Model Course #1 — Izu & Hakone Long Tour (Most Popular!)
If there’s one ride that captures everything people dream about when they picture motorcycle touring in Japan, this is it. A sweeping coastal highway, a dramatic lava coastline, the legendary Izu Skyline, a crater lake with a floating torii gate, and a steaming volcanic valley — the Izu & Hakone Long Tour packs an entire vacation’s worth of scenery into a single, unforgettable day on two wheels.
Starting and ending at RIDE TOURISM in Shonan, this loop runs along Route 134 and the Nishi-Shonan Bypass, down the Izu Peninsula coastline, up onto the Izu Skyline ridge road, and back through Hakone’s volcanic highlands. It’s our most requested guided tour for a reason — this is the ride that makes you fall in love with riding in Japan.
📋 Details & Pricing
This is a guided tour starting and ending at RIDE TOURISM (Shonan) — a full loop through two of Japan’s most iconic touring destinations.
- 1-day motorcycle rental + guided tour: +¥25,000 on top of your rental rate
- Additional rider joining the tour: +¥15,000 per person
- Adventure Class or Advanced Class motorcycles recommended
- Standard Class is possible, but the distance and mountain roads make it a demanding ride on a smaller bike
- ETC card included for toll road sections (Izu Skyline, etc.)
- Highway tolls and fuel are included in the tour price
* Entrance fees for facilities/attractions and lunch are not included.
* Recommended departure time: 8:00 AM for a relaxed pace.
⚠️ Important Notes Before You Book
- Weekdays strongly recommended. Hakone and Izu are major tourist destinations — weekends and holidays bring heavy traffic and crowded parking at almost every stop.
- Winter season (Nov–Mar): Mountain sections (Izu Skyline, Hakone) may experience road freezing. On days with freezing risk, we may be unable to accept this tour for safety reasons. Please check with us before booking in winter.
- Recommended bike classes: Adventure Class or Advanced Class. Standard Class is rideable but can feel demanding over this distance and terrain.
🏍️ Start — RIDE TOURISM (Shonan)
Your day begins at RIDE TOURISM, our rental and guided tour base in Shonan. We’ll get you set up on your bike, check your route plan, and brief you on the day’s highlights — including the mountain passes ahead. Fill your tank, double-check your gear, and head south toward the coast.
🌊 Stop 1 — Route 134 & Nishi-Shonan Bypass
The tour kicks off with a coastal warm-up along Route 134 and the Nishi-Shonan Bypass, hugging the shoreline of Sagami Bay as you head west. Open views of the ocean on one side and the mountains of Hakone gradually rising ahead on the other — a perfect way to ease into the day before the mountain riding begins.
♨️ Stop 2 — Atami (Optional Stop)
If time and pace allow, a quick detour into Atami is a great way to start the trip with a taste of one of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns, draped over the hillside above the bay. There are seafood restaurants and cafés along the waterfront if an early break sounds good — otherwise, continue straight on toward Ito.
🏪 Stop 3 — Michi-no-Eki Ito Marine Town
Ito Marine Town is a roadside rest stop and small shopping complex right on the waterfront — a convenient and comfortable place to take a proper break. Restrooms, food stalls, fresh seafood, and souvenir shops make it a popular checkpoint for riders heading down the Izu coast, with views out over the harbor and a hot spring foot bath if you want to stretch your legs.
🌊 Stop 4 — Jogasaki Coast
A short ride further south brings you to the Jogasaki Coast — a rugged shoreline of black volcanic rock formed by ancient lava flows from Mt. Omuro. A walking trail winds along the cliffs, crossing a suspension bridge over a churning inlet, with a small lighthouse marking the point. It’s one of the most dramatic stretches of coastline on the entire Izu Peninsula, and a great place to park the bikes and stretch your legs before heading up into the mountains.
🏔️ Stop 5 — Izu Skyline
This is the section riders talk about for years. The Izu Skyline is a toll road that runs along the mountainous spine of the Izu Peninsula, with long sweeping curves and panoramic views of both the Pacific Ocean and Suruga Bay opening up on either side. Wide lanes, light traffic, and well-maintained tarmac make this a favorite among Kanto’s riding community — and once you’re on it, you’ll understand why it anchors this whole tour.
☕ Stop 6 — Bikers Paradise Minami-Hakone (Optional)
At the northern end of the Izu Skyline sits Bikers Paradise Minami-Hakone — a well-known rest stop built specifically for motorcycle riders, with a large dedicated parking area, café, and gift shop. It’s a popular meeting point for touring groups from across the Kanto region, and a great place to compare notes with other riders, grab a coffee, and take in views over the surrounding hills before continuing toward Lake Ashi.
⛩️ Stop 7 — Lake Ashi & Hakone Shrine
From the ridge, the road drops down toward Lake Ashi, a volcanic caldera lake ringed by mountains, with sightseeing boats crossing its calm waters. Just off the lakeshore sits Hakone Shrine, famous for its bright red torii gate that appears to float on the water’s surface — one of the most photographed spots in the entire Hakone region. Park up and take a short walk along the lake path before the final mountain stop of the day.
🌋 Stop 8 — Owakudani Volcanic Valley
A short climb from the lake brings you to Owakudani, an active volcanic zone with steaming vents, sulfur-streaked rock faces, and an otherworldly landscape unlike anything else on this tour. On clear days, the views stretch out toward Mt. Fuji across the valley. While you’re here, try the local specialty: kuro-tamago, eggs boiled in the hot springs until their shells turn jet black — said to add years to your life with every egg you eat.
🏁 Stop 9 — Return to RIDE TOURISM (Shonan)
From Owakudani, the descent toward Odawara takes you back down through Hakone’s winding mountain roads before rejoining the coast for the final stretch home to RIDE TOURISM in Shonan. By the end of the day, you’ll have ridden a steaming volcanic valley, a crater lake with a floating shrine gate, one of Japan’s most legendary ridge roads, and a lava-rock coastline — all in a single 220–230 km loop, without ever needing to backtrack.
🏍️ Ride Japan’s Most Iconic Mountain & Coastal Roads
A lava-rock coastline, the legendary Izu Skyline, a floating torii gate, and a steaming volcanic crater —
all in one unforgettable day. This is the ride riders fly across the world for.
