How to cycle around Japan


Tips for accommodation, using transport(train, ship, airplane) with bike, restaurant, warter for drinking, laundromat, etc. in Japan.

I hope they will help you cycling around Japan.

[FAQ] Tips cannot be categorized below.

[Road]

about road sign, rules and cautions you are aware of in Japan, etc.
[Map] about recommended road maps of Japan; "ROAD ATLAS JAPAN" and "TOURING MAPPLE"
[Get-a-Bike] about bike shop, rent-a-bike, used bike

[Laundromat]

where to find laundromat, the charge and availability of detergent, etc.

[Toilets]

How to use toilets in public area.
[Public Bath] There are variety of poblic bath and spa in all around Japan. They make your touring more comfortable!

[Language]

conversation(useful Japanese with .wav files speaker.gif), signs and letters

[Transport]

about riding in a train, a ship or a air plane with your bike

[Water]

about water in Japan

[Foods & Drinks]

about fast food shop, restaurant and bar in Japan etc.
[Internet Cafe] They are close to and different from the one in your country. You can enjoy Japanese comics "manga" there.
[Telephone] about mobile [cellular] phone, SIM card and public phone.
[Camp / Tent] about place for tenting, fuel for cooking

[The Goods]

Useful goods for cycling in Japan. carrying bag, PET bottle cage,etc..

[Shopping]

about shops for daily use, price and charge list

[Money]

exchange, credit card etc.

[Accommodation]

hotel, youth hostel, tourist home, etc.

[Power Supply]

source voltage of outlet(tap), availability of battery
[Coinoperated Locker] They are mainly around railroad station.

[Seasons]

rainy season, rush(crowded) season

[Smoking]

cigarette, portable ashtray