Mountain Biking in Japan

Explore the growing number of mountain bike trails in Japan and enjoy the beautiful scenery and fascinating culture along the way.

Mountain biking has grown in popularity in Japan, especially in the Nagano region. There are now a number of mountain bike trails to choose from. These trails let you explore the stunning mountains of Japan, take you past historical landmarks and give you the dose of adventure you’re looking for.

Top mountain biking trips | Japan:

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Azumino (Hotaka) half-day guided biking tour, Nagano

Discover the natural beauty of the North Japan Alps scenery with this guided biking tour in Hotaka, Azumino, in the Nagano Prefecture, along with Yasuyuki, an experienced guide.

1 day

Beginner

Any

FromJPY 8000

Azumino (Matsukawa) half-day guided biking tour, Nagano

A great biking tour in Matsukawa, Nagano, visiting rice fields and charming villages, and also including some rice ball cooking. Yasuyuki, a local guide, takes you on this tour with the view of the beautiful Japanese Alps valleys.

1 day

Beginner

Any

FromJPY 8000

There are many reasons for choosing Mountain Biking in Japan

The snow begins to melt on the mountains in spring, revealing great mountain biking trails that take you around iconic mountains, lakes and interesting villages.

Good to know:

Country code

+81

Language

Japanese

Currency

Japanese Yen

How to get there

Fly to Tokyo then take a train to Nagano or any other destination

Best time to visit

Spring and summer are the best times to visit Japan for mountain biking

Weather

Japan has four seasons. Winter is pretty cold, summer gets quite hot whereas autumn and spring remain mild

More info about Mountain Biking in Japan:

One great area for Mountain biking is in Hakuba, just outside of Nagano city in the Japanese Alps. This is an awesome place to go as there are a number of bike parks that can be used in spring and summer. There’s something for all levels too. The trails here take you through awesome mountainous terrain on well-kept trails that take you through beautiful woods and mountains

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