I have always thought that Japan and Korea is so similar, in terms of culture, languages, foods, environment… That was why I picked Korea as the destination of my 1st overseas bikepacking trip. However, in just a few days, I found several interesting differences that I would like share. Korea is one of the few… Continue reading Differences between Japan and Korea (in the eyes of a traveller)
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(Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 3)
Oct. 12-16, 2023 I stayed at this guesthouse because I read from reviews on google map that it includes very rich homemade breakfast. Although I had to wait till 8AM for breakfast, it well worths it! The breakfast was buffet style of many different Korean pickled vegetables, handmade (some even handpicked) by the hostess. Also,… Continue reading (Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 3)
(Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 2)
Oct. 12-16, 2023 Next day, my breakfast was self-cooked eggs and bread again. This time I made 3 eggs. The eggs in Jeju seems fresh, so almost like fake! And then, I left the little town, passing fishing port and the view of Hallasan, and headed east. At the top of a slope, I wanted… Continue reading (Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 2)
(Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 1)
Oct. 12-16, 2023 Although I have been bikepacking, bike touring and camping around Japan for the last 3 years for almost 5000km, this is the 1st time I brought my bike overseas and going solo, in a country where I don’t know its language and Google Map does not work, so I was quite nervous… Continue reading (Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 1)
(Japan) Hiking @ Tanigawadake
Oct. 7, 2023 Tanigawadake is located in Yamanashi prefecture. Although it is only 1977m, it is made up of two sharp uphill, with a valley in between. The weather there could change rapidly and become very windy and cold, which makes it dangerous sometimes. In fact, when we hiked there in Oct., we also encountered… Continue reading (Japan) Hiking @ Tanigawadake
(Japan) Hiking @ Kinpusan
Sept. 10, 2023 Kinpusan is one of the popular mountains in Yamanashi prefecture of Kanto. Its height is 2599m, and there is a free parking lot for 30 cars at the entrance. It is quite easy access and perfect for a day trip. We recently visited there in Sept., just after rain and typhoon, so… Continue reading (Japan) Hiking @ Kinpusan
(Japan) Cycling Around Lake Biwa
Sept. 16-17, 2023 Lake Biwa (also called “Biwako”) is the largest fresh-water lake in Japan. It is located in Kansai area, just above Kyoto. I had always wanted to try cycling around Biwako. Recently, I found out from internet that there is a free parking lot in Misaki Park at the starting point, for people… Continue reading (Japan) Cycling Around Lake Biwa
(Japan) Best Places at South Izu
July 2023 This time we drove to Southern Izu to visit some of the best places. They are quite well-known to local Japanese, but not so known to foreigners. Yet, they are highly recommended, especially great to visit in the Summer. Ryugukutsu This a natural hidden sea cave next to Toji Beach, close of Shimoda… Continue reading (Japan) Best Places at South Izu
(Japan) Cycling Around Sado Island, Niigata
Aug. 6-11, 2023 Sado Island, belongs to Niigata Prefecture of Japan. Although it is the sixth largest island in Japan, it is not so well known to foreigners. As far as we cycled around the whole island (roughly 211km), we met only a handful of westerners. It is most well-known for having a gold mine,… Continue reading (Japan) Cycling Around Sado Island, Niigata
(Japan) Hiking & Camping @ Izu
May 27-28, 2023, Mount Amagi to Mount Daruma The Izusanryosen Trail is a nature trail with a total distance of approximately 43 km. Starting from Shuzenji Niji-no-sato in Izu City, it connects to Amagi Pass made famous by Izu Dancer via Mt. Daruma. It is a fascinating trail for hikers due to its bright and… Continue reading (Japan) Hiking & Camping @ Izu