PAPERSKY seaside KYOTO (BIKE Guide) | A cycling guide to "Kyoto by the Sea" from Kyoto to the Sea of Japan
Approximately 168km from Kyoto Station to Amanohashidate. A book for cycling through unknown Kyoto.
When people hear Kyoto, many might imagine temples, shrines, and historic streets. However, beyond the mountains surrounding the city lies another Kyoto.
PAPERSKY "seaside KYOTO" is a bike guide that introduces a 168km cycling trip from Kyoto Station, through Nantan and Ayabe, to the Sea of Japan and Amanohashidate. This book is packed with landscapes not found in tourist guides, local culture, and encounters with people along a route that can be leisurely cycled over three days with camping gear.
In addition to beautiful photos and maps, the text, written entirely in English, is not just a route guide but delves deeply into the history and culture behind the journey. Simply reading it will inspire wanderlust, and actually riding the route will lead to an even richer experience.
Why not explore a new charm of Kyoto and cycle to the sea?
Features
- A cycling guide covering approximately 168km from Kyoto Station to Amanohashidate
- Introduces a 3-day trip via Nantan, Ayabe, and Miyazu
- Showcases the charms of "Kyoto by the Sea" with photos and maps
- Enjoyable as a travelogue that delves into historical and cultural backgrounds
- Part of the PAPERSKY BOOKS series, entirely in English
- Recommended for bike-packing and touring enthusiasts
- Useful as a reference for travel planning and route selection
SPEC
- Title: seaside KYOTO (BIKE Guide)
- Publisher: PAPERSKY BOOKS
- Pages: 48 pages
- Language: English
- Contents: Cycling Guide / Culture Travel Guide
- Route: Kyoto Station ~ Nantan ~ Ayabe ~ Miyazu (Amanohashidate)
- Total distance: Approx. 168km
As a bicycle shop in Kyoto, this is a book we feel particularly connected to.
The route, which takes you through the well-known tourist areas of Kyoto City, over mountains, and then towards the Sea of Japan, reveals a completely different side of Kyoto than what you usually see. This book perfectly captures the scenery and atmosphere that you can only experience by bicycle.
It's highly recommended for those who love bikepacking and camping tours, as well as anyone who dreams of "someday cycling from Kyoto to the sea." This guide will inspire you to plan your next trip just by flipping through its pages.
