By MOOK Scenic Spots House, compiled and reported
In the Matsuyama and Dogo area of Ehime Prefecture, besides the widely known Dogo Onsen, the "Hamakaze Coastal Cycle Route" has also become a popular spot among cycling enthusiasts. (Photo/Rakuten Travel, the same below)
Must-Visit for Beginner Cyclists: Ehime’s “Hamakaze Coastal Cycle Route” Has Minimal Elevation Changes, So No Worries About Falling
Located in the Matsuyama and Dogo area of Ehime Prefecture, it is well known for Japan’s oldest hot spring, Dogo Onsen, and attractions such as Matsuyama Castle. Among them, Dogo Onsen is the prototype of the "Yuya" (bathhouse) in the Japanese animated film "Spirited Away," and it is said that Prince Shotoku from the Asuka period once visited here.
The “Hamakaze Coastal Cycle Route,” which connects Matsuyama City with Imabari and Dogo Onsen, features a 46-kilometer coastal line. With minimal elevation changes and the ability to ride along the sea, it offers a refreshing experience. It is a popular cycling route locally and suitable for beginner cyclists who want to try longer rides.
The “Setouchi Shimanami Kaido” is Japan’s first cross-sea cycling route.
A Favorite Among Overseas Riders: The “Setouchi Shimanami Kaido,” Japan’s First Cross-Sea Cycling Route
Also located in Ehime Prefecture, the Imabari area is home to the “Setouchi Shimanami Kaido,” Japan’s first cross-sea cycling route, making it a top destination for cycling enthusiasts.
The local government has set up thirteen bike rental points between Onomichi in Hiroshima and Imabari, and also provides services for renting electric or multi-functional bikes. Cyclists can rent and stop as they please according to their own pace, allowing overseas visitors to easily enjoy the fun of cycling in Japan.
The “Yunoko Suigō Terauchi Terraced Fields” are an important national cultural landscape in Japan, surrounded by well-planned cycling routes.
A Must for Intermediate and Advanced Cyclists: The “Yunoko Suigō Terauchi Terraced Fields” Are Accompanied by a National Cultural Landscape
The “Yunoko Suigō Terauchi Terraced Fields” are located in the Yuki region of Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, and are recognized as an important national cultural landscape in Japan. In addition to beautiful mountain scenery, the approximately 109-kilometer cycling route from the coast of the Uwa Sea to the source of the Shimanto River is a popular pilgrimage spot for many intermediate and advanced cyclists.
In addition, the nearby Yahatahama rest area features a fresh seafood market, restaurants, and a market with locally exclusive specialty products, making it a great spot to recharge during your cycling trip.
The “Koriyama Nunobiki Plateau” is surrounded by Japan’s largest cluster of wind turbines. Summer’s sunflower season has just ended, and autumn’s cosmos fields are about to bloom.
Dedicated to Advanced Cyclists: The “Koriyama Nunobiki Plateau” at 1,000 Meters Altitude Features the Most Challenging Cycling Routes
Located in the Bandai-Atami area of Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, a famous hot spring resort in Japan, the surroundings are home to Japan’s largest cluster of wind turbines. In spring, buckwheat and rapeseed flowers bloom everywhere; in summer and autumn, sunflowers and cosmos flowers take their turn.
Nearby, the “Koriyama Nunobiki Plateau,” at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, offers views of Mount Bandai and Lake Inawashiro, known as the Swan Lake, among other scenic surroundings. The cycling routes here are highly challenging, attracting many skilled riders.
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