JapaniNagasaki PrefectureShimabaraShimabara Castle32°47’21” N 130°22’1” E
12. lokakuuta 2023, Japani ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLue lisää
JapaniKumamotoAmakusa ShiShimodaShimoda Kō32°25’27” N 130°0’24” E 13. lokakuuta 2023, Japani ⋅ ☁️ 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.Lue lisää
Such wonderful smiles . . . and you two looked SOOOO relaxed!! My dad used to skin dive for abalones when I was a wee kid. [Melanie]
JapaniKumamotoAmakusa ShiKawauramachi-sakitsuSakitsu Tenshudō32°18’44” N 130°1’33” E
14. lokakuuta 2023, Japani ⋅ ☁️ 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)Lue lisää
JapaniKagoshima-kenAkune ShiKuronohama32°4’30” N 130°12’6” E 15. lokakuuta 2023, Japani ⋅ ☀️ 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.
JapaniKagoshima-kenSatsumasendai ShiSunatake31°53’59” N 130°13’48” E 16. lokakuuta 2023, Japani ⋅ ⛅ 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 andLue lisää
JapaniKagoshima-kenSakurajima-koikechō31°37’9” N 130°34’58” E 18. lokakuuta 2023, Japani ⋅ ☀️ 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 fromLue lisää
Matkaaja 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…
JapaniKagoshima-kenShiomichōKan Se31°34’37” N 130°36’12” E
19. lokakuuta 2023, Japani ⋅ ☀️ 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 atLue lisää
JapaniKagoshimaKōgakubu-mae-eki31°34’5” N 130°32’26” E
20. lokakuuta 2023, Japani ⋅ 🌧 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 10Lue lisää
JapaniKagoshima-kenIbusuki ShiWakiKaimon Dake31°10’39” N 130°31’56” E
21. lokakuuta 2023, Japani ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
The beautiful cone of Kaimon dake is nicknamed “Satsuma Fuji”.
Great and steep hike with wonderful views at the top.
JapaniKagoshima-kenIbusuki ShiShinnagayoshiKiyomi Dake31°14’34” N 130°35’9” E
22. lokakuuta 2023, Japani ⋅ ☀️ 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 inLue lisää
