Cycling Japan’s Hidden Gems 🌸 Mountains & Countryside in Kyushu

Cycling Japan’s Hidden Gems 🌸 Mountains & Countryside in Kyushu

Last year was fun — 9 days of fun. But this year, I wanted more. More to see, more to learn, and more to share.

So I returned to Japan in spring, chasing cherry blossoms by bike through Kyushu’s mountains and coastlines — before crossing the sea to discover Korea’s hidden climbs and quiet roads. 🌸🚴

This film is Part 1 of my journey: a spring ride across Japan and Korea. Over 40 days, I searched for blossoms, explored ancient castles, and cycled volcanic landscapes — from Kumamoto and Mount Aso to the southern tip of Cape Sata.

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing cherry blossoms in Japan or riding through Korea’s countryside, I hope this journey gives you a taste of what to expect.

Part 2 – The Korean Ride (coming soon)
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Chapters
00:00: Spring is here
01:22: Takaharu
05:45: Castle Loop
08:36: Mount Wanitsuka
10:44: To Kagoshima
11:57: Ibusuki Skyline
16:33: Sakurajima
19:14: Fukuoka
21:08: Sefuri & kusenbuyama
26:19: Kumamoto
30:13: Mount Aso
37:33: Mount Unzen
42:15: Cape Sata

Gear I used:
🎥 Sony ZV-E10, DJI Pocket 3, GoPro Hero 12
🚴 Winspace T1500D

My favourite food:
Musubi ramen – https://maps.app.goo.gl/pvsjTLFsRTpRdrxx5
Sushitora, Miyakonojo City: https://maps.app.goo.gl/X6EgBBJPmsDNWMbA7
No-frills Yakiniku: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QFxSYUYY3G1qSzTP7

Follow my rides & updates:
📍 Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/92288555
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leolithic/

Routes:
Through the volcano: https://www.strava.com/activities/14296994570
Sekinoo Falls: https://www.strava.com/activities/14237598834
Maruo Falls: https://www.strava.com/activities/14112225203
Mt. Wanitsuka: https://www.strava.com/activities/14219032226
Castle loop: https://www.strava.com/activities/14016329206
Ibusuki Skyline: https://www.strava.com/activities/14025912543
Sakurajima: https://www.strava.com/activities/14034856898
Fukuoka 2P: https://www.strava.com/activities/14209826948
Mt. Aso: https://www.strava.com/activities/14151735311
Mt. Unzen: https://www.strava.com/activities/14161608687
Cape Sata: https://www.strava.com/activities/14287551358

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