Beyond the famous shrines and guided bus tours, Kyoto holds a quieter side that rewards those who take the slow road. This is the Kyoto the guidebooks don't quite capture.
Ride the gentle roads circling Japan's most famous mountain. Each of the five lakes brings a slightly different view of Fuji, framed by forests, shrines and quiet countryside.
The Shimanami Kaido is one of those rides that quietly makes it onto every serious cyclist's bucket list. Six bridges, six islands, and some of the most breathtaking coastal scenery Japan has to offer.
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