Hi Aaron, I noticed you rode through some tunnels. Am I correct to assume there’s no restriction for bikes inside tunnels?
@aaronwende718 күн бұрын
yep no probs. as long not expressway.
@EdwinLeong-l9l18 күн бұрын
Hi Aaron, I noticed you rode through some tunnels. Am I correct to assume there’s no restriction for bikes inside tunnels?
@aaronwende718 күн бұрын
@@EdwinLeong-l9l hey hi. Valid question. As long as it is not expressway (roads with toll charges). Have ridden inside such tunnels in many parts of Japan and Taiwan. But do exercise caution, some tunnels do have a wider pavement at the side. When roads are busy, I will use the pavement in the tunnel instead. In the video I just rode through some of the tunnels in north Okinawa as there ain't much vehicles.
@yhtey1420 күн бұрын
Beautifully done!
@aaronwende720 күн бұрын
@@yhtey14 thanks for the encouragement :)
@Ataraxist21 күн бұрын
Which time of the year was this? Aug?
@aaronwende721 күн бұрын
Yea, this is our summer Japan trip. Early August. Honestly very hot 🥵. I visited during winter 2010, so summer is actually very refreshing scenery too.
@aaronwende722 күн бұрын
Which of the 3 Gassho-zukuri villages is your fav? Take a pick & leave a comment :) 1. Shirakawa-go 白川郷 2. Suganuma 相倉 3. Ainokura 相倉
@staffphysicaleducationseet8350Ай бұрын
Hi what a fantastic video! Exactly what I was looking for. Am planning to visit Okinawa next June with my B. All the additional info is very useful. May I ask why did you choose to do it clockwise?
@aaronwende7Ай бұрын
@@staffphysicaleducationseet8350 thanks for checking out my Okinawa cycling vlog :) glad it is helpful in your planning. Driving in Okinawa is left side of road for slow vehicles. I want to keep as close to the sea coast whenever I can to take photos/videos. This will be more obvious when in North eastern Okinawa where there can be no pavement and cycling mainly on roads. I enjoy the scenery better.
@staffphysicaleducationseet8350Ай бұрын
@aaronwende7 That's a good decision. Understand. I hope to be able to check in with along my planning process if possible. Although this video is a great help already.
@aaronwende7Ай бұрын
@@staffphysicaleducationseet8350 some cyclists did ask me some valid questions and one of them is, I feel is good to bring along a Brompton cover bag. in my video, you will see the Brompton cover bag strapped just behind the saddle. it's a just in case if need to board some public transportation to get to a city.
@KokWah-x2xАй бұрын
is it because the jap transport system does not allow bikes without bags on board? At some pt of the video I can feel your sense of helplessness wrt to the weather conditions. I am glad you made it. I hope to complete the round.
@aaronwende7Ай бұрын
@@KokWah-x2x Yes, it is related to bringing bikes into their public transport. In my previous travels in other parts of Japan, you need to cover up your folded Brompton to go up a train. Same goes for example, taking the high speed rail in Taiwan. So I thought I would bring the Brompton bike cover, just in case I needed to board a bus when things get tough. But yes, the moment I reached the northern tip of Okinawa, I was so tired. thankfully didn't activate the bike bag to board a bus at Cape Hedo and it was indeed rewarding to persevere through the ride safely. April is supposed to be a good time for cycling in Okinawa apparently.
@mizaru84Ай бұрын
I'm going to Okinawa next month with family and kids. Do u know where I can rent bicycles?
@aaronwende7Ай бұрын
@@mizaru84 hey hi. I wouldn't know about bicycle rental in Okinawa. I was reading up someone's cycling trip in Okinawa recently and he rented bicycle from this link. okirin.ti-da.net/e11124266.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawGVTHlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZetBtc-XR67Lj4ybtnSefgaHnOXR_mLz98tcRbwhD-p2LqtjhqUByUGKw_aem_EtYKfnOugaWPnXnIAhsR4Q
@thiefgarrett6671Ай бұрын
Great Vlog! Hope it gets more views
@aaronwende7Ай бұрын
@@thiefgarrett6671 thank you so much for the encouragement :)
@roaming_bearАй бұрын
이번 봄에 기후에 다녀왔습니다. 같은 기후를 다녀왔지만, 영상미가 수준이 다르네요. 덕분에 좋은 자극이 되네요😊 579번째 구독자 타이틀은 한국에서 가져갑니다😉
@aaronwende7Ай бұрын
@@roaming_bear thank you so much for watching and for the support. Our Gifu trip in summer in Aug 2024 is actually pretty hot 🥵. Still we enjoyed it as these 2 towns is a beautiful discovery for us.
@aaronwende7Ай бұрын
Have you been to these 2 charming towns in Gifu Japan? Comment and share your travel experiences. :)
@elnous2 ай бұрын
How beautiful!!! The aquarium is amazing, and it's a great idea to put together a complete GPX for the end!! Thank you so much for sharing! :)
@aaronwende72 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much for watching. Yea the aquarium is amazing indeed and can feel the sea creatures seem pretty happy and well taken care of. Always an accomplishment to put together the entire gps data forming the outline of the island :)
@Ataraxist2 ай бұрын
Where did u leave your bike box? Airport locker service? How much did it cost u?
@aaronwende72 ай бұрын
www.naha-airport.co.jp/en/service/shipping/baggage/ Hands Free Baggage Storage Service located at the domestic airport area. as my Brompton soft bag is foldable, it falls within S (Under 119 cm)・・・\400yen per day.
@Ataraxist2 ай бұрын
@@aaronwende7 would it cheaper if one book a hotel first and last day and leave the box with the hotel for free?
@aaronwende72 ай бұрын
@@Ataraxist what you are thinking is a good choice. Communicate this to the lodging you are planning to stay on your 1st and last day in Okinawa. Perhaps stay in Naha city and a lodging near the monorail. There is a monorail that links parts of Naha city to the airport.
@cheong2177Ай бұрын
Nice video! Did you use Google map for navigation?
@aaronwende7Ай бұрын
@@cheong2177 thanks for watching ☺️ . Yes, I use Google maps for navigation and is very helpful in getting me to my desired destination and lodging.
@kuokminglee83832 ай бұрын
I will be going to Okinawa soon. How did you receive the tsunami warning?
@aaronwende72 ай бұрын
My mobile data roaming is on, so I was on their Okinawa local network. As long as you have cellular network , they will definitely push out the tsunami warning to all in the affected area. Apparently it's pretty common in other parts of Japan as well, example earthquake warnings.
@kuokminglee83832 ай бұрын
Thanks. That is really helpful. You did not have to get a local, Japanese SIM card? You got the alert through your SG number? Thanks for the advice.
@aaronwende72 ай бұрын
@@kuokminglee8383 Yes I got the alert through my SG number.
@seowbishan9322 ай бұрын
Such a lovely happy video!!! Cycling + tourist around Okinawa 🏝️ And thanks for inspiring us with your perseverance 🌧️💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 amidst the rain and tsunami/landslide warnings ‼️😮 Haha BLUE SEAL ice-cream! 👍🏼👍🏼🍦🍦 And aquarium is so pretty!
@aaronwende72 ай бұрын
Thank you for checking out my cycling adventure haha :) Blue Seal ice cream is a must try in Okinawa!