The Search for Japan’s Best Cycling Routes 🌸🚴

Last year was fun — 9 days of fun. But this year, I wanted more. More to see, more to learn, and more to share.

So I returned to Japan in spring, chasing cherry blossoms by bike through Kyushu’s mountains and coastlines — before crossing the sea to discover Korea’s hidden climbs and quiet roads. 🌸🚴

This is Part 1 of my journey: a spring ride across Japan and Korea. Over 40 days, I searched for blossoms, explored ancient castles, and cycled volcanic landscapes — from Kumamoto and Mount Aso to the southern tip of Cape Sata.

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing cherry blossoms in Japan or riding through Korea’s countryside, I hope this journey gives you a taste of what to expect.

Part 2 – The Korean Ride (coming soon)
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Chapters
00:00 - Spring is here
01:22 - Takaharu
05:45 - Castle Loop
08:36 - Mount Wanitsuka
10:44 - To Kagoshima
11:57 - Ibusuki Skyline
16:33 - Sakurajima
19:14 - Fukuoka
21:08 - Sefuri & kusenbuyama
26:19 - Kumamoto
30:13 - Mount Aso
37:33 - Mount Unzen
42:15 - Cape Sata

Gear I used:
🎥 Sony ZV-E10, DJI Pocket 3, GoPro Hero 12
🚴 Winspace T1500D

My favourite food:
Musubi ramen - https://maps.app.goo.gl/pvsjTLFsRTpRd...
Sushitora, Miyakonojo City: https://maps.app.goo.gl/X6EgBBJPmsDNW...
No-frills Yakiniku: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QFxSYUYY3G1qS...


Follow my rides & updates:
📍 Strava:   / strava  
📷 Instagram:   / leolithic  

Routes:
Through the volcano:   / strava  
Sekinoo Falls:   / strava  
Maruo Falls:   / strava  
Mt. Wanitsuka:   / strava  
Castle loop:   / strava  
Ibusuki Skyline:   / strava  
Sakurajima:   / strava  
Fukuoka 2P:   / strava  
Mt. Aso:   / strava  
Mt. Unzen:   / strava  
Cape Sata:   / strava  

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