Southern Japan Cycle - We Ride Japan

Southern Japan Cycle Tour - Hiroshima to Nagasaki

A 10 Day Road Cycling Tour in Southern Japan

Duration

10 Days, 9 Nights

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Difficulty: Level 3 of 5

Max Distance: 115km
Max Elevation Gain: 2000m

A good level of fitness required. Suitable for road bikes or e-bikes with road cycling experience.

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Rental Bikes

E-bikes, Carbon Road Bikes and aluminum cross bikes are available for this tour.

Accomodation

Premium Hotels & Traditional Ryokan

Enjoy a 9-night stay across a carefully selected mix of high-quality hotels and traditional ryokan, supporting local businesses along the way

Price

2027 Pricing

Per person (twin / double): ¥685,000
Single supplement: +¥88,000

Early Bird Offer

The first 6 guests to confirm their place on each departure will receive a 5% discount on the tour price.

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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

Bike Rental Options

We offer a fleet of high-quality Specialized and Giant bikes for this tour, including carbon road bikes, e-bikes, and hybrid options to suit a range of riding styles and preferences.

Carbon Road Bikes

Specialized Aethos / Roubaix
Lightweight, performance-focused bikes ideal for experienced road cyclists.
¥77,,000 for the tour duration

E-Bikes

Specialized Vado
Comfortable, lightweight and powerful pedal-assist bikes, ideal for a more relaxed riding experience. Step-through frames available
¥77,000 for the tour duration

Hybrid Bikes

Giant RX / Specialized Sirrus
Versatile and comfortable, suitable for mixed terrain and casual riding.
¥30,000 for the tour duration

All rentals include high quality helmet, handlebar bag and setup and fitting prior to the tour.

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Departures

Reserve your spot on your preferred tour by clicking the link below. You’ll be taken to our booking form to share a few details with us, and we’ll be in touch shortly to confirm your place.

If a departure is full, you can still use the same form to join the waitlist. We’ll reply with a confirmation and let you know your position on the list, along with any updates as they arise.