Cycling Routes

Cycling Routes

UMIYAMA Route

This route goes through downtown Ube and provides views of the karst plateau at Mine and the coastline at Yamaguchi. It is a long route that gives cyclists plenty of time to enjoy both the city sights and the natural landscape of sea and mountains.
Total route distanceAbout 160 km

Average cycling timeAbout 10 hours

Start/finish locationsStarts／at Yamaguchi Ube Airport
Finishes／at Yamaguchi Ube Airport
Casual Tourism Route

On this route, take a casual bike ride and enjoy local foods while touring popular tourist attractions.
Total route distanceAbout 90 km

Average cycling timeAbout 7 hours

Start/finish locationsStarts／at JR Koto Station
Finishes／at Ishin Centennial Park
Ube Route

You can set off as soon as you arrive at Yamaguchi Ube Airport. This route lets you relax and experience the natural scenery even though you stay in the city.
Total route distanceAbout 80 km

Average cycling timeAbout 6 hours

Start/finish locationsStarts／at Yamaguchi Ube Airport
Finishes／at Yamaguchi Ube Airport
Mine Route

The panoramic, 360-degree view filled with the grasslands and limestone rock of the karst plateau of Akiyoshidai is marvelous. Furthermore, the Geo Route lets you experience the Geo Sites of Mine Akiyoshidai Geo Park and probe the memories of the earth.
Total route distanceGeo Route (long) : 82.6km
Karst Route (short) : 35.2 km

Average cycling time Geo Route (long) : 4–5 hours
Karst Route (short) : 2 hours

Start/finish locationsStarts／ at Akiyoshi Parking Lot
Finishes／at Akiyoshi Parking Lot
Yamaguchi Route

In addition to gathering information about Yuda Onsen tourist spots and food vendors, you can enjoy local sake, uiro, and other culinary treats unique to Yamaguchi at the café. Inside the building, there are three distinctive foot baths (fee required).
Total route distanceAbout 70 km

Average cycling timeAbout 5 hours

Start/finish locationsStarts／ at JR Yudaonsen Station
Finishes／at JR Yudaonsen Station