Kurashiki canals and Himeji Castle
After exploring and enjoying the sights of Shikoku, my ferry across the Seto Inland Sea
cycling
Cycling the Seto Inland Sea
Leaving Hiroshima behind, I begin the cycle ride towards Onomochi and the start of the
Leaving Kyushu for Honshu
With the storm having passed, it’s time to get riding again and leaving Kyushu for
Fukuoka citybreak
Fukuoka is Kyushu’s largest and most populous city, considered a cool destination for most Japanese.
Three days into Fukuoka
Setting out from Nagasaki, I have three days of cycling planned on the way north.
The hells of Beppu (and the hell of riding there)
Waking at the campsite in Takachiho, I find my tent soaked and a small puddle
North from Miyazaki City into the mountains
After a night in a cozy hotel in Aoshima, complete with an open-air bath and
Shrines and campsites, from Shibushi to Aoshima
As the storm passes, the forecast is overcast with occasional drizzle. Though my WarmShowers hosts
Farming life in Kishira
Arriving in the coastal town of Kishira riding downhill, the view is beautiful – a
Cycling along the bay from Kirishima to Kamikawa
Panniers attached, water bottles filled, I finally set off from the guesthouse onto the open