Compass Expeditions Japan

Rising Sun is a 15-day guided motorcycle tour that covers about 2,870 km across Honshu and key coastal and mountain routes. Riders collect bikes in Yokohama and complete 13 ride days with two rest days.

The tour price includes bike hire (choice of multiple models), 15 nights’ accommodation (twin share), most breakfasts and dinners, and selected transfers. Daily mileage and remoted sections make this best for experienced riders comfortable with long days.

You’ll spend most days riding scenic roads between towns, stopping for cultural visits and photo-worthy viewpoints.

Highlights

• 13 full riding days covering roughly 2,870 km (1,790 mi).
• Bike collection in Yokohama; choice of models from Honda, Suzuki, Ducati and BMW.
• Mixed road types: coastal stretches, twisty mountain passes and occasional expressways.
• 15 nights’ accommodation (twin share), 15 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 12 dinners included.

Best way to experience it

Plan for back-to-back riding days: pack layered riding gear, bring basic tools/fluids for your bike, and allow time for jetlag on arrival in Yokohama before the first ride.

• Requires intermediate to advanced motorcycle experience; long daily distances.
• Bike choice and single supplements available; luggage transfers are provided.
• Travel insurance with motorcycle coverage is mandatory per company terms.
• Tour starts and finishes in Yokohama; international flights not included.