle town and the attractive Mt. Bandai.
Matsuyama and Dogo, a beautiful cycling road through a hot spring resort town
This road is also famous among cyclists. The road is approximately 46 km long. It runs through the Matsuyama-Imabari Course along the seashore from Imabari Station. It also serves as the Shikoku-side base for the Shimanami Kaido.
It goes past the Dogo Onsen, the attractive hot spring resort town. The surrounding area is prepared so efficiently that cyclists can enjoy the ride fully. You will find properly marked roads for safety purposes. You will get valuable resting time in the Dogo area and start your journey again.
If you are a cyclist, do visit these beautiful locations in Japan.
