RENT & RIDE JAPANUpper Sagami River, Tsukui Lake & Doshi Valley
Tsukui Lake & Doshi Valley Half-Day Ride
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.
- DISTANCE
- 130 km
- DURATION
- 6 h
- LEVEL
- Intermediate
Starting from TASHILOG GARAGE in Hachioji, this rewarding half-day tour skirts Tsukui Lake on the upper Sagami River before diving into the Doshi Valley along Route 413, known to riders as the "Doshi-michi." Easily reached from the greater Tokyo area, it offers genuine winding roads along the clear Doshi River and the quiet charm of mountain villages.
Route Highlights
- Tsukui Lake: A reservoir created by the Shiroyama Dam. Take a break at the lakeside center, browsing local vegetables and specialties.
- Doshi-michi (Route 413): A rider-favorite ribbon of comfortable curves following the Doshi River gorge.
- Michi-no-Eki Doshi: A roadside station with ample motorcycle parking, ideal as a rest and meeting point.
- Ogino Pan Factory Shop: A beloved local bakery famous for freshly fried "agepan" (fried bread) for a light bite.
Best Season
From mid-October to mid-November, oak, maple, and beech turn brilliant red and gold, making the valley especially beautiful. Spring's fresh greenery is equally invigorating.
- 1START
Tashilog Garage
Start point
TIPSCheck fuel and tire pressure before departure. The Doshi-michi runs through the mountains and can be cooler.
- 2VIEW~30 min
Tsukui Lake Tourist Center
A tourist facility on the lakeside 'Hana-no-Enchi' garden, offering local vegetables and specialties.
TIPSTsukui Lake is a reservoir formed in 1965 by the Shiroyama Dam, with a roughly 20 km shoreline. The adjacent 'Hana-no-Sato' offers light snacks—perfect for a lakeside break.
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Photo: 運動会プロテインパワー / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 - 3SPOT~40 min
Michi-no-Eki Doshi
The symbolic roadside station of the Doshi-michi, with a souvenir shop, local produce market, and restaurant.
TIPSOpened in 1999, it has a large motorcycle parking area and buzzes with riders on weekends. You can buy the local specialty 'watercress cake.' An ideal rest and meeting spot.
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Photo: Filler / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 - 4FOOD~40 min
Ogino Pan Factory Shop
A popular local bakery famous for freshly fried 'agepan', with a free factory tour available.
TIPSSignature items are the award-winning 'agepan' (fried bread) and 'Tanzawa anpan.' Open 9:30–17:30 (until 18:00 Apr–Aug), closed Jan 1. Buy agepan from the outdoor booth via a ticket machine (cash only). Popular with touring riders.
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Tashilog Garage
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