Heya
I'm James, and as you might be able to tell, I'm Australian. Did a year of university in Osaka ~6 years ago with my bicycle, spent more time riding than in class (including some touring to Hokkaido and also Kagoshima). I'm looking at taking a trip down memory lane in April, rough plan being around a week in each of:
Kyushu - I think I've seen mentions of Omura bay here? All the peninsulas etc on the west coast look like they'd be fun. Potentially Aso but not sure whether the volcano being off-limits impacts things much, and though I'd like to get back to Kagoshima it might be a bit far/off track
Shikoku - Easy to get a ferry from Kyushu, have some friends and shouldn't be very built up (as I remember parts of the coast of Honshu to be) - also a good way via Awaji-shima to get to Osaka
Kansai - The old stomping ground! Some Minoh loops, Mt Rokko and far side of Kyoto
Tokyo - Would love to cruise the streets! I went to Kawaguchiko and it was super pretty, so might take a couple of days to go out and have a crack at Mt Fuji
Hoping I can find my rinko-kaban otherwise I'll pick something up to give me flexibility with the train. Little bit ambitious but I'm looking at a backpack with bare minimum of clothing, and then staying with friends/where ever.
I'm doing some thread searches and all that, but would appreciate if anyone had route recommendations or advice for areas to visit - look forward to getting out with some of you when I'm in Tokyo!
Cheers
James
I'm James, and as you might be able to tell, I'm Australian. Did a year of university in Osaka ~6 years ago with my bicycle, spent more time riding than in class (including some touring to Hokkaido and also Kagoshima). I'm looking at taking a trip down memory lane in April, rough plan being around a week in each of:
Kyushu - I think I've seen mentions of Omura bay here? All the peninsulas etc on the west coast look like they'd be fun. Potentially Aso but not sure whether the volcano being off-limits impacts things much, and though I'd like to get back to Kagoshima it might be a bit far/off track
Shikoku - Easy to get a ferry from Kyushu, have some friends and shouldn't be very built up (as I remember parts of the coast of Honshu to be) - also a good way via Awaji-shima to get to Osaka
Kansai - The old stomping ground! Some Minoh loops, Mt Rokko and far side of Kyoto
Tokyo - Would love to cruise the streets! I went to Kawaguchiko and it was super pretty, so might take a couple of days to go out and have a crack at Mt Fuji
Hoping I can find my rinko-kaban otherwise I'll pick something up to give me flexibility with the train. Little bit ambitious but I'm looking at a backpack with bare minimum of clothing, and then staying with friends/where ever.
I'm doing some thread searches and all that, but would appreciate if anyone had route recommendations or advice for areas to visit - look forward to getting out with some of you when I'm in Tokyo!
Cheers
James