The Japanese Odyssey

An ultracycling adventure across Japan

The route

Your adventure begins at the foot of Sakurajima volcano, nestled in Kagoshima Bay.
Soon, you’ll leave the main roads behind and venture into the lush, humid forests of Kyushu.

Next, board a ferry to Shikoku and explore the island’s most secluded forest roads.
From there, journey through Nara and Mie prefectures, where you’ll have the chance to experience the breathtaking autumn colors these regions are famous for.

Take a quick ferry to Ise, then continue northward, culminating your journey deep in the heart of the Japanese Alps. Take a glance on the mountains as you reach the finish line in Matsumoto city Alps Park.

Find all the checkpoints and segments on a single map.

Segment 1

From Kihoku astronomical observatory to Mt. Ebinodake
Segment 1 track

Checkpoint 2

Road to Kuma
Coordinates: 32.20029, 130.61697

Checkpoint 3

Nunoga falls
Coordinates: 32.31888, 130.68541

Segment 4

Hirazo Pass
Segment 4 track

Segment 5

Mitate Valley
Segment 5 track

Segment 6

Tochimoto River
Segment 6 track

Checkpoint 7

Shikano Col
Coordinates: 33.19658, 132.60882

Segment 8

Mount Sasayama
Segment 8 track

Segment 9

Tsuno wind park
Segment 9 track

Segment 10

Kyobashira Pass
Segment 10 track

Segment 11

Oshima Pass
Segment 11 track

Segment 12

Kumano Kodo
Segment 12 track

Segment 13

Totsukawa
Segment 13 track

Segment 14

Fujikasa pass
Segment 14 track

Checkpoint 15

Misawabo Lake
Coordinates: 35.13883, 137.91745

Segment 16

Tsumago-juku
Segment 16 track

Checkpoint 17

Ohira Observatory
Coordinates: 35.95115, 137.38606

Segment 18

Norikura to Shirakaba Pass
Segment 18 track

Checkpoint 19

Lake Momiji
Coordinates: 35.93529, 138.03761

Checkpoint 20

Tobira Pass
Coordinates: 36.18754, 138.12918

Finish line

Matsumoto City Alps Park
Coordinates : 36.26176811093896, 137.9525322952925