Cycling in Tokyo: 8 Recommended Courses
- Imperial Palace Sprint: 3-kilometer loop, roads around the palace are closed to cars most Sundays. How to get there - Exit Tokyo Station on the west side and continue west until you arrive at the Imperial Palace.
- Kamakura Seaside Ride: ride through Kamakura and along Yuigahama Beach. How to get there - From JR Kamakura Station, head south for Yuigahama Beach or west for the Kamakura Daibutsu
- Arakawa Cycling Route: runs next to the Arakawa River. How to get there - Take the JR Line to Akabane Station and head north on Highway 122. When you arrive at the cycling road, turn left for Saitama or right for Tokyo Bay.
- Asakusa: cycling along one of the city’s waterfront promenades. How to get there - Start at Ryogoku Station and cross the river, travelling north until you reach Asakusa.
- Odaiba and Tokyo Bay islands: cycling past sundown with well-lit roads and pavements, enjoy city lights at night. How to get there - Start at Toyosu Station and head southwest along the waterfront until you reach the man-made island of Odaiba.
- Okutama Cycling Challenge: enjoy the stunning woodland area while getting a great workout as the surrounding roads provide challenging hill training. How to get there - Take the JR Line to Ome Station (about 1 hour from Shinjuku Station). Upon arrival, turn right onto Route 411 to cycle along the Tama River.
- Tama Lake: the woodland around the area inspired the setting for the famous Miyazaki film My Neighbor Totoro. How to get there - Take the Seibu Shinjuku Line from Ikebukuro Station to Seibu Kyujomae Station. Head south until you arrive at Lake Tama’s Murayamakami Dam.
- Showa Kinen Koen: 14km of cycle paths, playgrounds, a water park. How to get there - Located a 15-minute walk from Tachikawa Station
Best scenic bicycle routes in and around Tokyo | Time Out Tokyo
Saddle up for these beautiful bike routes in and near Tokyo, featuring well-ridden tracks, mountainous countryside and more
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https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2019/02/japan-two-wheels-top-5-cycling-routes-tokyo/