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Lonely Planet Best Bike Rides Japan

By Lonely Planet and Rie Miyoshi and Selena Hoy and Craig McLachlan and Jessica Korteman and Todd Fong and Cherise Fong and Kathryn Wortley and Rob Goss
Series: Cycling Travel Guide
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Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from... Read More
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Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see the country through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways you'll discover easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders.

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Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan is your passport to 40 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways, we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders.

Inside Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan Travel Guide:

  • Over 50 colour maps (including elevation charts) that can also be downloaded in digital format.
  • Special features on Japan's highlights for cyclists, kid-friendly rides, accessible trails, and what to take.
  • Our Picks… section helps you plan your trip and select rides that appeal to your interests.
  • Region profiles cover when to go, where to stay, what's on, cultural insights, and local food and drink recommendations to refuel and refresh.
  • Essential info at your fingertips - ride itineraries accompanied by illustrative maps are combined with details about ride duration, distance, terrain, start/end locations (including bike rental options), and difficulty (classified as easy, easy-moderate, moderate, moderate-hard, or hard).

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides Japan, our most comprehensive guide to riding in Japan, is perfect for those planning to explore Japan on two wheels.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838698157

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2025

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 524g

Pages: 240

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