Why You Should Cycle Around Hokkaido - Japan Bike Trip #1
I take a ferry to Hokkaido and spend three weeks cycling around it.
I visit national parks, search for bears, climb mountains, and enjoy the beautiful scenery (when I'm not stuck in clouds).
This is the first video from my Japan bike trip.
In summer 2017, I finished my job and set off to cycle Japan from north to south. Cape Soya to Cape Sata.
Although I've travelled to many places in Japan, this Hokkaido bike trip was my favourite!
The National Parks I visited were:
- Rishiri Rebun Sarobetsu National Park
- Shiretoko National Park
- Akan National Park
- Daisetsuzan National Park
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Route (This video): Tottori to Maizuru. Ferry to Otaru. Loop of Hokkaido.
Japan bike trip route (in full):
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Artist: Lemolo
Song: Open Air
7 Tips For Cycle Touring in Japan (2018)
My top tips for cycle touring in Japan! How to find free campsites, route planning, and more.
Since posting four videos about my Japan Bike trip from Cape Soya to Cape Sata, some people have been asking me questions about cycling in Japan.
So here are my tips for cycle touring in Japan. There's also an FAQ section at the end where I cover a few more questions.
If you have any other questions, ask in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them.
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My next trip starts in July and I'll cycle the Americas. I'll start in Vancouver and cycle towards South America
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My Japan Bike Trip Route -
Links and Search Tips:
Best info about Hokkaido -
Free camping and Onsen Facebook Page -
Ferry Guide -
Search tips: (from video)
Onsen - 温泉
Sento - 銭湯
Camping ground - キャンプ場
Park - 公園
Roadside station - 道の駅
Internet Cafe's:
インタネットカフェ
Jiyu Kukan - 自遊空間
Kiakatsu Club - 快活CLUB (Another one that I didn't mention in the video)
Japan's Most Beautiful Cycling Route | Shimanami Kaido Travel Guide
Shimanami Kaido is one of Japan's most famous cycling routes connecting the main island Honshu with Shikoku.
Ever since I heard about this bikeway a few months ago, I knew I had to travel there some day to experience it for myself!!
So, I packed up my bags, bought a Shinkansen ticket and took a spontaneous trip down to Onomichi, Hiroshima.
Shimanami Kaido Bikeway runs between Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture and Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, hopping across 6 islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
You can start your journey from either the Hiroshima side or the Ehime side. I started from the Hiroshima side because the views get better and better as you go along towards Ehime.
So, hope you enjoy the new adventure with me and let me know in the comments something you have always wanted to do!! And then MAKE time for it and actually go do it! :D
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We Cycled to Shirakawago from Kanazawa (One of the Most Beautiful Bike Routes in Japan!)
We rode 64 miles (103km) with 7500' of elevation from just outside Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go (白川郷), a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Our route took us through 3 prefectures (Ishikawa, Toyama, and Gifu), over steep mountain passes, and across beautiful bridges. Seeing the Sho River gorge by bike is incredible. It was definitely an adventurous route at times, but the stunning scenery (both along the way and in the village) is something I'll never forget!
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Tips, Tricks and Routes for Cycling in Japan, Cyclist Paradise!
So after countless questions, I realized it was time to tackle some basic tips and tricks if you plan on Cycling in Japan. A quick simple tutorial on how to find popular climbs and roads with the help of Strava Heatmaps, and combining that with Ride with GPS to build your own routes.
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- The Routes discussed in the video -
Mitsumine Shrine (The route I rode in the start of the video)
Tomin no Mori & Tsuru Pass
Ome Temple Loop
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Japan Bike Trip #3 - Cycling Across Honshu (2017)
Part 3 of my Japan bike trip! I cycle from Sendai to Tottori via Tokyo and Kyoto.
First, I visit some tourist spots like Ouchijuku and Nikko, then stop in Tokyo for a few days.
From here I take the busy route from Tokyo to Nagoya, then get into the countryside, cycling along lake Biwa before finally arriving in Tottori, my old hometown.
This is the 3rd video from my Japan bike trip.
In summer 2017, I finished my job and set off to cycle Japan from north to south. Cape Soya to Cape Sata.
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Route (This video): Sendai to Tottori, via Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto.
Japan bike trip route (in full):
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The 126ers - Secret Conversations
Chris Zabriskie - The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan
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Road Angels in Japan [Ep 62]
Sometimes you come across people on the road that offer you guidence, help you and unconditionally give you support. This episode features a number of people that. did just that for me during my bike tour through Japan.
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????600km Bicycle Trip in Hokkaido! Japan Travel Vlog????????
A while back ago, I had an amazing bicycle trip in Hokkaido, Japan. I traveled around 600km in a week. It was by far the most amazing experience I had in Japan. The scenery, people and the food... everything was so magical.
Most people only go to Sapporo, Otaru and Hakodate, but this huge prefecture of Japan has so much more to offer.
I hope this was interesting! You can watch the whole series from the playlist below. It has better graphics (4K) and un-cut scenes.
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Episode 1 - Beginning our cycle tour in Hokkaido, Japan. | On a Wild Ride
Come follow us as we begin our journey from Manchester, UK to Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan. In this episode, we fly to Japan and begin our cycle tour in Wakkanai, we cycle from Wakkanai and head north passing Cape Soya before heading south towards our end goal of reaching Fukuoka.
This is the first video of many that will come as we continue our tour over the next year so please subscribe if you'd like to follow along.
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Hokkaido Bicycle Tour 2018: Part 1_ Let's go to Hokkaido, JAPAN!
My very first Solo Bicycle Tour Travel. I travel to Japan 2nd largest northern most island of Hokkaido, separated by the Tsugaru strait from Honshu mainland of Japan. I'm checked in for 2 nights at the Air Hostel LLC in Chitose, 12min from Airport. Great Hostel (recommended) with options for single rooms available. I realized that I wasn't mentally prepared for what I was getting into, over planned my routes, being overconfident of my abilities I had to make some changes to my agenda. Pre ride check list all good, body ok, mind... not so ready yet! Getting ready for the ride into the unknown.
Air Hostel LLC
Camera: Sony ActionCam AS300
Canon Power shot Digital Camera
Bicycle: Vintage 1981 Miyata 1000
Tires: Continental Ride Tour extra puncture resistant
27 x 1 1/4
Essential Gears:
Tent- Eureka Midori 2 Solo
Panniers- Axiom 40L Hydracore waterproof
Waterproof Dry bag
1/4 foam sleeping mat
EcoTek inflatable ultralight sleeping pad
Fleece sleeping bag 50F
Ultralight compact mini stove burner
Propane gas (purchased in Hokkaido)
inflatable pillow
First Aid Kit w/ snake bite suction
FrogTog rain gear
Bell front handle bar bag with mount
Mini camp LED lights/flash light
Mosquito coil/repellant (purchased in Hokkaido)
Bicycle tools, repair kits, spare parts
Bicycle lights/reflective vest (recommended in Tunnels)
stainless 12oz. cup/cooking ware
Multi pocket utensil -knife, fork, spoon
electrical tape/zip ties
2 power banks/electronic chargers
Tablet
Laptop
Cell phone
Drone
…..all others items personal preferences!
Hokkaido Bicycle Tour Part 13_Naganuma- SAPPORO-Chitose Final ride
Final ride of my Hokkaido Bicycle Tour I take you 80km from Naganuma to Sapporo, the capital city of Hokkaido and then back to Chitose, relax in a Park Campsite just nearby my starting point 3 weeks prior. Best weather in 3 weeks I've cycled in Hokkaido! Clear Blue skies, Sunny and cool low to mid 70's :)
Music: Nicolai Heidlas Sunrise
Japan Bike Trip #2 - Southern Hokkaido and Tohoku (Re-upload With Audio)
(I'm uploading this video for again with a new song because the audio was removed from the first one.)
I return to continue my Japan bike trip. The weather is turning colder and while the Autumn leaves are amazing, I have to camp in below 0°C temperatures for the first time in my life.
In summer 2017, I finished my job and set off to cycle Japan from north to south. Cape Soya to Cape Sata.
This is the 2nd video from my Japan bike trip.
Music
Artist: Michael G Moore -
Song: Wonderwall (Oasis Cover)
Artist: Michael G Moore -
Song: D'you Know What I Mean? (Oasis Cover)
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Route (This video): Sapporo to Sendai
Japan bike trip route (in full):
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Bike Touring Across Japan #1 - Kyushu Part 1
Recorded April 2023
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Music by Mr Tav - Lost In Space -
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Hokkaido Bicycle Tour: Part 3_Lake Shikotsu to Lake Toya
More rain and drop in temperature forecast we ride out 71km from Lake Shikotsu to Lake Toya Greenstay AutoCampgrounds. A 310m mountain pass, long narrow tunnels at the peak and a fulfilled lunch at the half way point at Mushroom Kingdom Market Place. Best Camp site so far on this tour I stayed extra night while my companion Xavier will continue riding south to Honshu mainland of Japan. Weather clears up finally seeing blue skies and sunshine!
Camera: Sony Action Cam AS300
Canon Powershot Digital camera
Bicycle: Vintage 1981 Miyata 1000
Music: Kontinuum First Rain
Lake Toya :
Mushroom Kingdom Hokkaido:
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2008 Hokkaido Japan Bicycle Journey
This is a 2600 kilometer bicycle journey from Tokyo to Soya Misaki in Hokkaido and beyond in 2008.
Hokkaido Bicycle Tour Part 8_Iwanai to Yoichi- Dangerous Tunnel pass!
**Estimated prices for Hotel subject to changes**
Leaving Iwanai into National Rt. 5 to Yoichi town, stay in Petit Hotel North Shore. Dangerous narrow tunnels and close encounter with a snake by a waterfall. Tallest Pepsi can for 100yen! A typhoon was expected to pass over the weekend, still monitoring weather deciding to camp or stay in Hotel.
Camera: Sony AS300 and Canon Power shot digital camera
Music: Pop Happy water lily
Bicycle: Vintage 1981 Miyata 1000
Bike ride around the seafront in Southend on sea
Japan Bike Trip #2 - Southern Hokkaido and Tohoku (2017)
NEW VERSION WITH AUDIO:
I return to continue my Japan bike trip. The weather is turning colder and while the Autumn leaves are amazing, I have to camp in below 0°C temperatures for the first time in my life.
In summer 2017, I finished my job and set off to cycle Japan from north to south. Cape Soya to Cape Sata.
This is the 2nd video from my Japan bike trip.
Music
Artist: Michael G Moore -
Song: Wonderwall (Oasis Cover)
Artist: Coldplay
Song: Paradise (Instrumental)
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Route (This video): Sapporo to Sendai
Japan bike trip route (in full):
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JAPAN BY BICYCLE. 1080 60P
Urban Japan. Houses. Streets. People of Japan. By Mamachari. In 1080 60p.
BIKEPACKING JAPAN: 1,800 km from Hokkaido to Hiroshima
Alex , Travis, and I bikepack some 1,800 km across Japan over 25 days. Our journey took us from Chitose, Hokkaido to Hiroshima.
We almost got attacked by a monkey, our camp was flooded by a super-typhoon one night, and much karaoke was sung.
A re-upload from my personal channel from 2017 titled Tour de Giajain Smash.
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