Coastal Japan: San-in Explorer

Price from
US$ 7,290
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Distance
446 km
Tour Code
JPN-JSI
Next departure
10-May-2026
Number of Cycling Days9
Average Distance Per Day: 50
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150 Km
Average Climbing Per Day: 677
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2,250 m
Accommodation
Basic
5 Star
Total Cycling Distance446 kilometres
AccommodationIncluded
Bike HireHybrid Bike: US$ 500, E-Bike: US$ 750
Single SupplementUS$ 740
Client Rating (based on 8 reviews)
*E-bikes are in limited supply, please enquire to reserve one.

About this Cycle Tour

San-in is one of Japan's least populated and least urbanized regions, making it an alluring setting for an off-the-beaten track cycling adventure in the Land of the Rising Sun! On this tour, we'll traverse across San-in's diverse geography of rugged shorelines, dramatic volcanic landscapes, colorful forests, and expansive farmlands. We'll encounter quaint fishing villages, bustling maritime towns, timeless shrines and temples, grand Samurai castles, and breathtaking views. We soothe our muscles in hot springs, sleep in cosy accommodations, and indulge in an outstanding variety of local delicacies.

Meeting in Tottori City we begin with an easy warm up ride to Japan’s largest and most visually striking sand dunes. The following day we cycle inland via lakes, rivers, rice paddy fields and rolling hills to reach a renowned onsen (hot spring) town. We then descend back towards the coastline and ride along the slopes of Mount Daisen, an extinct volcano that towers over the region. On Day 4 we catch a ferry to the Oki Islands where we’ll go island riding and island hopping in a remote part of offshore Japan, exploring each of the volcanic archipelago’s four inhabited islands! Back on the mainland, we then ride g along scenic headlands in pursuit of the historic city of Matsue. Matsue will be our base for two nights and here we'll explore the majestic “Black Castle” and embark on a rural loop to one of Japan’s prettiest zen gardens at the Adachi Museum of Art. The tour concludes with a picturesque ride skirting along a lake and two rivers before arriving at Izumo Taisha, one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines. We spend the final night in the city of Izuomo from where you can easily continue your travels onwards in Japan.

Join us in exploring the remarkable San-in region and see a different part of Japan, differently!

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Itinerary

Day 1

We meet in Tottori City and enjoy a warm up ride to Japan’s largest and most visually striking sand dunes. In the evening we gather for a welcome dinner.

Day 2

Starting in Tottori, we ride past Lake Koyama, head toward the Sea of Japan, and then inland through farmlands and hills. After a 9 km climb, we descend to Lake Togo and visit historic Kurayoshi before ending the day in a renowned hot spring town.

Day 3

We head back to the coast by following the course of the Tenjin River. We then cycle along the undulating slopes of Mount Daisen, a majestic dormant volcano towering in the background, before arriving in the beach town of Kaike Onsen.

Day 4

This morning, we take a 2.5-hour ferry to Dogo Island, the largest inhabited island of the remote Oki Archipelago in the Sea of Japan. Here, we ride a fantastic loop, taking in Dogo’s craggy east coast and forested interior.

Day 5

A day of island hopping and island riding. In the morning, we take a boat from Dogo to Nakanoshima which we circumnavigate by bike, enjoying views over bays, dense forests, and rice paddies. We then hop over to Chiburi Island, welcomed by breathtaking scenes of the ruggedly beautiful seascape.

Day 6

We cruise to Nishinoshima Island and ride to the stunning Kuniga Coast. Here, we hike to the top of the Matengai Cliffs — towering walls of volcanic rock — before taking our final boat of the Oki Island stage back to the mainland, spending the night in Sakaiminato City.

Day 7

Today’s first section features spectacular bridges, an inland sea, and a visit to beautifully landscaped Japanese gardens. Then we ride to the historic city of Matsue by following a nature-rich coastal route, dipping up and down between scenic headlands and bays. In Matsue we’ll tour the city’s mighty feudal-era castle.

Day 8

Based out of Matsue, we’ve got a fun loop through forested hills and flat farmlands. The highlight of the ride is a visit to the immaculate zen gardens of the Adachi Museum of Art. The afternoon is free to explore and relax in Matsue where we spend a second night.

Day 9

We cycle east from Matsue to Izumo, riding along undulating rural roads that skirt along a lake and two rivers. Our cycling tour ends at Izumo Taisha, one of Japan’s most important Shinto Shrines, where we board a train into Izumo City where we’ll spend the final night.

Day 10

Departure from Izumo. Head home or continue your travels in Japan.

Elevation Profiles

Day 1 -  Meet in Tottori Ride 27km. +282m / -281m.
Day 1 - Meet in Tottori Ride 27km. +282m / -281m.

Reviews

This bike ride was fabulous. Richard, the leader, has choreographed this adventure to a high degree of excellence. The biking route was excellent with a mix of roads and passages. The views were excellent. The stops for coffee alongside the van, at one if the ubiquitous and always interesting convenience stores, or to take in a breathtaking garden, museum, shrine, temple made this trip outstanding. The lunch and dinner spots were handpicked and included many different Japanese cuisines.Richard was a fabulous guide as were Hide, our second biking guide, and Tochiro, the wonderful van driver and Japanese man about town. It couldn't have been better. Congratulations.

Philip BrooksOctober 2025

One of the best bike trips I have ever been on. Richard, our lead guide, Hidei, and Toshi, as his assistants, were fantastic. The entire trip was planned exceptionally well, and every day, every ride, every stop exceeded our expectations.

Armen KhachatryanOctober 2025

Very well organised tour. Nothing too much trouble

Mark BoufflerSeptember 2025

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