
NEW! departing sunrise on 29th MAY 2027
JAPAN
An epic adventure through the mythical mountains of Japan – the land of rising sun…
NEW CHALLENGE FOR 2027 !
Chase The Sun is visiting the island of Japan ! In 2027 we will be running our newest adventure to discover the mystical mountain roads, ancient cultural landmarks, and natural wonders of the rural Japan landscape. The new Chase The Sun route winds from sea to sea, sunrise to sunset (of course) all within easy reach of the city of Tokyo, aiming to reach the coast to watch the sun set alongside the iconic Mount Fuji.
This is a sunrise to sunset, longest day challenge, to be tackled either as a team of friends in a relay format sharing segments of the route. Or, if you are determined enough to ride solo over the full over 225-260km road route…
Want to find out more? – see our FAQ”s below…
Event Entry
Solo Ride Only – Register to Chase The Sun Japan
Individual rider entry for 225km Standard or 260km Extra routes.
2027 RIde ENTRY PRICE
£149 // ¥31,590 JPY
Payment and entry is via local CTS Japan event organiser partner ‘Ride Beyond Japan’ – to be charged as JPY ¥30,000 YEN Entry fee + JPY ¥1,590 YEN Booking fees
Event Entry Includes:
- Official route data (GPX file)
- Live GPS location tracking
- Food & drink at 3 x aid stations on route
- Mechanical support service
- Live chat with fellow riders using SENA BiKom earpiece (on loan)
- Small baggage transfer service from start > finish locations
- Official Finisher T-Shirt
- Chase The Sun JAPAN Finisher Medal
- Finishline celebratory drink and snacks
- Includes charitable contribution to the Mt Fuji Conservation Fund
Relay Team Entry
Team Registration for 2 or 3 Riders
Share the miles across the day with friends
2027 TEAM ENTRY PRICE
£149 // ¥31,590 JPY
Payment and entry is via local CTS Japan event organiser partner ‘Ride Beyond Japan’ – to be charged as JPY ¥30,000 YEN Entry fee + JPY ¥1,590 YEN Booking fees
Includes everything from Standard Event Entry per rider:
- Official route data (GPX file)
- Live GPS location tracking
- Food & drink at 3 x aid stations on route
- Mechanical support service
- Live chat with fellow riders using SENA BiKom earpiece (on loan)
- Small baggage transfer service from start > finish
- Official Finisher T-Shirt
- Chase The Sun JAPAN Finisher Medal
- Finishline celebratory drink and snacks
- Includes charitable contribution to the Mt Fuji Conservation Fund

5-Day Tokyo Tour + Event Entry
‘Tokyo Experience’ Guided Tour holiday package
26th May – 30th May
Bespoke tour itinerary including hotels accommodation, travel, catering, day trips and guides to visit the sights of Tokyo area, including Rider entry to Chase The Sun Japan (Flights exc.)
5-DaY GUIDED TOUR PRICE
£2,285
// 2,700 Euro
* PRICING PER PERSON BASED ON TWIN SHARING ROOM, SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT (+360 Euro). Payment and package booking is via travel tour partner ‘Go Do It’ – to be charged as 2,700 Euro
5-Day Tokyo Experience Includes:
- Greeting and transfers to/from TOKYO International Airport(s)
- Yakatabune Dinner cruise in Tokyo Bay
- Ramen Tasting or Manga/Anime Tours (optional suppl.)
- Tokyo Asakusa district tour, inc Senso-ji temple & Kappabashi kitchen town.
- Samurai Sword experience workshop
- Cherubim bicycles studio visit with master frame-builder
- Guided cycle along Tama River
- Afternoon at Keirin velodrome racing (optional suppl.)
- Post-event relax in Onsen hot-baths (optional suppl.)
- All hotels, breakfasts and selected main meals included
- Chase The Sun Japan – Event entry, start & finish hotels, meals, baggage service and return transfer to Tokyo
BOOKINGS OPEN 17.10.2026

9-Day Japan Tour + Event Entry
‘Japan Experience’ Guided Tour holiday inc Kyoto
26th May – 3rd June
Bespoke tour itinerary including hotels accommodation, travel, catering, trips and guides to visit both Tokyo and Kyoto regions, inc Rider entry to Chase The Sun Japan (Flights exc.)
9-DaY GUIDED TOUR PRICE
£3,995
// 4,730 Euro
* PRICING PER PERSON BASED ON TWIN SHARING ROOM, SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT (+750 Euro). Payment and package booking is via travel tour partner ‘Go Do It’ – to be charged as 4,730 Euro
9-Day Japan Experience includes (everything from the Tokyo itinerary) plus:
- Final outgoing departure transfer to KANSAI International Airport (nr Kyoto), (or, return to Tokyo Airport for optional suppl. fee)
- Chase The Sun Japan – Event entry, start & finish hotels, meals, baggage service and onward transfers
- High speed bullet-train ‘Shinkansen’ transfer to Hikone / Kyoto district
- Hikone Castle historic village and traditional Sake brewery tour.
- Relax in traditional Onsen hot-spring baths
- Visit iconic sights of golden Kinkakuji Temple and Ryoanji Zen rock gardens
- Scenic views from historic wooden Togetsu-kyo bridge
- Bamboo forest mountain walk
- Kyoto city, visit Shogun castles, street markets and tea-houses
- Zen meditation private tutor session
- Farewell last evening dinner with Maiko (geisha) performance
- All hotels, breakfasts and selected main meals included
BOOKINGS OPEN 17.10.2026
REFUND / CANCELLATION TERMS: Please note all Chase The Sun JAPAN registrations are arranged through our partner organiser and travel tour suppliers, refer to their respective terms and conditions (available via their booking websites) for payment, cancellations and refunds, the terms are different to our Chase The Sun standard refund/cancellation terms, which do not apply to Chase The Sun Japan bookings.
WHAT’S INCLUDED – 5 / 9 DAY TOUR PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Your fully guided 9-day tour itinerary combines local cycling culture, iconic sightseeing, and immersive experiences alongside your epic Chase The Sun cycling adventure to take in the best bits of Japan! You begin in Tokyo including unique urban tours, river dinner cruise, a samurai sword experience, and visit an artisan bicycle framebuilder’s studio. A warm-up cycle ride prepares you to Chase The Sun around the iconic Mount Fuji. After reaching sunset you then will continue on to Kyoto via relaxing natural hot baths, tasting traditional meals, and visiting ancient shrines and world famous gardens and temples. (A shorter 5 day tour includes Tokyo itinerary only)

TOKYO DISTRICT SIGHTSEEING
A sunset cruise passing the iconic Rainbow Bridge offers a magical view from the water, while you enjoy a delicious Japanese meal.

TOKYO BAY DINNER CruISE
A sunset river boat harbour cruise passing the iconic Rainbow Bridge offers a magical view from the water, while you enjoy a delicious Japanese meal.

SAMURAI SWORD EXPERIENCE
Enter the dojo to be tutored by a master swordsman, you’ll dress in a kimono to practice the ancient techniques.

BICYCLE MAKER STUDIO VISIT
Meet one of Japan’s master-framebuilders Shinichi Konno of CHERUBIM bicycles for a tantalising conversation on his craft and design.

KINKAKUJI TEMPLE
Kyoto offers multiple iconic building visits such as this UNESCO World Heritage Site temple covered with gold leaf both inside and out.

TRADITIONAL ONSEN BATHING
Relax and recover in hot spring waters from the famous Yugawara Onsen. The facility features open-air and indoor baths, saunas, and relaxation spaces.
The Route
Japan offers a unique blend of cycling culture, ancient heritage, urbanism, and natural landscape. The ride takes you from Sea to Sea, departing the Tokyo streets at sunrise, venturing to explore spectacular mountain roads and quiet rural routes through the forests and fields. You will pass ancient shrines and monuments, and meet with locals at food and refreshment stops. Reaching the lakes to savour iconic views of the majestic Mt Fuji. Before cycling to reach sunset on Sugura Bay and celebrate the longest day ride in the land of the rising sun!


04:30
Sunrise Start
18:45
sunset Finish
3000m/3700m
Elevation
225/260
KILOMETERS
FULL ROUTE MAP TO BE REVEALED // 17th OCTOBER

WATCH THE ROUTE TEASER VIDEO HERE…

Frequently Asked Questions
RIDING TO Chase the Sun JAPAN 2027
Chase The Sun introduces our new adventure to explore the iconic landscapes and landmarks of Japan.
The concept of Chase The Sun – to experience all you can ride across in a country over the longest day, has never found a more appropriate setting than on the island of Japan. Renown as the mythical ‘Land of the Rising Sun’, Japan offers beguiling variety of majestic landscapes, quiet roads and exciting iconic cityscapes… an exhilarating adventure for our newest sunrise to sunset day challenge!
In summer 2027 we will run a launch event on this new route with local partners and local participants. We also are inviting experienced Chase The Sun riders from UK/Europe to join us on this new quest…
If you have already completed 2 or more Chase The Sun events, and the idea of being a pioneer to discover this new adventure in Japan appeals to you – please register your interest using the links here > > >