This trip's last day.
3 hours ago in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Today was spent winding down in Yokohama, readying to fly home. While I sit at Haneda, I think of all the amazing rides, sights and meals I've enjoyed these past 2 weeks. The places visited, peopleRead more
Lake Suwa to Yokohama
Apr 18–19 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
After another great breakfast, I headed on to Fujiyoshida to take the famous Chureito Pagoda with Mt Fuji in the background photo; and the weather didn't disappoint. Afterwards, I rode to Yokohama andRead more
Sawando/Kamikochi to Lake Suwa
Apr 17–18 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Today was nothing short of amazing! Not so much the ride but the scenery and landscape of Kamikochi and the Japanese Alps. The photos and videos show what I mean. Have also included sights and soundsRead more
Kurobe Gorge to Sawando National Park
Apr 16–17 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
With the rain gone, and another beautiful breakfast, I headed off for Toyama. Along the way, I came across shrines and cemeteries on the road before winding my way back up the Alps. Turquoise rivers,Read more
Matsumoto to Kurobe
Apr 15–16 in Japan ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Another amazing day! (until it started raining🙄). Left Matsumoto for Hakuba to take in the majestic snow capped mountains, blue streams, cherry blossoms and Olympic ski jumps! Then the rain hit andRead more
Mishima to Matsumoto
Apr 14–15 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
After another great breakfast at the hotel, I headed to the Shiraito waterfalls. I was hoping to record more of Mt Fuji but it was covered by cloud however took in breathtaking views riding the VenusRead more
Atami & Izu Peninsula
Apr 13–14 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Another big day riding amazing twisties at the top of the mountains, especially the Izu Sky Line and Nishi-Izu Sky Line. I recorded so much on the action cam and 360 that I'll post it as soon as IRead more
Hakone to Mishima
Apr 12–14 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
One of the most awesome riding days of my life! Riding from Yokohama, through Hakone to Mishima with Mt Fuji in the background pretty much all day. Picked up my Yamaha Tracer this morning then rodeRead more
Fukuoka to Yokohama
Apr 11–12 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Rode from Karatsu to Fukuoka then caught a Shinkansen to Shin-Yokohama. I thought I'd be looking out the window for the 4.5hr trip but instead spent the whole journey speaking with Takeshi Kurihara,Read more
Unzen to Karatsu
Apr 10–11 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Wet, wet, wet! I heard it was pouring when I woke up so I checked the weather and rain forecast was for hours so I just had to go. After leaving Unzen, I stopped to view the buried houses (1995Read more
Kurakowa to Unzen
Apr 9–10 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Departed Kurakowa after a walk around the village, and an onsen before breakfast. Rode on to Daikanbo lookout, Milk Road skyline and Tsujun Bridge before heading towards Unzen via the five bridges ofRead more
Aoshima to Kurokawa
Apr 8–9 in Japan ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Walked around Aoshima Island before continuing my ride up the Miyazaki coastline to Nobeoka. Spent the day with my Nihongo tutor, Chiho & her daughter Inori, touring the area around Takachiho beforeRead more
Ebino to Aoshima
Apr 7–8 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Started the day with a glass of warm mixed fruit juice before walking to the nearest shrine from the farmhouse. Enjoyed a home prepared breakfast before riding the Ebino Plateau, then on to KirishimaRead more
Fukuoka to Ebino
Apr 6–7 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Rode from Fukuoka down to the Kuma River to ride its twisties, was passed by 4 bikes, all waves and a couple on each BMW packed to the hilt, heading to ride south via Ebino skyline like I'll be doingRead more
Tokyo to Fukuoka
April 6 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Arrived early after flying over Mt Fuji, checked in to Rental819 to pick up the bike and rode on to Ebino via Kuma river.
Tokyo
Apr 5–6 in Japan ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Landed, stayed overnight at the Haneda capsule hotel, ready to fly on to Fukuoka early next morning.
