JAPAN | Lonely Planet cycling guide

CYCLING GUIDE

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan reveals 35 incredible two-wheeled escapes–with maps–so you can experience even more of this extraordinary country.

Get ready for an unforgettable bike ride across Japan and discover exhilarating cycling adventures that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Travel through Nichinan-Kaigan Quasi-National Park for dramatic cliffs and ocean spray; spot Pokémon manhole covers as you glide along the Ibusuki Poké Trail; and find art museums and exclusive galleries in the mountain town of Karuizawa.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan:

• Discover 35 day trips on two wheels that range from a couple of hours to a full day adventure
• Each bike ride features easy-to-use maps, elevation charts, detailed directions, challenge rating (easy, intermediate, difficult), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break, biking tips and more
• Regional profiles provide an overview of the area, local transport, unmissable calendar events, suggestions on when to go and where to stay
• Find the top stops and experiences along the way from Ise-jingū to the Tōya Gurutto Sculpture Park
• 'Our Picks' section highlights the best: scenic rides, urban rides, family rides, island rides and art rides
• 'Also try' recommendations feature extra bike rides in each region
• Essential 'Toolkit' on arriving, getting around, accommodation, bike rental and e-bikes, healthy and safety, responsible travel and more
• Covers: Around Tokyo, Central Honshū (Chūbu), Kansai, Hiroshima and Western Honshū, Northern Honshū (Tōhoku), Hokkaidō, Shikoku, Kyūshū & Okinawa