Japan’s Empty Roads… One Mistake | Project 47 Ep. 4

Japan's Best Kept Secret: Solo Adventure in the Wilds of Oita

I found a solo rider’s paradise in Oita, Japan—miles of empty winding roads, hidden shrines, and absolute silence. In this episode of Project 47, I leave the tourist trails behind to explore the rugged heart of Kyushu, proving that Japan’s wilderness is far more expansive than people realize.

From navigating misty mountain passes to discovering massive hidden waterfalls and stumbling upon a "Forest of Legends," this journey is about the freedom of the open road and the peace of the Japanese countryside. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to travel solo through the "real Japan" where the crowds don't go, this ride is for you.
What’s in this Episode:

⛺️ Solo Wild Camping: Finding the perfect spot to pitch a tent under the stars.

💦 The "Niagara of Japan": Discovering the massive Harajiri Falls.

⛩️ Hidden History: Exploring abandoned mountain shrines and ancient underwater caves.

🏍️ The Rider’s Life: Dealing with bike drops, loose mirrors, and the realities of long-distance touring.

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Chapters for the Adventure:

00:00 – Finding a Wild Camp: Starting the Oita Adventure

01:50 – The Fresh Springs of Mount Kuro

04:16 – Trying Oita’s Famous Toriten (Fried Chicken)

05:30 – Crossing the Giant Suspension Bridge

09:05 – Ryumon Falls: A Hidden Two-Tiered Oasis

11:23 – Exploring the Stone Pillars of Ura Yabakei

20:44 – Dropped the bike!: The Reality of Solo Riding

24:12 – The Abandoned Ruins of Kyusento-ji

26:05 – Roadside Repairs & Mountain Temples

30:52 – Chinoike Jigoku: A Hot Spring from Hell

32:36 – The Iwashita Collection: Rare Vintage Treasures

38:46 – Riding the Epic Ridges of Mount Yufu

43:41 – Harajiri Falls: The Niagara of Japan

45:54 – Chinda Falls: Surprisingly good waterfall

49:07 – Inazumi: Exploring Japan’s Longest Underwater Cave


🇯🇵 About Project 47

Japan is a unique country made up of 47 prefectures. My goal is to ride them all. This is Project 47! Join me on this epic Japan adventure as I embark on an incredible motorcycle travel journey across the country. In this motovlog, you'll experience the beauty of riding in Japan through scenic routes, ancient shrines, and local culinary stops, all part of my quest to explore the 47 prefectures of Japan. ✨🎬 So sit back, relax and enjoy the whole journey, there is a lot to see!

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📍 Locations in this video: Oita Prefecture, Kyushu Region

🏍️ The Bike: Triumph Scrambler 400X

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