Unveil Osaka’s hidden cycling gem! The Naniwa Cycling Road offers a relaxed, picturesque loop through riverside tranquility, urban vistas, and authentic local scenes.

On the return trip of the South Kawachi Cycle Line, I transformed a simple ride back into a historical adventure, making delightful detours to explore the charming old townscape of Tondabayashi Jinaimachi and the majestic ancient tombs of the Furuichi Kofun Group, including Hōnda Gobyōyama Kofun.

Are you looking for an exhilarating cycling adventure in Japan? Discover the South Kawachi Cycle Line, a cycling path in Osaka Prefecture, offering a refreshing escape with picturesque riverside views!

North Kawachi Cycle Path

North Kawachi (Kitakawachi) Cycle Line is one of Osaka Prefecture’s large-scale bicycle paths. The North Kawachi Cycle Line is a 45.5 km cycle path that starts from Tsurumi-ryokuchi park and circles the Osaka Central Loop Line, the left bank of the Yodogawa River, the Hoya River, and the Daini-Keihan Road. Together with the South Kawachi Cycle Line, North Osaka Cycle Line, and Naniwa Bike Path, it is one of Osaka’s representative bicycle paths.

June is a rany season in most parts of Japan. It was a happy sunny holiday when I decided to climb “Rock Garden” in Mt. Rokko with my family. Contrary to its name, Rock Garden, climbing the route is easy and fun. Recommended for kids and families.

A famous hill climb cycling route in Osaka, Japan. Satsukiyama hill climb route starts from the entrance of Satsukiyama driveway. This route is 6.5km long and has an elevation gain of 448m. You can see the landscape of Mt. Rokkou and the cities under the mountain at the end of the route.

If you are thinking to enjoy cycling in Osaka, Japan, There would be several choices listed below.

• North Kawachi Cycle Path
• South Kawachi Cycle Path
• Naniwa Cycle Path
• North Osaka Cycle Path

North Osaka Cycle Path begins at Osaka city hall. It reaches Expo'70 Commemoriative Park.

Although people usually go from south to north, I took opposite direction.