Self-Guided Cycling Tour in Shikoku, Japan

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Region
shikoku
Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

This 6-day, self-guided tour in Shikoku, Japan, includes ancient Shinto temples, tasty authentic dishes, and traditional hot springs, with cycling along a world-renowned expressway, terraced rice fields, misty forests, and untamed rivers valleys. The tour provides accommodation, bike rentals, luggage transfers, all meals, maps, and route notes.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Konnichiwa!

67 km 500 m

D2

Konnichiwa!

Day 2: Shimanami to Matsuyama

63 km 800 m

D2

Shimanami to Matsuyama

Day 3: Matsuyama to Nakatsu Gorge

75 km 1200 m

D2

Matsuyama to Nakatsu Gorge

Day 4: Nakatsu Gorge to Kochi City

66 km 500 m

D2

Nakatsu Gorge to Kochi City

Day 5: Kochi City to Iya Valley

80 km 1500 m

D2

Kochi City to Iya Valley

Day 6: Iya Valley to the Konpira Shrine

57 km 750 m

D1

Iya Valley to the Konpira Shrine

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the shikoku

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