Looking to rent a gravel road bike in Japan for a bikepacking trip? Why not start your journey in Okutama, in the mountains of Tokyo.
At Trekkling, we have a total of 6 gravel road bikes available you can rent for the day or several if you wish to go further.

Cannondale Topstone 4

An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less travelled.
Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon forks, microSHIFT Advent X, wide range 10-speed gears and powerful disc brakes.
5 bikes available
1 x XS (147cm – 165cm)
2 x S (160cm – 175cm)
1 x M (170cm – 185cm)

Prices –
1 day: 6,000 yen
3 days: 15,000 yen
1 week: 25,000 yen
2 weeks: 35,000 yen
1 month (30 days): 50,000 yen

SPECIALIZED Diverge

The Premium E5 Aluminum frameset features our comfortable and confident Open Road Geometry, making it the ultimate tool for your next adventure.
The lightweight FACT carbon fork is plenty stiff, aiding in handling and a light overall weight.
Shimano Claris shifting keeps things running smoothly and won’t leave you stranded.
2 bikes available
1 x 52 Frame (163 – 170cm)
1 x 54 Frame (170 – 178cm)

Prices –
1 day: 6,000 yen
3 days: 15,000 yen
1 week: 25,000 yen
2 weeks: 35,000 yen
1 month (30 days): 50,000 yen

Destinations – route ideas

Please note, around Okutama and further afield there are many steep mountains. Please make sure you are fit enough to tackle them.

Single day trips

Lake Okutama then to Kosuge & Tabayama – 56km

Beyond Lake Okutama in the mountains of Yamanashi are Kosuge and Tabayama villages.
Okutama to Kosuge: 23.5km (14.6 miles) Elevation change: +410m
Okutama to Tabayama: 25.7km (16 miles) Elevation change: +390m
Imagawa pass (960m) between the 2 villages is a good challenge if you want to do a loop of both villages.
Kosuge to Tabayama: 8km (5 miles)

Lake Okutama – Kazahari pass – Hinohara – Akiruno – Ome – 71km

On the other side of Lake Okutama is Shuyu-road, an old toll road that climbs up around 600m to Kazahari pass (1146m), from there it’s downhill into Hinohara, through Akiruno then up to Ome along the Akigawa road (via another smaller pass) where you can drop your bike off near Ome station (Closed Mondays)
Okutama to Ome via Hinohara etc: 71km (44 miles).

Multiple day trips

Mt Fuji / Lake Kawaguchi via Lake Okutama, Kosuge and Otsuki – 68km one way

Looking to cycle out to Mt Fuji & the 5 lakes?
Cycle up to Kosuge (730m), through a 3km long tunnel then downhill into Otsuki (320m)
From Otsuki there is a long climb to Lake Kawaguchi (860m)
Around 68km (42.2 miles)
Possible trips include a cycle around the base of Mt Fuji or a loop up to Yamanashi city then over Yanagisawa pass (1471m) – the reverse of the route below.

Yamanashi – Kofu via Lake Okutama, Tabayama, Yanagisawa pass and Enzan. 76km

This trip over to Yamanashi to the grape & peach growing areas of Yamanashi city.
Cycle up past Lake Okutama (530m), to Tabayama village (620m) then a big challenge up over Yanagisawa pass (1471m). From there its a big downhill run into Enzan, Yamanashi and onto Kofu.
As with the route above, you could do a loop down to Mt Fuji then up through Otsuki back to Okutama.

Equipment

• A cycling helmet is included.
• If you are cycling in a group you can rent our SENA intercom helmets for easy communication.
• If you have SPD cycling shoes – using SPD-SL or SPD types. We have pedals that can be rented.
• We will provide you with a spare tube, puncture repair kit and pump for free.
• Our bikes come with drink holders, lights and wire locks.
• Phone holders are available to rent.
• If you are cycling a long distance, we can provide a cycle bag to carry your bike on the train. (Required in Japan)
• We have bike frame bags that can be attached to carry tools etc.
• We have 1 panner system with bags that can be rented.
• If you want to use an e-bike for long distance, we can give you a battery charger and a spare battery. Our new Xealt ebikes go for 70km on eco mode. (Although they will eat power when climbing over the mountain passes.)

Important info

• Unfortunately we dont have any places further afield to drop your bike off. So you will need to bring the bike back to Okutama or Ome. (You can use the provided bike bag if you wish to return by train.)
• Please make sure you can do your own puncture repairs or replace the chain if needed.
• There is no insurance on the bike if you fall and injure yourself. Please use travel insurance with activity included in case.
• The bike has liability insurance, which covers if you have an accident with someone else.
• Please note – when booking long rides, our system may prevent you from selecting certain dates if they clash with days when the shop is closed.

If you have any questions about booking, please contact us here.