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
Barry Sharp2025-06-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I just completed the Seto Inland Sea and Shikoku tour with Will,Tami, Nami and Michelle. It was fantastic to be guided by the owners of the company. Will and Tami should be very proud of how they show the passion they both have for Japan and cycling. The accommodation was a great mix and having breakfasts and dinners included meant we experienced food that maybe we would not normally try. We have been fortunate to do cycling tours in many countries and this well organised adventure was up there with the best. I could not more highly recommend traveling with We Ride Japan Barry and Meredith Rodney Stokes2025-06-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Five stars don't seem enough. The trip was so much fun and the We Ride Japan team made the adventure seem seamless. The ride routes, food, and cultural experiences were much better than five stars. I asked myself, "Would I do another trip with We Ride Japan?" The answer is yes, in a heartbeat. I am already planning the next one! Kim Shaw2025-06-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you want a professional, fun, authentic cycle tour of Japan that showcases culture, food, beautiful scenery, wonderful people, WeRide Japan will deliver a superb experience for you. We loved our trip and our guides! Thank you team! Kim Freitas2025-05-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I joined the Southern Japan May 2025 tour offered by We Ride Japan. The strengths of this company's offerings are: 1) well-designed and well-planned routes, 2) incredible staff/crew that worked tirelessly and with great attitudes who cared for the clients in every way, 3) superb accommodations, restaurant selection, and flawless logistics. The route covered some of the most beautiful coastal roads, iconic bridges, and quiet mountain roads available. Our Japanese crew members were not only excellent cyclists, but also worked seamlessly together to prepare the bikes, guide the rides, and take care of any rider's needs. They truly loved cycling and were very proud to show us the best roads. We stayed in stunning boutique hotels and enjoyed healthy, nourishing meals made with fresh, local ingredients. The entire trip was well planned and executed, with excellent pre-trip communication. I highly recommend We Ride Japan if you want to experience Japanese landscapes and hospitality. Michele Santilhano2025-05-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing company with excellent communication and attention to detail. Great mix of better than the best cycling with appropriate sharing and immersion into important cultural highlights. The volcano was a treat. Lots of options for all abilities contributed to strong group cohesion. Thanks Will, Nami, Yu and Ruji. Ian Esplin2025-05-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been on two tours with this company in New Zealand and Japan and both were faultlessly managed by Will and his team. They attend to every detail and provide interesting, diverse and sometimes challenging routes. The accommodation is very good as well as varied and interesting food options. ian taggart2025-05-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My partner and I completed the April '25 Seto Island tour with Will/Tamie/Nami/Ryuji as gracious hosts/guides. We have 30+ years experience with cycle touring (over several continents) ranging from guided tours evolving to increasingly more solo bike-packing. Given this was our first time riding Japan, we were happy for the extra help and guidance to better understand the local culture and manage accommodation. The tour met and exceeded our expectations. The routes, transits, views, food and accommodation exceeded what we could have done ourselves. As a relatively 'new business' the building effort the team are making means this tour is extremely good value and ranks (very) highly in any world-wide comparison. By way of endorsement upon completion, we (and a few others) immediately signed up for a longer ride in '26. My wife, Melanie, was similarly impressed - we are now counting down the weeks/ months till we return. The only downside for, me was a first and addictive introduction to lightweight e-bikes !! This may require future feeding of my bike-gear acquisition syndrome, with the latest e-bike models. Swapping over to an e-bike after the first 3 days, totally changed my rider experience and afterwards resulted in other riders commenting on my whistling, singing and smiling going up hills. I felt, the e-bike literally (and painlessly) wound 30 yrs off the bike clock. ( there are meaner & more painful options - I could explore - as Melanie is quick to point out :-) ). Well done Will & Tamie. Bernard Rosenberg2025-05-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I had a wonderful time on the Seto Inland Sea, Shimanami Kaido and Shikoku Island tour with Will, Tami, Nami and Ryugi. The four of them are warm, personable, attentive, efficient and intent on acquainting their riders with the local Japanese culture. We could not have asked for better hosts. With four guides for the group’s eleven riders, we experienced flawless advance along the route and expert guidance at the attractions along the way. Rural Japan is quite different from the Japan most tourists experience and our hosts were dedicated to have us understand and appreciate the local culture. The riding is wonderful, with scenery that is hard to beat. The roads are generally quiet and the drivers are courteous. There are some moderate ascents and thrilling descents. The bikes they provide are excellent and seem brand new. The accommodations were quite good with many of them very fine traditional ryokan style rooms. The arranged meals were always exceptional quality. We have ridden extensively in many countries and this ride is unsurpassed. Gail Husson2025-04-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really enjoyed my tour on Shikoku. Will and Tami took great care of us along with assistants, Nami & Ryuji. Rental bikes were top notch as were the accommodations. A nice mix of traditional lodging and Western. Meals were great! Martin W2025-04-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Will, Tamie, Nami, and Ryuji were excellent hosts and guides for this tour which let us explore less-touristed parts of Japan. I felt we learned a lot about Japanese culture in very authentic settings. Hotels and meals were great and the support vehicle came in extremely handy for various reasons!