Two Wheels and You

Cycling in Japan with Tour de Nippon

Izu Peninsula Long Ride 3 - riding a bike in Izu
Mt. Fuji 360

Japan On a Bike

Ashigara Long Ride - autumn foliage
Ashigara Long Ride

From tours that loop around Mt. Fuji to rides that take you through the streets of Tokyo, Tour de Nippon delivers superb events that combine the best elements of Japan’s landscapes. For most cycling events, Tour de Nippon offers a range of distances and something for everyone.

From the most competitive of cyclists to the casual outdoor enthusiast, Tour de Nippon looks forward to welcoming international athletes from all corners of the world.

Bike Tokyo - eagle eye view of Tokyo Tower
Mt. Fuji Long Ride - cyclists admiring Mt. Fuji

Through outdoor sports, Tour De Nippon encourages the pursuit of an active and healthy lifestyle for beginner and advanced cyclist alike. Tour De Nippon is also committed to showing the beauty of Japan’s landscape and offers opportunities to see Japan in an exciting new way.  

Be Unstoppable with Tour de Nippon

This year, Tour de Nippon is excited to partner with Samurai Sports for four cycling events: Mt.Fuji 360, Bike Tokyo, Ashigara Long Ride, and the Izu Peninsula Long Ride. This collaboration makes cycling events more accessible for everyone, regardless of their ability to communicate in Japanese.

With Samurai Sports, the information needed to register for, compete in, and successfully complete races will be in English. The language barrier becomes one less headache, allowing participants to race and explore Japan stress-free.

By making Japan’s bicycle events more accessible and offering English language support, Tour De Nippon hopes to introduce and invite the international community of outdoor enthusiasts to dive into the world of cycling in Japan. 

From the most competitive of cyclists to the casual outdoor enthusiast, Tour de Nippon looks forward to welcoming international athletes from all corners of the world.

What is Tour de Nippon?

From serious cyclists to families with children, Tour de Nippon welcomes you to explore Japan on two wheels! Whether you’re seeking the coast or the mountains, treat yourself to a unique bicycle experience in the heartlands of Japan.

Tour de Nippon boasts a wide variety of one-day cycling events that take place around the nation throughout the year. Check out some of the most popular events coming up this year and experience the lure of Japan’s regional charms on one-day bicycle events take place around the nation throughout the year!

Learn more about Tour De Nippon races (in Japanese)

Mt. Fuji 360

Mt. Fuji (Shizuoka)

June 30, 2019

120KM (75 miles)

Mt. Fuji 360 - clear day with Mt. Fuji
Fuji 360 - cyclists around lake
Mt Fuji 360 - Mt. Fuji from the roads

Mt. Fuji Long Ride

Mt. Fuji (Yamanashi)

September 9, 2019

30KM (19mi), 60KM (37mi), 130KM (81mi)

Not supported by Samurai Sports

Fuji Long Ride - Yamanashi Prefecture view
Mt Fuji Long Ride - cyclists at aid station
Mt Fuji Long Ride - bike course

Bike Tokyo

Tokyo

September 21, 2019

35KM (21.7 miles)

Bike Tokyo 1 - Tokyo Tower
Bike Tokyo 2 - cyclists getting ready to bike around Tokyo
Bike Tokyo 3 - cycling participants

Ashigara Long Ride

Kanagawa

October 6, 2019

50KM (31mi) , 80KM (50mi),

100KM (62mi), 120KM (75mi)

Ashigara Long Ride 2 - magnificent views of a bridge
Ashigara Long Ride 3 - cyclists taking a break by the lake

Izu Peninsula Long Ride

Izu Peninsula (Shizuoka)

October 27, 2019

50KM (31mi), 85KM (53mi),

160KM (100mi), 200KM (124mi)

Izu Peninsula Long Ride 1
Izu Peninsula Long Ride 2
Izu Peninsula Long Ride 3 - riding a bike in Izu