Overview
Get ready for your next adventure on two wheels with Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan and discover 35 unforgettable cycling trips–with maps–that range from a few hours to a full day. Zip past towering castles, go island-hopping, glide past world-famous UNESCO sites–and find all the inspiration you'll need to plan your next getaway by bike.
Lonely Planet''s Best Bike Rides Japan is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders.
Inside Lonely Planet''s Best Bike Rides Japan Travel Guide:
- Over 50 colour maps (including elevation charts) that can also be downloaded in digital format
- Special features on Japan''s highlights for cyclist, kid-friendly rides, accessible trails and what to take
- Our Picks… section helps you plan your trip and select rides that appeal to your interests
- Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what''s on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh.
- Essential info at your fingertips - ride itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about ride duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations (including bike rental options) and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard)
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Best Bike Rides Japan, our most comprehensive guide to riding in Japan, is perfect for those planning to explore Japan on two wheels.
- | Author: Cherise Fong, Todd Fong, Selena Hoy, Rob Goss, Rie Miyoshi, Lonely Planet, Kathryn Wortley, Jessica Korteman, Craig McLachlan
- | Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
- | Publication Date: Oct 12, 2025
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9781838698157
- | ISBN-10: 1838698159
