This is a 9-day tour that visits spots that have impressed the foreign bikers we have guided so far. You will tour the three islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku. You can also enjoy all kinds of corners.
◎Touring season: April (April) – November (November)
◎Best season: April (cherry blossom season), November (autumn leaves season)
《 1st day – 4th day｜Honshu island｜Kyoto → Shimonoseki 》
In the first half of the tour, you will enjoy the original scenery and traditional culture of Japan. With a wide variety of scenery and corners, you’ll be blessed with many discoveries every day.
Amano hashidate Ine no funaya Kurayoshi Tottori sand dunes Hiruzen highland Mt. Daisen（wonderful winding roads） Izumo taisha shrine Nodoguro（premium food） Hagi（castle town） Tsunoshima ohashi bridge
《 5th day – 6th day｜Kyushu island｜Shimonoseki → Oita 》
On the 5th day, you will stay at Beppu Onsen, and on the 6th day, you will fully enjoy the magnificent nature of Aso, one of the world’s largest calderas. There are many dynamic corners, so you will feel more open while riding the bike. This is the most popular route among foreign bikers.
Mt. Yufudake Komezuka Kusasenri Aso Tujyunkyo bridge ferry（short trip）
《7th day – 9th day｜Shikoku island｜Ehime → Kyoto 》
Shikoku, with its deep forests, is also a fun area to ride a bike. Don’t miss the clear streams and rough waves of the Pacific Ocean. Finally, we will return to Honshu by crossing the Seto Ohashi Bridge, which is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records, and stop at Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site, before returning to Kyoto.
Kuma highland Shikoku karst Niyodo river Katsura hama Oboke & Koboke Sanuki udon Great seto bridge Himeji castle（world heritage）
《Shortcut version｜Honshu & Shikoku – 5days 》
If you don’t have time to explore Kyushu, we recommend the 5-day route shown above. The good thing about this plan is that you can learn about the origins of Japanese swords and run along Japan’s largest loop bridge.
You will also cross the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s longest suspension bridge.
Make a Japanese sword Katana（Japanese sword） Orochi loop bridge（biggest in japan） Kurashiki Great seto bridge Naruto strait（whirlpools）
Message from tour director
Three islands touring 9 days — Experience all of Japan — great nature, wonderful winding roads, historic buildings, culture, foods, onsen（hot spring）, common people’s lifestyle
＊This is model route planed by Kyoto Bike Travel. You can trace this route with our rental bikes. You can also arrange this route. Please enjoy your own touring in japan.
