The Uminami Road is a 143-kilometer-long cycling course along National Route 9, which runs east-west on the coast of the Sea of Japan in Tottori Prefecture. This route is beginner-friendly; it runs mostly straight, and is very well-marked, making it easy to navigate. It offers unparalleled views of the rugged coast and its many beaches, and ample opportunity to visit some of the prefecture’s most popular sights, such as the Tottori Sand Dunes.
Detail
Length 138km
Duration 11hours
Elevation Gain 70m
* Duration is an estimate and may vary depending on route and pace.
Reference: Tottori Uminami Road (Route from Sakaiminato to Higashihama, following Yumigahama, Daisen and Tottori Sand Dunes)
Access
From Yonago Airport, take a 15-minute bus ride to one of major starting points of the Tottori Uminami Road. Yonago Airport is connected to Haneda Airport by direct flights.
Links
Tottori Uminami Road (Automatic translation available)