Hofu - Suo O-Hashi Bridge in Yamaguchi
This is a pleasant, relatively easy 80km ride along the river Saba and around the Chou peninsula, including crossing the rather spectacular Suo O-Hashi bridge. Passing through several quiet Japanese villages this ride can easily be completed in 4 and half hours allowing for a break en-route.
Bike Carrying Bag Review: Doppelganger Carrying Bag (dcb168-bk)
In Japan you can take bikes on trains including Shinkansen free of charge with no need for prior booking, but you need to carry them in bike bags called Rinko 輪行 bag. Please refer to our article below or further information on taking your bike on trains in Japan. Travelling-on-trains-including-shinkansen-with-bicycles-in-japan
Road signs you need to know to cycle in Japan
If you want to cycle around Japan, you should be familiar with and recognise the meaning of basic road signs. You do not need advanced Japanese knowledge, as road signs in Japan generally comply with most international standards and are mainly pictorial, making them easy to comprehend. Generally red colour and/or diagonal line indicates […]