Lonely Planet's ** ** Best Bike Rides ** Japan** reveals 35 incredible two-wheeled escapes-with maps-so you can experience ** even more** ** of this extraordinary country.Get ready for an unforgettable bike ride across Japan and discover exhilarating cycling adventures that range from a couple of ho...

Lonely Planet's ** ** Best Bike Rides ** Japan** reveals 35 incredible two-wheeled escapes-with maps-so you can experience ** even more** ** of this extraordinary country.Get ready for an unforgettable bike ride across Japan and discover exhilarating cycling adventures that range from a couple of hours to a full day. Travel through Nichinan-Kaigan Quasi-National Park for dramatic cliffs and ocean spray; spot Pokémon manhole covers as you glide along the Ibusuki Poké Trail; and find art museums and exclusive galleries in the mountain town of Karuizawa.Inside Lonely Planet's ** Best Bike Rides Japan:

• Discover 35 day trips on two wheelsthat range from a couple of hours to a full day adventure

-Each bike ride features easy-to-use maps, elevation charts, detailed directions, challenge rating (easy, intermediate, difficult), distance, terrain, start and end points, where to take a break, biking tips and more

-** Regional profiles provide an overview of the area,**local transport, unmissable calendar events, suggestions on when to go and where to stay

-Find the top stops and experiencesalong the way from Ise-jingu to the Toya Gurutto Sculpture Park

-** 'Our Picks' section highlights the best:**scenic rides, urban rides, family rides, island rides and art rides

-** 'Also try'**recommendations feature extra bike rides in each region

-** Essential 'Toolkit'**on arriving, getting around, accommodation, bike rental and e-bikes, healthy and safety, responsible travel and more

-Covers: Around Tokyo, Central Honshu (Chubu), Kansai, Hiroshima and Western Honshu, Northern Honshu (Tohoku), Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu & OkinawaLonely Planet's ** Best Bike Rides Japan** is our most comprehensive guide to cycling trips in this amazing part of the world, with all the inspiration you'll need to plan your next big trip on two wheels.