4 areas to enjoy cycling in the Japanese countryside near Tokyo!
Why You Should Try Cycling Near Tokyo?
Japan is not just about vibrant cities and ancient temples—it’s also home to beautiful countryside. And a great way to experience it is by bike!
Cycling allows you to connect with the countryside’s stunning mountain views, picturesque rice paddies, golden barley fields, sakura-lined paths, vibrant autumn leaves, and the local people.
Many places offer affordable bicycle rentals, so exploring the Japanese countryside is relatively easy. Even if you are a casual rider or a experienced cyclist, cycling is a unique opportunity to uncover hidden gems and enjoy the fresh air of the Japanese countryside.
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1) Tsukuba - Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road (180km Cycle Road)
1 hr from Tokyo
Japanese: つくば霞ヶ浦りんりんロード
🎶Ring Ring, Coming Through~🚴🏼🚴🏼🚴🏼 Enjoy a Delightful 🚲Bike Ride Along the ✨Beautiful Countryside!
If you’re looking for a nice 🚲cycling course with 😎pretty views to enjoy with your friends and family, the ✨Tsukuba-Kasumigaura Ring Ring Road is absolutely perfect for you!
The 180km course mostly consists of flat or gentle slopes, taking you through the 🍃☀️peaceful sceneries of Ibaraki and around the second largest lake in Japan ‘Lake Kasumigaura’ which has amazing sunsets.
There are multiple rental stores that lend all kinds of 🚴🏼bicycles, from professional road bikes to electrically assisted bikes and children’s bikes! If you are a 😎challenger, you can also deviate onto a 12km course 🚴🏼up Mt. Tsukuba as well!
There are plenty of stores and cafes to stop by for ✨short breaks and for 🍰delicious sweets, make sure to check them out!
– Ring Ring Square Tsuchiura
This information was correct at the time of publishing, but please check with the attractions and/or the tourist board before traveling.
2 ) Pair Cycling with Mountains and Hot Springs in Nasu
🚴🏼🍃From Amateur to Professionals!
😎Find The Perfect 🚲Cycling Course For You!
Wouldn’t it be fun to plan a fun and casual 🚲cycling trip with your friends?
Or are you a 🚴🏼cyclist looking for a challenging and 😎cool course? Just 1.5 to 2 hours away from Tokyo by 🚗car or 🚄bullet train, Nasu has all kinds of great cycling courses from challenging slopes to gentle inclines!
Many rental shops have a range of bikes including ✨high-quality road bikes and electrically assisted bikes! Don’t forget to stop by at 🍦dairy farms and neat 🍰cafes for some sweets along your way!
After you 🚴🏼race past the beautiful ⛰️mountain ranges and zoom through 🍃refreshing woods, soak your body in the ♨hot springs and relax your body and soul!
Ride Experience
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What else to do in Nasu?
This information was correct at the time of publishing, but please check with the attractions and/or the tourist board before traveling.
3 ) Cycle along the countryside in Mashiko
2hrs 30min from Tokyo
Japanese: 益子サイクリング
Go for a 🚴🏼Bike Ride in Mashiko! Feel The 🍃Breeze In Your Face And ☀Sunshine In Your 😎Soul!
🚴🏼Pedal through the charming town of Mashiko, through the 🍃tranquil countryside, as well as through an old little town full of creative and yummy 😍treasures!
The 🚴🏼rental bike options include electrically assisted bikes, so no need to worry about tiring yourself out.😎
Stop by at the Mashikoyaki Pottery Center to experience 👐pottery-making or choose a one-of-a-kind 🎁gift for your special one. Don’t forget to drop by the 🍶Sake brewery, the 🍓Strawberry farm or the cute ☕cafes run by local artists offering artisan coffees and teas. There are also well-known ⚱️art galleries and ⛩️historical shrines that are within cycling distance so you’re sure to add some ✨special memories to your trip!
– Mashiko Countryside Tours (Mashiko Station)
– Mashiko Tourist Office (Mashiko Station)
– Mashiko Station (Mashiko Station)
– Ebiko Cycle
– Mashiko Michinoeki
– Cafe Mashikobito
Mashiko Cycling Information
What els to do in Mashiko?
This information was correct at the time of publishing, but please check with the attractions and/or the tourist board before traveling.
4 ) Cycle through the beautiful mountains of Kanuma
1hr 30min from Tokyo
Japanese: 鹿沼サイクリング
✨Let the Pleasant Breeze Guide You to the Unspoiled 🌈Wonderland
Ever feel itchy for a getaway from the urban areas and get lost in untouched🍀nature?
Come and enjoy a beautiful 🚴cycling day out in the countryside road in Kanuma❗ Surrounded by beautiful ⛰️mountains, Kanuma is rich in abundant natural scenery for visitors to discover and appreciate. You can immerse yourself into the ⛩️historical Kanuma city as well as 🚵wind through the photogenic Satoyama Mountain area for a broader view 📸.
Need more convincing❓ There are various natural 🔍hidden spots, many of which are unknown to the public. If you feel adventurous and want to have an end-to-end intimate experience with nature, cycling in Kanuma is the one for you 💗!
– Okura Bike
What els to do in Mashiko?
This information was correct at the time of publishing, but please check with the attractions and/or the tourist board before traveling.
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