Jos sattuu itsepalvelupesula matkan varrelle, niin niissä on yleensä tilaa ja isot ja hyvät koneet. Pesu ja kuivaus menee tunnissa. Hotellien koneet on aina välillä mitä sattuu.
Subscribed ! greetings from chiba, nice vid and can’t wait to watch in the next episode. It’s long journey please ride safe. Actually I’m about to do the same as you, ride from chiba to Hokkaido and all the way down to Fukuoka. If our time crosses we might meet each other somewhere north. Take care.
Bravo! from a fellow cyclist. You are brave to start at this time of year. Wait about a month and it will start to warm up. On those semi rural roads it's okay to ride at speed on the footpath. I personally avoid roads where you can't hear each car individually. That way you can hear cars coming before you see them. For long, narrow straight roads with no footpath, I generally look behind me every 10 seconds. If I see (or hear) a truck coming I stop on the grass and wait till it passes. I do the same for narrow tunnels: Ride fast in the middle of the lane. When a car enters the tunnel behind you, stop, get off, and wait against the wall until it passes. It's the only way to ensure absolute safety. Good luck!
I didn’t cycle around Japan, but our family did a road trip there a couple of years ago. We stayed on Sakurajima for a few nights, it was an interesting experience to be that close to an active volcano. Maybe one day I’ll do some riding there on my Surly.
I learnt some simple things from my seven cycling tours in Japan. Cycling with cleats is not suitable for the walking required at tourist sites. Jihanki (drink machines) can be very expensive on a daily basis ( supermarkets or large pharmacies offer better prices for bulk drinks /as well as hydration packs). Cheapest places to eat are usually ramen restaurants. Joining hotel clubs can reduce cost of staying in hotels. I always travelled with two pairs of footwear , a small folding umbrella . Convenience stores sell long /narrow towels that you can wrap around your neck (so many Japanese carry these), Workman stores have a good range of all weather clothing at very reasonable prices. Sun screen is a must as is moisture wipes and a small bag to carry your rubbish. Finding a place to stop eat a meal ( outside )and sit down can be rare. Supermarkets have cut price food packs late afternoon /early evening look for the women flocking to them. Setting mileages on a daily basis is a must as is finding camping sites and other accommodations. When in sizeable cities look for TIC (tourist information centres) many times I found that women worked there and also spoke English , they can arrange a place for you to bed down for the night. I rode from December to as late as June on my trips. Longest trips were from 2 to 3 months shortest were about four weeks. Always carry patch repair kit and brake pads , I carried 4 disc brake pads at all times.
Hey Markus, great video again, I am very happy youtube suggested the firdt episode to me. I am going on a bikepacking trip in japan for a month as well, starting may. Best preparation I could hope for 😁 Have a good time, looking forward to what's next.
Lay off those sodas. Wheat tea and an occasional sports drink and beer are all you need. Wash your clothes in the bathtub with shampoo and soap and then just use the dryer or hang it all night if you have time. I'm glad you didn't ride the coast road from Aira, it can be pretty hairy. Looks like you're having a great time hitting all the back roads…getting lost is great fun.
I was in Kagoshima last week, and stayed in the hotel on your right at 17:40, was sure I recognized the place.🤣 Rode around Sakurajima and it was fantastic. Enjoying your vids!
Kudos to you for battling those massive hills! I am really enjoying this series and look forward to the next episodes. I would love to cycle Japan some day but will tag along with you in the meantime. Cheers!
This is peak vending machine though. Economic factors are quickly seeing them go. Convenience stores + vending machines are much loved by tourists, but for the population here they have lost their lustre, and are now expensive and undesirable.
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Nice report. Curious which bike are you using for this journey ?
Jos sattuu itsepalvelupesula matkan varrelle, niin niissä on yleensä tilaa ja isot ja hyvät koneet. Pesu ja kuivaus menee tunnissa. Hotellien koneet on aina välillä mitä sattuu.
Here is the link to my ride map https://ridewithgps.com/trips/367348559
Subscribed ! greetings from chiba, nice vid and can’t wait to watch in the next episode. It’s long journey please ride safe. Actually I’m about to do the same as you, ride from chiba to Hokkaido and all the way down to Fukuoka. If our time crosses we might meet each other somewhere north. Take care.
Bravo! from a fellow cyclist.
You are brave to start at this time of year. Wait about a month and it will start to warm up. On those semi rural roads it's okay to ride at speed on the footpath. I personally avoid roads where you can't hear each car individually. That way you can hear cars coming before you see them. For long, narrow straight roads with no footpath, I generally look behind me every 10 seconds. If I see (or hear) a truck coming I stop on the grass and wait till it passes. I do the same for narrow tunnels: Ride fast in the middle of the lane. When a car enters the tunnel behind you, stop, get off, and wait against the wall until it passes. It's the only way to ensure absolute safety.
Good luck!
Subbed from India. Keep it up!
I didn’t cycle around Japan, but our family did a road trip there a couple of years ago. We stayed on Sakurajima for a few nights, it was an interesting experience to be that close to an active volcano. Maybe one day I’ll do some riding there on my Surly.
I learnt some simple things from my seven cycling tours in Japan. Cycling with cleats is not suitable for the walking required at tourist sites. Jihanki (drink machines) can be very expensive on a daily basis ( supermarkets or large pharmacies offer better prices for bulk drinks /as well as hydration packs). Cheapest places to eat are usually ramen restaurants. Joining hotel clubs can reduce cost of staying in hotels. I always travelled with two pairs of footwear , a small folding umbrella . Convenience stores sell long /narrow towels that you can wrap around your neck (so many Japanese carry these), Workman stores have a good range of all weather clothing at very reasonable prices. Sun screen is a must as is moisture wipes and a small bag to carry your rubbish. Finding a place to stop eat a meal ( outside )and sit down can be rare. Supermarkets have cut price food packs late afternoon /early evening look for the women flocking to them. Setting mileages on a daily basis is a must as is finding camping sites and other accommodations. When in sizeable cities look for TIC (tourist information centres) many times I found that women worked there and also spoke English , they can arrange a place for you to bed down for the night. I rode from December to as late as June on my trips. Longest trips were from 2 to 3 months shortest were about four weeks. Always carry patch repair kit and brake pads , I carried 4 disc brake pads at all times.
Hyvää settiä!
Hey Markus, great video again, I am very happy youtube suggested the firdt episode to me. I am going on a bikepacking trip in japan for a month as well, starting may. Best preparation I could hope for 😁 Have a good time, looking forward to what's next.
Lay off those sodas. Wheat tea and an occasional sports drink and beer are all you need. Wash your clothes in the bathtub with shampoo and soap and then just use the dryer or hang it all night if you have time. I'm glad you didn't ride the coast road from Aira, it can be pretty hairy. Looks like you're having a great time hitting all the back roads…getting lost is great fun.
That is fantastic ride! Real adventure, I will watch eargerly how you'll go through hardship of such trip?! Good luck!
You won't lose much weight if you keep on drinking all that sugar!
Vaihda ny hyvä ihminen takaisin suomen kieleen! Muuten jää jatkossa kaikki kattomatta!
E-bice?
I was in Kagoshima last week, and stayed in the hotel on your right at 17:40, was sure I recognized the place.🤣
Rode around Sakurajima and it was fantastic. Enjoying your vids!
Kudos to you for battling those massive hills! I am really enjoying this series and look forward to the next episodes. I would love to cycle Japan some day but will tag along with you in the meantime. Cheers!
bike check pls
I’ve cycled all over Japan. Drivers are generally respectful but sometimes they just don’t see you💦 What navigation are you using?
Amazing trip! Thanks for filming along the way.
29:00 bro, it says it has an auto detergent dispenser which means you don't have to put your own detergent. — 洗剤自動投入
This is peak vending machine though. Economic factors are quickly seeing them go. Convenience stores + vending machines are much loved by tourists, but for the population here they have lost their lustre, and are now expensive and undesirable.