Okutama Mountain Loop
A classic full-day loop from Hachioji through gorges, a dam and mountain passes.
Touring courses hand-picked by Tashilog Garage in Hachioji, Tokyo.
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Touring courses hand-picked by Tashilog Garage, starting from Hachioji.
75 coursesA classic full-day loop from Hachioji through gorges, a dam and mountain passes.
Flowing curves on Doshi Road to Lake Yamanaka with Mt. Fuji views, finishing at an onsen.
A beginner-friendly half-day ride around Lake Sagami near Hachioji.
A day trip from Hachioji to the northern Kiso-ji on the old Nakasendō. Ride from Niekawa-juku up to Yabuhara, cross historic Torii Pass, and reach the beautifully preserved post town of Narai-juku.
A one-day ride from Hachioji to Enshu on national and prefectural roads (no expressway toll section on the lake). Loop the south shore of Lake Hamana past the red torii of Bentenjima, enjoy lakeside winding roads, and soak in the highly saline waters of Kanzanji Onsen.
A valley-winding day ride to Naramata Dam and Terihakyo Gorge in northern Minakami, Gunma, savoring golden larch, broadleaf foliage, and the quiet of a lakeside dam at the tail end of the autumn colors.
An autumn half-day loop from Ogose up through the Okumusashi foothills to the fiery maples of Ranzan Gorge, with easy ridgeline roads all within an hour of Hachioji.
A one-day ride from Hachioji south along the river, over the prefectural-border Ashigara Pass with Mt. Fuji views, looping back along the Sakawa River through autumn hills.
A one-day run north via the expressway over Yahiko Skyline to the Sea of Japan, savoring fresh seafood at Teradomari's 'Fish Ameyoko' and chasing the coastal twisties to Izumozaki's sunset hill.
A two-day onsen touring run from Hachioji into Echigo, following tributaries of the Shinano River to Matsunoyama—one of Japan's three great medicinal hot springs—amid autumn-golden hills and terraced rice fields.
A one-day cultural ride from Hachioji through western Yokohama to Kamakura's famous temples and shrines, then south to the tip of the Miura Peninsula, combining autumn-tinged approaches with sweeping Sagami Bay views.
Follow the old onsen road along Lake Akaya to Sarugakyo and the secluded Hoshi Onsen, with distant views of Gunma's three sacred mountains on this relaxed two-day hot-spring ride.
A two-day round trip from Hachioji into the deep mountains of Oku-Mikawa in northeastern Aichi. Ride gorge roads around Shitara, visit the 1,300-year-old Horaiji temple, and soak at Yuya Onsen along the Ure River before enjoying the autumn colors of Horaikyo Gorge.
A one-day culture ride north along Lake Kasumigaura, then into the stone country of Inada at the southern foot of Mt. Tsukuba, exploring ancient shrines and a historic granite quarry.
A one-day autumn gourmet ride from Hachioji via the Kan-etsu Expressway to Ikaho and Haruna, savoring legendary Mizusawa udon and finishing with the sweeping Route 33 curves and Lake Haruna's scenery.
A two-day mountain ride from Hachioji to Azumino via the Chuo and Nagano Expressways, following the Azusa River up to Sawando—the gateway to Kamikochi—for peak autumn colours, with a second day looping through Norikura Kogen and Matsumoto.
From Hachioji via the Chuo Expressway to southern Nagano's Achi Village. Stay in Hirugami Onsen—Japan's top stargazing village—and tour the autumn colors of Sonohara and the Heavens Sonohara foothills on this two-day trip.
A two-day ride from Hachioji via the Tohoku and Ban-etsu Expressways into Oku-Aizu, staying at a secluded Nishiyama Onsen ryokan and soaking in the rustic public baths of Tamanashi and Hatchō along the tributaries of the Tadami River.
Blast up the Joban Expressway to North Ibaraki to see the cliffs of Hiragata and Izura, visit Okakura Tenshin's Rokkakudo pavilion, and feast on fresh seafood at Otsu Fishing Port on this Pacific-coast day trip.
From Lake Sagami and Mikage into the Doshi road, over Yamabushi Pass to Lake Yamanaka — a one-day autumn winding run through larch forests and riverside mountain roads.
A round-trip day ride from Hachioji over Shinshu Pass to Kawakami Village, taking in quiet valley curves, vast highland lettuce fields, and the headwaters of the Chikuma River.
A half-day culture ride over the winding Sadamine Pass into the Okumusashi hills, ending at the Sengoku-era Hachigata Castle ruins along the Arakawa River.
A one-day mountain-pass loop climbing from Komoro Castle up the eastern flank of Mt. Asama, past the Onioshidashi lava field, and out onto the Tsumagoi highland panorama road.
From Hachioji via the Kan-Etsu and Jōshin-Etsu expressways to Kanna Lake, then deep into the mountains of Kanna Town and Ueno Village. A one-day loop of quiet, sweeping winding roads and colorful autumn gorges.
A one-day coastal run from Hachioji via the Aqua-Line and Futtsu down to South Boso, cruising the Pacific shoreline from Chikura to Nojimazaki Lighthouse while enjoying fresh seafood under clear autumn skies.
A one-day autumn ride from Hachioji over Otarumi Pass and Lake Sagami into Yamanashi, up to Kiyosato Highland, then across Shinshu Pass to the vast 1,300 m-plus grasslands of Nobeyama.
A one-day inland Ibaraki ride climbing from Hitachiota to the Satomi highlands, taking in sweeping pasture panoramas and the dramatic Ryujin Gorge with its giant suspension bridge — rural autumn colors with a flavor all their own.
Ride the autumn curves of Kirifuri Highland and overnight at Kawaji Onsen in the upper Kinugawa valley, then return via the historic Nikko Kaido highway on this two-day hot-spring tour.
A pass-packed day trip from Hachioji into Tochigi, crossing the hairpin-laced Kasuo Pass into the old mining town of Ashio. Enjoy high-elevation mountain winding roads and the industrial heritage of the Ashio Copper Mine in a single day.
A one-day pass-hunting loop from Hachioji, running south along the west bank of the Sagami River, then climbing the Mikuni and Kagosaka passes to Suruga-Oyama. Enjoy winding roads with views of both Mt. Fuji and the Tanzawa ridgeline.
Ride along Lake Ikari from Kawaji Onsen to Yunishigawa, a hidden hot spring linked to the Heike clan legend. Spend a night at a secret ryokan and cruise autumn valleys back through Kinugawa.
A one-day culture ride from Hachioji into Nagano, crossing the Chikuma River headwaters and Nobeyama plateau to visit the old post town of Uminokuchi-juku and Tatsuoka Castle, one of only two star-shaped fortresses in Japan.
Head north on the Nasu Kaido, cruise across the highlands below Mt. Nasu, and cross the Kashi Road to the secluded Kashi Onsen at the source of the Abukuma River. A one-day ride through autumn-tinged mountains and quiet riverside baths.
A relaxed, low-twisties day ride through Ibaraki's pottery country: Kasama Inari Shrine, the ancient Amabiki Kannon temple, and the historic stone-warehouse streets of Makabe.
From Hachioji over Otarumi Pass to Enzan, Lake Daibosatsu, and up to Yanagisawa Pass at 1,472 m. A pass-hopping loop chasing autumn foliage by elevation, with sweeping views of Mt. Fuji and the Okuchichibu range.
From Sano's famous temple to the thousand-year-old Karasawayama Castle, the limestone plateau of Kuzu, and Japan's oldest school in Ashikaga — a one-day ride along the edge of the Kanto Plain rich in history and landscape.
An autumn day trip over the winding Usui Pass, an old Nakasendo highway obstacle, to Isobe Onsen — the birthplace of Japan's oldest hot-spring symbol. Enjoy the brick Megane Bridge and sweeping mountain views along the way.
A two-day round trip from Hachioji up the Tadami River to the famous First Tadami River Bridge, with hidden mountain villages in Kanayama and Showa. Autumn gorges and rare carbonated hot springs are the highlights.
A half-day culture ride tracing Kominato Railway's rustic stations and the Ichihara satoyama hills, taking in the Chibanian geological site and a charming old-house cafe—a quieter side of inland Boso away from the Yoro Valley crowds.
A half-day cultural ride from Odawara's castle town across the Ashigara plain to Daiyuzan Saijoji, guarded by 500-year-old cedars, and its temple-gate town.
A mountain winding route from Iizuna Highland through the cedar-lined approach to Togakushi Shrine's Okusha, then over to the hidden village of Kinasa — offering Northern Alps views, gorge scenery, and autumn foliage in a single day.
A two-day round trip from Hachioji up to Azumino, tracing the lakeside roads of Aoki, Nakatsuna, and Kizaki lakes and the meadows below Hakuba. Autumn reflections of the Northern Alps steal the show.
A one-day nature ride from Matsumoto up the dam-lined Route 158 gorge into Norikura Kogen, chasing the autumn foliage front past an arch dam, alpine grasslands, and the highland's famous waterfalls.
A one-day autumn ride from Hachioji up the Kanetsu Expressway to the cobalt-blue Oku-Shima Lake (Shimagawa Dam) and the historic Sawatari Onsen, wrapped in early foliage along the Agatsuma River.
A two-day coastal ride linking the Hokuriku and Noetsu Expressways to Amaharashi, where the Tateyama Range floats above Toyama Bay, and Himi, famed for its winter yellowtail, with a look at Tonami's scattered-farmhouse plain.
A long autumn day ride from Hachioji up the Tohoku Expressway, through the Kashi Tunnel into the Kashi Highland, mixing sweeping mountain curves with the historic atmosphere of the ancient Shirakawa Barrier.
A one-day Pacific-coast ride heading north on Route 245 from Nakaminato fishing port past Tokai and Hiraiso's rocky shores, savoring port-town charm and crisp autumn sea views.
A one-day loop over the Happogahara plateau at the southern foot of the Nasu mountains and through the Shioya hills, combining flowing curves, sweeping pasture views and famous spring water.
A day-long nature ride from the scenic Nakatsu Gorge in deep Okuchichibu over the mountains to Ueno Village on the upper Kanna River, packed with quiet forest twisties.
A one-day culture ride across the Inba-numa wetlands and Dutch windmill to the temple town of Narita-san Shinshō-ji and its Edo-era approach.
A one-day coastal ride from Hachioji via Odawara to the rugged shores of Manazuru Peninsula, ending in the historic hot-spring town of Yugawara.
A one-day loop from Gotemba through the vast plateau roads on the western foot of Mt. Ashitaka up to the 960 m Jurigi Highlands and the Susono plateau, offering grand views of the southeastern flank of Mt. Fuji and refreshing rides through pine forests under crisp autumn skies.
A two-day expedition from Hachioji via the Tohoku and Akita Expressways to the Oga Peninsula, tracing the land of the Namahage legend and the dramatic cliff-and-reef coast of the Sea of Japan.
A one-day mountain-winding ride from Shuzenji over the Amagi Pass, linking Joren Falls and the Kawazu Seven Waterfalls. Enjoy Amagi's virgin forest and riverside old roads while soaking up Izu's pass culture in a single day.
Cross to Kanaya from Kurihama on the Tokyo Bay Ferry, take in Mt. Nokogiri's cliffs and the Uchibo coastline, feast on fisherman's cuisine at Hota port, then ride Route 127 back north — a full-day seaside loop.
A compact half-day ride from Hachioji past Tsukui Lake into the Doshi Valley, enjoying flowing curves along a clear mountain river and quiet countryside scenery.
A one-day round trip from Hachioji via the Kan-etsu Expressway to the southern foothills of Mt. Akagi, exploring Kiryu's historic silk-weaving warehouse district and the scenic Watarase River valley in early autumn.
A one-day ride south along Route 135 linking the Atagawa and Inatori hot-spring towns with sweeping Pacific views, featuring Inatori kinme (splendid alfonsino) and the golden pampas grass of Hosono Highland in autumn.
A one-day onsen ride up the Fuji River to Minobu, then deep into the Abe River headwaters to the hidden hot springs of Umegashima in northern Shizuoka.
A one-day culture loop tracing the Nakagawa river's rural hills to the Edo-era castle town of Karasuyama and the washi-paper heartland near Bato, blending golden rice fields with the gorge of Ryumon Falls.
A one-day culture ride from Hachioji west over Tsuetsuki Pass to Takato Castle—Japan's finest cherry site—and the ancient Suwa Taisha shrine.
Head south from Hachioji along the old Koshu road, trace the Fujikawa River upstream, and reach the western foot of the Tenshi Mountains. A one-day nature ride enjoying alternate Mt. Fuji views at Shiraito Falls, Lake Tanuki and Asagiri Highland.
A green day-trip into northern Ibaraki's Okukuji Gorge, visiting Fukuroda Falls—one of Japan's three great waterfalls—and the vast Ryujin Suspension Bridge, then flowing back along the Kuji River to Hachioji.
A two-day nature ride from Hachioji up the Oigawa River, weaving through Kawane's forest roads to reach the emerald gorge and the famous 'Dream Suspension Bridge' at Sumatakyo.
A two-day highland ride climbing the Bandaisan Goldline and touring Goshikinuma and Lake Hibara. Cool summer air and vivid lakes framed by deep-green forest make this Urabandai loop unforgettable.
A one-day round trip along West Izu's cliff-lined coast, taking in Matsuzaki's namako-wall streets, Dogashima's dramatic rock formations, and Mt. Fuji across Suruga Bay.
A two-day culture ride from Hachioji up the Tohoku Expressway to the ancient Shirakawa Barrier, Japan's oldest public park, and Komine Castle, returning along the Naka River valley through the northern edge of the Kanto region.
A two-day ride from Hachioji to Shinshu-Ueda: soak at the historic Kakeyu Onsen, then carve the Venus Line up to the 2,000 m Utsukushigahara plateau — a cool escape ideal even in midsummer.
A one-day cultural loop tracing the western Fuji Five Lakes—Kawaguchiko, Saiko, Motosuko—then visiting the head temple of Nichiren Buddhism at Kuonji on Mt. Minobu and the historic Shimobe hot spring.
A half-day pass-riding loop from Hachioji up the Hakone Turnpike to Daikanzan and along the Ashinoko Skyline, savoring sweeping views of Mt. Fuji and Sagami Bay before returning by early afternoon.
A culture-focused day trip from Hachioji into Gunma, riding the rugged foothills of Mt. Myogi to visit the Important Cultural Property Myogi Shrine and the UNESCO World Heritage Tomioka Silk Mill.
From Hachioji to Nagano's Venus Line. A classic two-day route combining 2,000m-class highland scenery with the local cuisine of Suwa and Tateshina.
A two-day round-trip from Hachioji circling the Izu Peninsula's coastline—fresh seafood bowls at Numazu Port, dramatic cliffs at Jogasaki and Cape Irozaki, and the blue caves of Dogashima.
A two-day round-trip from Tashilog Garage in Hachioji, tracing Ibaraki's Pacific coast from the port towns of Oarai and Nakaminato up to the dramatic Izura cliffs. Expect torii gates rising from the sea, ultra-fresh seafood bowls, and sweeping ocean views.
A beginner-friendly day trip from Hachioji along Route 411, savoring lake views and mountain gourmet. Enjoy local dishes, game meat, and regional sweets at roadside stations.