Bikepacking Japan - 2,200 KM Cycling Adventure from Hiroshima to Tokyo

[@edymarkonthego4096]

I would do this stuff one day. If i win a lottery. What an epic and beautiful view experienced.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

:)

[@michellesgoldberg]

Happy Birthday Sherry, looks like it was a wonderful adventure. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you 🙌🏻

[@paulevans5455]

Seven cycling tours in Japan I had one flat tyre. Loaded touring panniers , tent etc; Nice video.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks :)

[@gavamore4171]

Hi Sherry, Happy Birthday!!! Thank you for letting us join you on your awesome trips. Take care and keep enjoying your bike rides. Greetings from Mexico!!!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you! Will do!

[@akik2844]

I’m glad glad that you visited and traveled across my country!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@angelicoluigi3735]

You look like a combination of Ana de Armas and Scarlett Johansson. Thanks for all the positive vibes, I love your adventures. Always enjoy, take care and God bless! ❤

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

😊 thanks

[@alphasierra1439]

Yes exactly! Love these vlogs. Keep up the adventure.

[@CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte]

i love your work thank you so much , You earned every moment of joy , hope ur sun burn is better

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much!

[@dvpzy]

Beautiful landscapes!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Many thanks!

[@christianBru-y1g]

Beau reportage d’un pays lointain .Merci pour ces voyage ! Bonne continuation à vous et votre cameraman. Au plaisir de suivre vos futures aventures en Gravel bikepacking.

[@timdalton3989]

Thanks for taking us to Japan 👏. We’re adding that to our list of countries to cycle in.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@joesteffens1550]

fantastic bike tour

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@petersutedja8845]

great adventure, beautiful sceneries! bikepacking in Japan now becomes one of my bucket list (if it not already)...

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you 🙌🏻

[@lukasverner1246]

Beautiful vistas, nice roads, well shot. full enjoyment :-) just continue what you are doing.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you 🙌

[@felipeprenholato2301]

Happy birthday Sherry! That's so scenic ride. Certainly Japan is in my todo list :).

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

It really is!

[@Ra-eed]

Happy 19th birthday 🙏😅 keep up the great work! Sych a wonderful channel.

[@djduffy1000]

Wow what a great adventure, loved the video.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks so much!

[@ThatCyclingChimp]

What an epic adventure! This Chimp highly approves! The vistas look amazing, that FARA bike is 🤌🏻 keep up the great content Sherry & Ride safe out there 🐵

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot to hear that you enjoyed the adventure and the views.

[@ThatCyclingChimp]

@@Buzzalong.cycling I thoroughly enjoyed it and Japan is a place i would like to visit for the culture, food & the scenery. It’s great knowing the opportunities for cycling over there too!

[@stevejezzard3233]

Amazing trip guys. Japan looks awesome !

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@christiAnpure]

What a dream tour you rode there! :) Thumbs up and amazing effort.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks a lot!

[@linguruguru]

Thx for coming. Nara’s bambis are special and protected for religious reason. I’m happy because Japanese convenience stores and vending machines helped your cycling. Japanese cyclists love them, too. I recommend Hokkaido and Kyushu for next your trip.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) will keep it in mind

[@sebastianw.1085]

Great Tour - thanks for sharing 🤙🏻

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@reinholdachleitner2069]

Awesome video,it must have been amazing unforgettable experience.💯👌🏻✌🏻🚴‍♂️

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much :)

[@edymarkonthego4096]

Happy B-day. Your presence is always get a flat tire you’ll never forget. hhaha

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@carlosalbertoduarte4089]

Com seus 29 anos, você mostrou um lindo Japão. Obrigado

[@dianecliff2776]

Beautiful place, must of been amazing, just purchased my 1st pair of Quoc lace up can't wait to try them 😁👍🚲x

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Waoo hope you like them :) thank you

[@charlied1675]

I've ridden everywhere in the prefectures around Tokyo. I admire your ability to deal with the traffic and cold weather (this was April or so, right?) I hate traffic and especially the tunnels around Okutama. Fortunately, I can skip the traffic by loading my bike on the train and getting to the base of the mountains where there is far less traffic and the smaller roads are still well maintained. I love getting up in the mountains. Japan is beautiful.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) I went there in March, just took me some time to edit the video ^^

[@野中真吾]

すげー！まじか！いらっしゃいませ〜。ハリボーも美味しいクロワッサンもあるよ。気を付けてね。

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@NobodyRides]

2027 I will go to Paris - Brest - Paris I know is far away but hopefully I will meet you there.

[@efraimlouisegolicruz795]

it's a great place to celebrate of birthday! happy birthday sherry! 😍

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@HashieBE]

Happy birthday Sherry and ride on!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes!

[@AndyWJP]

I live in Japan and ride. Nice to see some other awesome routes!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@_sa_mu]

I was excited to see the video where you cycled on a route I know well.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@Tuffjobs]

You must be very very fit after that massive tour of Japan 👏

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) was a fun trip

[@cholokun]

That was a great ride!!!!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you 🙌🏻

[@InHomeHappy]

So nice , 34th birthday? Happy birthday 🥳

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Close! Thank you :)

[@alexwyler4570]

Happy Birthday!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@Mike-zx1kx]

14:57 What´s that black tube looking like it´s floating in the air?

[@英雄前田]

Hidee NAGOYA JAPAN I'm so happy.Welcome to Japan.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much !

[@freshdew]

Happy 18th birthday 😁

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@NEWSな男]

日本に来てくれてありがとう😊

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@joaquinmontoya9491]

Feliz cumpleaños 😂, keep exploring!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Gracias :)

[@joaquinmontoya9491]

Con gusto.

[@MrSriphat07]

nice job! You should make a video of how to pack for a bike tour.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks for the idea!

[@Matess2288]

Hello, love your videos and content, enjoying all of the a lot. Please can you share what the model of handlebars you had on your bike for the ride? Much appreciated and keep the great videos coming

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) itis the Fara Modular Handlebar

[@shumatsumoto]

Welcome to Japan!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@jansindler8605]

No wonder you had so many punctures, i had like 3 a day when having Gravelking with tubes on rear wheel. The front was tubeless with 0 issues. Thanks for the video! Some of the cuts were way too short for us though

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Misty_mountains.360]

🎉 hsppy birthday cherry .. its my birthday tomorrow ( 17th june ) .. and id guess you were 21 😂 again 😅😂 .. 🎉 looks like another fabulous Trip ❤

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Ah, 21 again! If only we could turn back time like that. Thanks :)

[@SustainabilitywithVishwaje-r1k]

happy 54th birthday!!!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

😂

[@veselinpeshev7535]

Beautiful lady, beautiful work with video and bike!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Glad you liked it!

[@veselinpeshev7535]

@@Buzzalong.cycling Thank you!I am also road cycling enthusiast and your videos means a lot for me! Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@kaushikbhadricha1458]

I'm your big fan God bless you

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@kaushikbhadricha1458]

Thankyou for your rply

[@mufa.7646]

Awesome laugh haha

[@jaugustussmith5816]

I rode a lot of those roads, and had no issues with flat tyres. I was using tubeless

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

i had tubes :( next time tubless

[@jaugustussmith5816]

The only thing I'm going to change next trip is to wax my chain. Oil chain got dirtier as time went on

[@erwingyssels4214]

Why do you have to put on bandages on your face? To protect for the cold?

[@jaugustussmith5816]

Probably sunburn as well

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

yes from the sun, I had a crash and got scar in my face

[@ganjarkusumah2663]

h9, any recommendation route in osaka for cycling gravel

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) unfortunately not, we only rode on roads

[@JustinMenestrina]

Thank you for sharing! I am also trying to plan a bike packing trip in Japan this fall, and looking at your komoot collection, I noticed that the stages are not publicly accessible? Is this in purpose? If not, could you make them public so that we can see the route? Thanks!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you sorry, I did not realise was still private, I switch them now to public :) hope is useful

[@bonden79]

Amazing trip! This goes on my bucket list for sure! How did you do with the language barrier? Do you speak Japanese?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) I used the google translate app all the time

[@Stevehatesgravel]

Great video, you say if you come to Japan make sure you have enough gears on your bike. I see you’re using 1x which to me is a backward step. The more gears you have the better which means 2x,the leg wrecking big gaps between the the sprockets and increased chain deflection are a big minus to me

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Totally :) Thanks for the tips!

[@luukje]

this is the dream

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

🙌

[@mancampovestiminvatam]

At 0:51 the road has some longitudinal grooves. I saw similar on Mindy's channel (South Korea). Do they serve a purpose or is it sign of poor quality?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

I think they are for the water flow when it rains, you have them everywhere in Japan, mostly on mountain roads, they are actually very slippery when going over them on a bike so I always slowed down when I encounter them

[@IdeKreatif-po1pn]

Verry nice

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@yokehuatgoh]

11:42 ... lol, you look funny with that band-aid over your upper lip :)

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

^^ yeah had a bike accident a few months ago and this was to cover my scar from the sun

[@angelicabrewer3711]

Its smart for you to do that! Thanks for showing an example of taking care of your healing as an athlete ​@@Buzzalong.cycling

[@marcus2wheels]

Awesome views! Anyway we can view the route you take? I can't view it on komoot

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Yes, the GPX (komoot collection) is in my blog in the link in the description

[@serialvision]

Que viaje tan cool y super el video! I'd love to embark myself on a bikepacking road trip like yours. How do you manage the bike bag for boarding trains after you're out of the train? Do you use a lightweight bag that you carry in a backpack the whole trip, or do you just purchase a new one when leaving the country/taking a new train?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) is a super small light weight bike, I pack it and carry it in my front bottle cage, you can see it in the video

[@Vincent_fast_Stop]

I'm curious to know what you had in your baggage for backpacking in Japan with this rather cold weather. It really makes me want to take a plane ticket to Japan. Vincent from the north of France ( Risjel )

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thanks Vincent, yeah it was very cold most of the day and when it rains it is heavy rain

[@IdahoFatTireBikeFun]

Buzz Along, please forgive my late question. What month did you start cycling in and what month did you end cycling?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) started and finished in March

[@IdahoFatTireBikeFun]

@Buzzalong.cycling THANKS! That helps my wife and my plans for cycling the Shikoku Circuit.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

@@IdahoFatTireBikeFun hope you enjoy it is beautiful! if you need more info i also wrote a blog post link below: www.buzzalong.cc/post/japan-bikepacking-route-hiroshima-tokyo

[@almirpaulinodesouzapaulino4259]

Feliz Aniversario

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

gracias :)

[@Tuffjobs]

What’s causing all the flat tyres?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

i think not setting the tyres tubless

[@Tuffjobs]

@@Buzzalong.cycling perhaps the road surfaces are sharp and jagged on those rough trails? I don’t think you’d want to rely on tubeless for long rides. Tubes are easier to replace. You don’t want to end up with a sticky mess. Keep it simple ☺️

[@FarmerHansen]

Hi Sherry.Good to see you again. I´m follow you biketours with big interrests.. Is it a Fara Gravel or a Fara All Road. Did you try a Fara Road?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :) for this trip I had the Fara Gravel with 32mm tyres, did not know what to expect in Japan so more versatile

[@TanTansConcoction]

Ride safe :)

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@maksimchudakov248]

Hello! I want to travel across Japan from Fukuoka to Tokyo. Do you have a saved route? I really liked your video, I want to go to the same places

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Hi :) yes you can find all info and route on the blog post on my website, link below: www.buzzalong.cc/post/bikepacking-japan-2-200-km-cycling-adventure-from-hiroshima-to-tokyo

[@guillaumekoopman1380]

Which period did you go?

[@slash18gabita]

I was curious too. Looking at some of the on bike footage - camera date says 14/03/2024

[@andreaswittkemper3813]

What kind of bag did you use on the Shinkansen ? Bought it in Japan or brought it from Europe ? We are plannig a similar trip in September/Oktober and having the Shinkansen option would be nice.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

I used a rinco bag, you have to pack your bike on it to transport in the Shinkansen, I bought mine in Japan but they are quite expensive there and sometimes tricky to find, I have some at home I bought on amazon that are cheaper I just forgot to bring them, I leave a link below: amzn.to/3Rysp0R

[@greenpanda2184]

Please can I ask the name of your cycling jacket - the black one with the elastic banding at the back

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

It is the Gore shakedry rain jacket :)

[@jamesfitzpatrick9790]

When did you commence the trip?

[@slash18gabita]

I was curious too. Looking at some of the on bike footage - camera date says 14/03/2024

[@RonnyChopper-oz5jl]

have been to Japan, showed my face 80% of the time, had cero contact to locals.

[@HansComyn]

Thanks! do you have the GPX of your route?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Yes you can find the full route in the link below together with some practical info: www.buzzalong.cc/post/bikepacking-japan-2-200-km-cycling-adventure-from-hiroshima-to-tokyo

[@TAMON02208]

You started Hiroshima station and rode to east. Why did you not take local train so to say 30min, then you could be at Miyajima, shrine on sea, view is fine. From there you could start your tour.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thanks for the tip, it was the most convenient connection i found

[@thecyclist9929]

Are you on Strava?

[@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394]

When I don't have a lot of energy I like to switch the bike computer from miles per hour to kilometers per hour. I'm still going the same speed, but the numbers are bigger and I can pretend I'm going faster.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks for sharing

[@Deedeedee137]

This is so cool but, at least in the beginning of the video, your narration is only in the left headphone lol

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you🙌 might be the stereo of the mic 😅 I will keep an eye for feature videos

[@thebuddingmusician]

Hi, where do you stay along the way?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

in container rooms

[@pablohernandez3659]

Tu Apidura es de 17L?

[@duc155]

30! The new 18 😊

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

🙌🏻

[@xShikari]

Did you have a tour car or is all your stuff in the bike bags?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

I have all my stuff in my bags

[@xShikari]

@@Buzzalong.cycling That's impressive.

[@youtubesafename123]

Do you or your cycling partner speak any japanese? How doable is it without any knowledge of japanese? Great pictures and videos thank you!

[@shoham00]

Google Translate is an awesome help in Japan. I don't speak any Japanese and was able to navigate fine last time I visited.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you, none of us spoke Japanese and in most places they did not speak english so we used google translate all the time

[@Beansprouts-1282]

You are superb ❤

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much 😀

[@BradrickMontano]

Next Travel Bike Adventures, Why you can't try in the Philippines , You can travel by Land and Sea routes there's so many Roll On, Roll off Shipping Vessels with 3 to 4 Hours long travel by Land and Sea in Island to island , and you can see different places and cultures in every Provinces with Stunning views of different Places like Falls ,white Beaches, Rock formations mountain, Volcanos, Beautiful Lakes, With Friendly and Hospitable Filipino People in the Philippines, and you have many Bikers Fanatics Subscribers in KZbin to see you Travel in Philippine Loops.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

would love to go to Philippines one day :)

[@akimitsunagashima1875]

Wow!! Welcome to Japan!! Basically, Japan is so safe even at night, and most Japanese food contains high carbs. This country should be best for you cyclists😆

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@luklas8779]

Can you please make the Alpenbrevet in Switzerland

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Would love to do it one day :)

[@Hervé-y5h]

There's in this moment a football match between France and Nederlands, as in the "tour de France" when dutch cyclists fight with french cyclists . But i must say : the most beautiful cyclists are colombian : Is it because of the spirit of Ecuador or what ? In Europe we need enthusiasm of this part of the world : Sherry went to Japan to make happiest those Bambis and youtubers and followers and when you see her trip, wings grow on the back and riding the bike for long distance is easier even with Worn equipment. It is not flattery, it's more or less real and we learn english with those videos, don't need any more school : let's go to Sports Classes and of course with music and the smile of this Doe Woman. You just have to think about her and just her image in your head makes you win the race

[@letoatreides5165]

What? Did you have a stroke?😂 What are you trying to say?

[@taniacruz5080]

Hello! Hola! Great video! Wondering if you provide an itinerary somewhere? Thanks you! Gracias!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you, you can find the full route and details on my blog, link below: www.buzzalong.cc/post/japan-bikepacking-route-hiroshima-tokyo

[@lesterfisher1758]

Happy birthday 31

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@Hervé-y5h]

Are Japanese bambis not as wild as spanish's ones because they are next to Pacific Ocean ? or perhaps because they have met the famous Miss Cordona, the warrior and worker of the peace?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

the bambis on the temple were the most friendly ones i ever encounter ^^

[@jeffordrivera9971]

10% bike 90% kain

[@gravel1brevet2campinghocke27]

남자분도 잘 생기셨네요^^ 버즈님은 이쁘구요^^ 버즈님은 웃는 모습과 웃는목소리도 매력적임요^^ 그리고 남자분 한번식 영상에 보여주세요^^

[@shandrexler1]

12:55 title of the music please?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

it is an epidemic sound song i think Japan

[@Hervé-y5h]

This couple of cyclists is like Don Quichotte and Micomicona going to purchase the Japonese Giant in the Sierra Fuji Yama

[@Tuffjobs]

What’s happening with all the Elastoplast, Buzz? Are the insects biting you?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

maybe, not sure ^^

[@tomhowell9074]

All that way and not one sheep 🙁😉❤

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

no sheep in Japan :(

[@LUCYDIAMONDBOXER1]

I have to say, slightly underwhelmed about cycling in Japan. Very industrial views, busy roads, windy, cold and 7/11's....😏

[@shoham00]

7/11 in Japan is not what you think - nothing like North America.

[@edwinhuizinga3042]

I agree on all the scary main roads. Not for me thanks

[@dwqdwwdwqdqwd2950]

go visit mindy!

[@titolevz1949]

Happy birthday 🎁🎂❤ how old are you now 😅

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)