What I saw on my bike in Japan

🚴‍♂️ From the legendary Shibu Tōge to the fabled mountain roads of Initial D, and the elusive Shirabiso Pass — this video covers some of the best road cycling routes in Japan. Over 9 days, I cycled through Japan’s most iconic climbs and hidden gems: Shibu Pass, Mount Akagi, Nikko Highlands, Utsukushigahara, Tsumago-Juku, Shirabiso Pass, and Yanagisawa. Whether you’re planning a cycling trip in Japan or just love epic mountain rides, this film captures the beauty, challenge, and culture of riding through Japan’s heartlands. If you’re planning a Japan cycling trip or just love watching epic rides through mountains, temples, and traditional towns, this video is for you. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 – Intro 0:58 – Shibu Touge (Shiga Kogen) 6:14 – Haruna × Akagi 10:59 – Nikko Highlands 14:55 – Utsukushigahara × Kirigamine 19:14 – Tsumago-Juku (historic post town) 22:25 – Shirabiso Pass (Southern Alps) 27:02 – Yanagisawa Pass 32:00 – Bonus 📍 Strava Routes Shibu Pass:   / strava   Haruna × Akagi:   / strava   Nikko Highlands:   / strava   Utsukushigahara × Kirigamine:   / strava   Tsumago-Juku:   / strava   Shirabiso Pass:   / strava   Yanagisawa Pass:   / strava   💡 About me I’m a cyclist from Singapore 🇸🇬 who races on Zwift and explores the world on my road bike. On this trip, I rode my Winspace T1500D, inspired by the legendary routes featured in Bike Tour Japan’s guide: 👉 https://biketourjapan.com/14-best-cyc... Trainer Bike: Stages SB20 Main Bike: Winspace T1500D