BMW R1300 GSA | SHIRAKAWA GO BY MOTORBIKE
BMW R1300 GSA SHIRAKAWA GO BY MOTORBIKE
Join Satoh-san and me on an unforgettable ride from Tokyo to Shirakawa Go aboard the BMW R1300 GSA. 🚀 What starts as a scenic journey through Japan’s countryside quickly turns into a shocking discovery — Shirakawa Go is overflowing with tourists. Bus after bus unloads crowds into this UNESCO World Heritage village, leaving us stunned by just how packed it has become.
In this episode:
• 🏍️ Long-distance ride from Tokyo to Shirakawa Go
• 🌲 Stunning mountain roads and winter landscapes
• 🏯 Exploring the charm of Shirakawa Go’s traditional houses
• 😲 The overwhelming reality of Japan’s tourist boom
📸 Thumbnail: “JAPAN IS DROWNING IN TOURISTS” — and you’ll see why.
Whether you’re a rider, traveler, or curious about Japan’s changing tourism scene, this video captures the beauty, the culture, and the challenges of one of Japan’s most iconic destinations.
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11件のコメント
Hi Arch. Yet again a treat for the senses with great visuals and background music to ace it. 📽🎶15:15 – 14:05 👌Having been to some of those places in Fall, for me this vlog was beautifully nostalgic💙 Kudos to your friends as well and keep em' coming, Ride safe !!
… and did I tell you before – the jingle 🎵every time you fill petrol is an original , unique and " kawaii " 😊
白川郷素晴らしい景色ですね💛観光客が多すぎますね
遠い行程お疲れ様でした。
Awesome roads again Arch. What a damn! The excessive tourism seems to be getting worse everywhere… I enjoy exploring places in the off seasons, mostly quieter 😊
Thank you for the effort you put into sharing your treks across Japan. The drone shots and still photography are absolutely amazing, truly a feast for the eyes! 🇯🇵
It's a really beautiful view. And I love the feeling of running alongside you, whether it's with a new camera or something.
Nice vid. How did you pronounce Shirakawa? (Shit-a-kawa)? Thanks from Seattle.
Always entertaining videos..
Japan on my dream list..but need a lottery win..😊…
Your Japanese is superb..how long have you lived there?
..and your riding " buddies " ?
Work colleagues or maybe met online, or perhaps just house neighbours?
Just me being nosey 🙄
Take care..stay safe
WOW great scenery Arch…loved the colours of the trees 👌👏 Ride safe my friend.
A bit of drone work in there 👍
Drive there 3 years ago in June by car with my wife. Hardly any foreigners back then but your video had so many people dang that’s crazy really over tourism. Another place right after Shirakawago was Gujo Hachiman in Gifu. Hometown of my brother in law equally crowded but nice place to be because not so popular. How long did it take you to get there from Tokyo?