I just got back from a quick 7 day tour from Osaka to Yonago via Lake Biwa and thought I'd share some of my favorite images along the way. 530km, 4720m of climbing, and lots of ice cream. I was on the road the first week of May, and had mildly chilly mornings at 50deg F, and warmed up to mid/high 70's each day. Only had to ride about an hour in the rain. Since it was such a short trip and during Golden Week, I decided to book hotels for each night instead of hauling camp gear.
I only had bags about half full to start with, leaving plenty of room for gifts and candy to bring home!
Echoing others here, Japan is superb for touring. Easy access to food/water seemingly every few km's no matter where you are, Very low risk of bike theft, cheap hotels, beautiful scenery, and busy cities to get lost in. This is my fourth tour here, bringing me up to about 15 weeks total. Im hoping to do the full length of the country once my kiddo graduates and i can take 3 months off. I'd definitely recommend it as a touring destination!
by Key-Macaroon1047
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Amazing! Hope you had a great time. Looks like it. Those meki no ekie stops with all the soft serve ice creams and the onsens make the long days on the road a true joy.