JapanNagasaki PrefectureShimabaraShimabara Castle32°47’21” N 130°22’1” E
12. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
From Unzen village, we rode mostly downhill to the relaxed town of Shimabara. We enjoyed visiting the castle and the nearby old Samurai houses. Waterways close to the castle are filled with theWeiterlesen
JapanPräfektur KumamotoAmakusa ShiShimodaShimoda Kō32°25’27” N 130°0’24” E 13. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
After a short ferry crossing, we rode to Shimoda Hot Springs and splurged for a night at Onsen Boyokaku. We had an amazing dinner (seasonal Kaiseki cuisine) followed by soaking in natural hot springs.Weiterlesen
Such wonderful smiles . . . and you two looked SOOOO relaxed!! My dad used to skin dive for abalones when I was a wee kid. [Melanie]
Reisender Thanks Melanie. It has been a really nice trip. The abalones that we ate, were probably from a local farm. It was fun to try it.
JapanPräfektur KumamotoAmakusa ShiKawauramachi-sakitsuSakitsu Tenshudō32°18’44” N 130°1’33” E
14. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Portuguese and French priests introduced Christianity to Japan. We learned about the interesting history of the Hidden Christians in this region of Kyushu.
This weekend, there was a matsuri (festival)Weiterlesen
JapanKagoshima-kenAkune ShiKuronohama32°4’30” N 130°12’6” E 15. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
More festival activities, before heading south along the west coast to Akune. The bike friendly Iwashi Building Hostel is comfortable and in a convenient location.
JapanKagoshima-kenSatsumasendai ShiSunatake31°53’59” N 130°13’48” E 16. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We stayed in a big glamping resort (onsen, SUP, dog yoga…) in Ichikikushikino because riding straight to Kagoshima would have been a looong day for us (more than 100kms with LOTS of up andWeiterlesen
JapanKagoshima-kenSakurajima-koikechō31°37’9” N 130°34’58” E 18. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Kagoshima is the southernmost big city on Kyushu. Sakurajima, a very active volcano across the bay is the backdrop of Kagoshima. Eruptions happen almost every day: it’s quite a sight! Views fromWeiterlesen
Reisender Thanks Kristen. Indeed, we just spent 3 nights in Kagoshima and liked it a lot. We were lucky with the weather and the ash condition. Today, rain is in the forecast…
JapanKagoshima-kenShiomichōKan Se31°34’37” N 130°36’12” E
19. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Wow!!! Sakurajima is one of the most active volcano in the world. We were lucky to have the perfect condition to ride around it (sunny, no wind, almost no ash or traffic and a beautiful eruption atWeiterlesen
JapanKagoshimaKōgakubu-mae-eki31°34’5” N 130°32’26” E
20. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
It’s windy and raining: let’s take the train to our next destination.
Ibusuki is a small hot springs town known for its “steam sand bath”., Sunamushi Onsen. Being buried in the hot sand for 10Weiterlesen
JapanKagoshima-kenIbusuki ShiWakiKaimon Dake31°10’39” N 130°31’56” E
21. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The beautiful cone of Kaimon dake is nicknamed “Satsuma Fuji”.
Great and steep hike with wonderful views at the top.
JapanKagoshima-kenIbusuki ShiShinnagayoshiKiyomi Dake31°14’34” N 130°35’9” E
22. Oktober 2023 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A 60 kms loop gave the opportunity to see the main attractions around Ibusuki.
1) Lake Ikeda, the largest lake in Kyushu, created by volcanic activity long ago.
2) Eating somen noodles flowing inWeiterlesen
