I Finally Made It to Tokyo! | 14 Days Cycling from Osaka to Tokyo| BIKEPACKING in JAPAN Part 4

I Finally Made It to Tokyo! | 14 Days Cycling from Osaka to Tokyo| BIKEPACKING in JAPAN Part 4

The FINAL episode of my Osaka to Tokyo cycling adventure!
Days 11-14 were the most challenging yet rewarding part of this journey. From Shizuoka, I cycled through mountainous terrain to Kofu in Yamanashi prefecture, then pushed through to Otsuki, Hachioji, and finally reached TOKYO! This episode has everything – Mount Fuji views, mountain climbs, beautiful autumn forests, unexpected encounters, and even a flat tire right before the finish line.

ROUTE COVERED:
Day 11: Shizuoka to Kofu (Yamanashi)
Day 12: Kofu to Otsuki
Day 13: Otsuki to Hachioji
Day 14: Hachioji to Tokyo

HIGHLIGHTS:
– Stunning Mount Fuji views on Day 11
– Challenging mountain routes and climbs
– Cycling through autumn colored forests
– Meeting a Japanese elderly man playing flute by the river – unforgettable moment
– Tokyo Tower – the moment I realized I made it
– Flat tire drama right before reaching Tokyo
– Packing up the Polygon Tambora for the flight home
– 14 days, countless kilometers, one incredible journey

MY BIKE: Polygon Tambora A4 – Made it all the way from Osaka to Tokyo without any major issues. This bike is a beast!

From the busy streets of Osaka to the mountains of Yamanashi, and finally the iconic Tokyo Tower – this journey showed me a side of Japan most people never see. Bike touring is the best way to truly experience a country.

PREVIOUS EPISODE:
Episode 1: Osaka to Kyoto to Ritto : https://youtu.be/3Z15cjBp7Jw?si=ZgVIizVAJIqKPjnp
Episode 2: Ritto to Toyohashi via Hikone and Nagoya : https://youtu.be/YgQdXbEvj-Y?si=bPQEVqV08cI0Yd_y
Episode 3: Toyohashi to Shizuoka : https://youtu.be/UUPOVbKxdIA?si=EHBAyZDqaguxLHc5

Thank you for following this journey from start to finish! Questions about bike touring in Japan? Drop them in the comments! Like and subscribe if you enjoyed this series!