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Published
Lonely Planet, October 2025
ISBN
9781838698157
Format
Softcover, 240 pages
Dimensions
21cm × 16.5cm × 1.8cm

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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 Pokemon manhole covers as you glide along the Ibusuki Poke 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-jingu to the Toya 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 Honshu (Chubu), Kansai, Hiroshima and Western Honshu, Northern Honshu (Tohoku), Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu & Okinawa

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan is our most comprehensive guide to cycling trips in this amazing part of the world, with all the inspiration you'll need to plan your next big trip on two wheels.

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