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    4. Bikepacking Japan: Shiojiri to Kyoto via the Nakasendo Trail

    Bikepacking Japan: Shiojiri to Kyoto via the Nakasendo Trail

    from Shiojiri

    to Kyoto

    E-Bike: 9h 06 / day

    Bike: 12h 04 / day

    334 kmDistance
    2,720 mElevation
    2 DaysDuration
    Difficulty
    2Stages
    Village
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    From the alpine heights of the Kiso Valley to the cultural soul of Japan: this epic 334km / 208mi bikepacking tour takes you along ancient samurai paths from Shiojiri straight into Kyoto. The historic route seamlessly blends challenging mountain passes with pristine lakeside and valley riding. Cycling past the beautifully preserved wooden post towns of Narai-juku and Magome-juku, the trail crosses the legendary Sekigahara pass before opening up onto the massive shoreline of Lake Biwa. Following the densely forested Saba Kaido trade route through the peaceful Ohara Valley, you finish in the vibrant heart of the old imperial capital. With 2,720m of elevation gain, it is a rewarding journey of rich history and pure cycling flow. Cut out the tedious planning and endless open browser tabs. Rogonneur radically reduces complexity, bringing curated tracks, bike-friendly hotels, and seamless logistics together in one spot. Less friction, more adventure. Create a free account now and start your

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    Start Point
    Shiojiri
    End Point
    Kyoto
    Country
    Japan
    Regions
    Aichi Prefecture, Gifu Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture

    At a glance

    Distance

    334 km

    Difficulty

    Medium

    Road type

    —

    Duration

    2 days

    Tour Itinerary

    • Day 1
      Shirojiri - Ogaki

      228 km2,114 m

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