This aptly-named cycling course spans 800 kilometers throughout beautiful Wakayama Prefecture. While the course can be tackled as a whole, it can also be enjoyed in more manageable sections. One such course is the Kinokawa Cycling Road, a beginner-friendly, 47-kilometer-long section that cruises along the Kinokawa River. No matter which route you choose, cyclists will surely appreciate the beauty of Wakayama’s verdant forests, towering mountains, and rugged coastline. You can also cruise in confidence, as there are about 300 cycle stations throughout the route.
Detail
Length 47km
Duration 3hours
Elevation Gain 57m
* Duration is an estimate and may vary depending on route and pace.
Reference: Kinokawa Cycling Road
Access
From JR Osaka Station, take the Osaka Loop Line for about 20 minutes to JR Shin-Imamiya Station. From there, take the Nankai Limited Express Southern for about 60 minutes to JR Wakayama-shi Station.
Links
Kinokawa Cycling Road (Automatic translation available)