Among Japan’s four main islands, Shikoku may be the smallest — yet it offers one of the country’s most profound cycling journeys. The Shikoku 1,000km Circuit Route (also known as the Shikoku Round Cyc…
When planning a cycling trip in Japan, many international riders see Osaka simply as a gateway to Kyoto, Nara, or the Shimanami Kaido. But for cyclists, Osaka is much more than a transit hub. It is th…
On October 25, 2026, one of Asia’s largest international cycling events returns to Japan’s most iconic cycling route: the Cycling Shimanami 2026.Held only once every two years, this special event tran…
The German “outliers” of the cycling world are bringing their unique energy to Japan for the first time. RAD RACE, a creative collective from Hamburg, is redefining cycling not just as a s…
Did you know that one of the Olympic cycling disciplines was born in Japan?That discipline is Keirin, a high-speed track cycling event whose name comes directly from the Japanese word KEIRIN(競輪).In in…
Among Japanese cyclists, there is a legendary challenge spoken of with the same reverence as a holy grail. It’s called the “Cannonball”—a self-supported, non-official time trial that pushes riders to …
Japan is home to some of the world’s most refined cycling environments. Among them are the officially certified National Cycle Routes (NCR)—a designation awarded to routes that showcase not only excel…
If you are planning a cycling trip through Japan, there is one experience you simply cannot miss: a stay at a “Shukubo” (Temple Lodging). After a long day in the saddle, trading the hum of…
The Aso Hill Climb was far more than a conventional hill climb race.Held from November 22 to 23, 2025, the event is structured around two distinct experiences: a full-scale hill climb race of 11.6 kil…
The Aso Hill Climb was far more than a conventional hill climb race.Held from November 22 to 23, 2025, the event is structured around two distinct experiences: a full-scale hill climb race of 11.6 kil…
When you arrive in Japan with your bike at one of the major international airports (Haneda, Narita, or Kansai), your first real challenge begins: getting out of the airport. These airports are f…
For cyclists who dream of discovering Japan at their own pace, Rinko is an essential travel skill. In Japan, bicycles cannot be brought onto trains in their original form. Instead, riders use a specia…
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