🚴♂️ 20251014 日本單車環四國一周認證 12日 + 島波海道 D12
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尾道 → 倉敷 → 岡山 → 高松機場📏 今日行程：文化巡禮 × 悠然返程 × 旅程的句點
經過連續十一天的跨山越海，今天不再踩踏車輪，而是讓心靜下來，慢慢回望這一路的風景。
早晨 8:30，巴士從尾道出發。窗外天色陰霾，天空被厚厚雲層覆蓋，卻也替這趟告別之日添上幾分淡淡的離愁。
約莫十點抵達 倉敷美觀地區。這座古老的城鎮，曾是江戶時代的商業重鎮與米倉之鄉，「倉敷」一名正是源於「米倉」的意象。河畔楊柳搖曳，白牆黑瓦的古倉倒映在清澈的水面上，街道兩旁排列著傳統屋舍與木造橋樑，時光彷彿在這裡靜止。
這裡的街景被譽為「日本歷史的美麗風土地」，保留著江戶繁華的餘韻與人文氣息。遊人漫步其間，可以隨興造訪手工藝品店、倉敷限定土產店、和菓子舖與陶藝坊。最吸引人的是 備前燒——以高溫燒製的陶器表面呈現自然色澤，每一件都獨一無二。在微涼的空氣裡，倉敷的街道像一幅流動的畫，安靜卻有生命力。
中午 12:00，大家在歷史建築改造的 倉敷アイビースクエア（Ivy Square） 享用西式午餐。紅磚牆外長滿蔦藤，庭院靜謐，飯後的咖啡香伴隨笑聲在空氣中蔓延。
13:15 離開倉敷，巴士繼續北行。約 14:00 抵達 岡山後樂園——與金澤兼六園、水戶偕樂園並列為「日本三大名園」。庭園由岡山藩第二代藩主池田綱政於江戶時期建造，原為休憩之所。園中小徑蜿蜒、池水清澈，松林、石橋與茶屋錯落其間，構成一幅靜謐的詩畫。即便今日天空陰沉，後樂園的景致仍自有一種淡雅之美。
園內的花木依時而綻放，春櫻、夏蓮、秋楓、冬梅，四季更迭如樂章。
1952 年被列為「特別名勝」，更在《米其林綠色指南》中獲得三星評價。漫步其中，彷彿穿越回江戶時代，感受昔日大名的閒適與氣度。
15:30，巴士離開岡山後樂園，途經岡山車站，先送別四位來自美國的車友。擁抱與合影之間，滿滿的不捨與感激。接著車隊駛上 瀨戶大橋——這座橫跨本州與四國的偉大工程，在陰天的海面上顯得格外壯麗。
遠處海霧繚繞，海鳥低飛，這條跨海的橋彷彿也在訴說著旅程的延續。
17:30，全員抵達 高松機場。托運行李、通關、互道珍重。
一張張笑臉，一次次擁抱，彷彿都在說著：「再見，也許只是下一次出發的開始。」
就這樣，這場看似無盡的單車騎旅在今日暫告一段落。
十二天來，我們用雙輪丈量四國與瀨戶內海的風景，也用心靈感受日本的山川人情。多年後，當再度想起這段旅程，仍會為那個每天奮力踩踏、雙眼飽覽壯闊景色的自己，微笑喝采——人生不枉此行！
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🚴♂️ October 14, 2025｜Japan Shikoku Round-Island Cycling Certification 12-Day Tour + Shimanami Kaido D12｜Onomichi → Kurashiki → Okayama → Takamatsu Airport
📏 Theme of the Day: Cultural Stroll × Gentle Return × The Journey’s Finale
After eleven days of climbing mountains and crossing seas, today the wheels finally rest.
Instead of riding, we let our hearts slow down and savor the memories of this long journey.
At 8:30 a.m., the bus departed from Onomichi. The sky was overcast, wrapped in a soft gray, adding a touch of wistful calm to this farewell day.
Around 10:00 a.m., we arrived at the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, a beautifully preserved district that once flourished as a merchant hub during the Edo period.
The name Kurashiki originates from “kura,” meaning storehouse—and even today, many of these traditional white-walled warehouses remain along the willow-lined canal.
The black tiles, wooden bridges, and mirrored reflections in the calm water create a sense that time here has quietly paused.
The quarter, often called “one of Japan’s most beautiful historic townscapes,” still exudes the cultural refinement of old Japan.
Visitors stroll through craft shops, sweet shops, and boutiques selling Kurashiki-exclusive souvenirs.
Among them, Bizen pottery stands out—fired at high temperatures to produce its natural earthy tones, every piece unique and full of character.
In the cool morning air, the streets of Kurashiki felt like a living painting—silent, poetic, and alive with history.
At noon, we enjoyed a Western-style lunch at Kurashiki Ivy Square, a former textile mill turned heritage hotel and restaurant.
The red brick walls covered in ivy and the quiet courtyard created the perfect atmosphere for reflection.
The aroma of post-lunch coffee mingled with soft laughter, marking a peaceful pause before the final leg of our journey.
Departing Kurashiki at 1:15 p.m., the bus continued north, reaching Okayama Kōraku-en Garden around 2:00 p.m.
This vast garden, built by Lord Ikeda Tsunamasa in the Edo period, is one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, alongside Kenroku-en in Kanazawa and Kairaku-en in Mito.
Stone bridges, teahouses, ponds, and pine groves blend harmoniously into a masterpiece of tranquility.
Even under the overcast sky, the garden radiated an understated grace that seemed to transcend time.
Seasonal flowers bloom here year-round—cherry blossoms in spring, lotus in summer, crimson maples in autumn, and plum blossoms in winter.
Designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty in 1952 and awarded three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, the garden offers a serene glimpse into the refined aesthetics of Edo-era Japan.
Walking through its winding paths felt like stepping into a different century, where stillness itself became art.
At 3:30 p.m., we departed Okayama Kōraku-en, stopping first at Okayama Station to bid farewell to four of our American teammates.
There were warm embraces, group photos, and quiet gratitude—proof of friendships forged through shared miles.
The bus then continued across the majestic Seto Ohashi Bridge, linking Honshu and Shikoku.
Even under gray skies, the bridge towered gracefully above the misty sea, its long span symbolizing both connection and continuation.
Seabirds glided alongside us, and in that moment, the rhythm of the road felt like the heartbeat of the journey itself.
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