Southern Japan Cycle Tour - Hiroshima to Nagasaki
A 10 Day Road Cycling Tour in Southern Japan
Tour Dates
2026 Dates:
April 21 – 30 (G)
September 15 – 24 (G)
November 1 – 10 (G)
Early bird – Book 6 months prior to the start of the tour and receive a 5% discount.
(G) Guaranteed = Tour has reached the minimum number of guests required to depart
Interested in making this tour private? Contact us for more details
Accomodation
Enjoy a 9-night stay across a charming mix of hand-picked premium hotels and traditional ryokan, showcasing our commitment to support local businesses as much as possible.
Price
2026 Pricing
Per person for double/twin ¥625,000 JPY
Single supplement + ¥77,000 JPY
Early Bird Discount – book early and save 5%!
The trip
Join us as we cycle across the beautiful islands and bridges of the inland sea, through deep river valleys in Shikoku and over the volcanic highlands of Kyushu on our Southern Japan Cycle tour.
A fully supported road cycling tour designed to give you amazing experiences both on and off the bike. This tour offers some big days in the saddle on some of Japan’s best cycling roads, with great options for riders who don’t want to cycle the whole route.

Highlights
- Traverse the islands of the Seto Inland Sea over incredible bridges and through ancient fishing villages
- Ride through stunning Shikoku over mountain passes and alongside emerald green rivers
- Ferry to Kyushu and cycle coast to coast, climbing volcanoes and crossing beautiful plateaus
- Finish an epic days cycling with a soak in a natural hot spring and an amazing meal at our great range of accommodation
- Spend a night in Kumamoto city overlooking its magnificent feudal castle
- Explore places many visitors don’t see and get a genuine experience with our local guides
- Start and finish the tour in the diverse and vibrant cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
James Brugger2025-04-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can't say enough about We Ride Japan. It is hands down the best cycling trip I have been on. Every aspect of the trip was crafted to provide the riders with the best of Japan's culture, food, and scenery. Eileen Eberhart2025-04-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In March 2025, my husband and I went on a 9-day ride with We Ride Japan. It was our first trip to Japan. I can't imagine a better introduction to the country than the We Ride Japan tour. The scenery was breathtaking, and the guides took pains to keep us safe and informed about the places we were seeing, the people we were meeting, and Japanese customs. We have taken many bike trips throughout the world but I think this one was the best. I highly recommend We Ride Japan. Leni Ceekay2025-04-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exceptional cycling experience with We Ride Japan. Best cycling routes along the Seto water, the mountains with the beautiful cherry blossoms, temples and shrines, scenic rural and countrysides. Excellent accommodations and exposure to Japanese culture and cuisines. Very professional, caring and nicest staff. Thank you Will, Tami, Yu and Tomo! You’re the best! K B2025-04-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lucky enough to be retired having enjoyed dozens of organized international bicycling trips. While each is unique & special in their own way I found w We Ride Japan cycling Shikoku the very best of the best in so many ways - the culture, landscape, cuisine, cycling friendly routes, local knowledge, safety, support, coordination of logistics, weather, balance of free & group time. The We Ride Japan team has truly created a most perfect experience for cyclists ! Arigato! Thank you! Monica Jenicek2025-04-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Shikokou tour was superlative in every respect from route selection, ride description, accommodation, food, transfers, scenery, bike quality, ease of administration details like payments, and more. Tammie and Will run an unparalleled tour. Can’t say enough good things about this trip. Pamela Kelly2025-04-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely a total cultural experience not to miss! Great, beautiful, well thought out rides, wonderful food, great accommodations. Could not have been better! Thanks Tamie and Will!! Hope to see you again! Liz Walton2024-12-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a wonderful trip! It offered great variety in the cycling terrain and route; the landscape (rural and urban); lodging; food; culture; architecture; and more. The entire We Ride Japan staff were friendly, capable, knowledgeable, and so helpful in so many ways--each was a great ambassador for Japan. Making it even better, the bikes were perfect for the conditions and very well maintained. I HIGHLY recommend this tour. Doug Walker2024-11-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fantastic experience riding with We Ride Japan on the Seto Inland Sea and Shikoku Island Ride. The biking is wonderful with beautiful scenery, smooth pavement and nearly no traffic. Will and Tamie have put together a cultural agenda introducing you to Japan. I especially enjoyed meeting Nami and Ryuji who helped us with the nuances of Japanese cuisine. There was a variety of accommodation both Japanese and Western style. Bob Hodgson2024-11-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have done a number of overseas rides in recent years and I rate this one very highly. The ride distances were very managable for the average rider leaving plenty of time available to explore and indulge in the local culture. Evening meal choices (food and locations) were varied and excellent as was the accommodation. Will, Tamie, Nami and Ryuji were very knowledgable and always helpful. If you are planning a riding trip to Japan this company won't disappoint. Michael Faherty2024-11-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've just returned from a fantastic 11 day cycle experience with Will, Tami and Ryuji of 'We Ride Japan' and highly recommend Will and his team to anyone contemplating a similar cycle tour. Every aspect of the tour was well organized and perfectly executed, not just meeting my expectations but exceeding all of them. Will and his team obviously know southern Japan very well, being Tami's 'home ground' so to speak. The chosen routes were well thought out and perfectly suited to our group and the choice of accommodation and places to eat were all excellent. I enjoyed every fun-filled moment. I feel I not only had a very memorable trip but had a unique experience with Will and Tami giving our group a great insight into Japan that I feel not a lot of other tourists get.