[RBW] Re: Last Minute Japan Tips!

2023-09-29 Thread Timothy Harwood 
Absolutely fanastic place to cycle.

3 months upcountry on the Bleriot is the highlight of my cycling journey.

Enjoy!
On Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 4:29:51 AM UTC+7 wats...@umn.edu wrote:

> I know this isn't helpful in a pinch, but I love the program Cycle Around 
> Japan on NHK. Every episode is a cyclist on a 3/4 day bike trip around 
> different areas of Japan stopping to visit different natural scenery and 
> locals. Very soothing and interesting. Only problem is now I'll need to 
> take about two years to visit all the amazing different places via bike. 
>
> Have a great trip,
> Will in MPLS
>
> On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 12:16:04 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:
>
>> Yes, Frakern, I forgot about that one! This is a beaufitul ride! Here are 
>> my tracks and some photos from this farewell tour of Japan: GaiaGPS 
>> tracks and photos 
>> 
>>
>> Cheers, John
>>
>> On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 8:27:55 AM UTC-7 Frakern wrote:
>>
>>> If you have your bicycle with you, I would suggest going on the 
>>> Shimanami Kaido (https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/go-shimanami/). You can 
>>> also rent bicycles from there if you're not taking your bike. 
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:25:34 AM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote:
>>>
 Hey Minh,

 Well, lucky you! Japan is a real treat in so many ways, and it is a 
 very lovely country in which to cycle. Where will you be going and how 
 long 
 will you be in Japan? Will you have your bicycle with you?

 If you can get to Kyoto then I'd suggest a late-night cycle tour 
 through the Gion district. In addition, an early morning cycle tour of the 
 'Five Mountains'- the five main Buddhist temples of Kyoto- was something I 
 very much enjoyed doing.

 If you get to Kyushu, and find yourself in Kagoshima, there's a really 
 great ride around Sakurajima- a very active volcano a short ferry away.

 There's a million things around Tokyo (not helpful, I know), but you'll 
 be there at a very beautiful time of year weatherwise. Hakone is a cool 
 day-trip where you can hike, enjoy a beautiful outdoor sculpture museum 
 and 
 indoor Picasso exhibit, and dine at the Gora Brewery- a Nobu restaurant.

 As you may have read in Will K's musings on Tokyo, it is a wonderful 
 city in which to ride a bicycle.

 Enjoy! John

 On Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:23:35 PM UTC-7 Minh wrote:

> Reading Grant's recent blog post about visiting Nitto reminded me that 
> i'm heading to Japan next week!   
>
> Any last minute tips anyone would like to suggest, i already have a 
> visit to Blue Lug--need to pick up a few things that would be too 
> expensive 
> with shipping!  
>
> I was hoping to make it to Circles in Nagoya, but didn't work out with 
> our schedule.  Happy to take any and all suggestions!
>


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[RBW] Re: Last Minute Japan Tips!

2023-09-27 Thread 'William Watson' via RBW Owners Bunch 
I know this isn't helpful in a pinch, but I love the program Cycle Around 
Japan on NHK. Every episode is a cyclist on a 3/4 day bike trip around 
different areas of Japan stopping to visit different natural scenery and 
locals. Very soothing and interesting. Only problem is now I'll need to 
take about two years to visit all the amazing different places via bike. 

Have a great trip,
Will in MPLS

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 12:16:04 PM UTC-5 John Rinker wrote:

> Yes, Frakern, I forgot about that one! This is a beaufitul ride! Here are 
> my tracks and some photos from this farewell tour of Japan: GaiaGPS 
> tracks and photos 
> 
>
> Cheers, John
>
> On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 8:27:55 AM UTC-7 Frakern wrote:
>
>> If you have your bicycle with you, I would suggest going on the Shimanami 
>> Kaido (https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/go-shimanami/). You can also rent 
>> bicycles from there if you're not taking your bike. 
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:25:34 AM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Minh,
>>>
>>> Well, lucky you! Japan is a real treat in so many ways, and it is a very 
>>> lovely country in which to cycle. Where will you be going and how long will 
>>> you be in Japan? Will you have your bicycle with you?
>>>
>>> If you can get to Kyoto then I'd suggest a late-night cycle tour through 
>>> the Gion district. In addition, an early morning cycle tour of the 'Five 
>>> Mountains'- the five main Buddhist temples of Kyoto- was something I very 
>>> much enjoyed doing.
>>>
>>> If you get to Kyushu, and find yourself in Kagoshima, there's a really 
>>> great ride around Sakurajima- a very active volcano a short ferry away.
>>>
>>> There's a million things around Tokyo (not helpful, I know), but you'll 
>>> be there at a very beautiful time of year weatherwise. Hakone is a cool 
>>> day-trip where you can hike, enjoy a beautiful outdoor sculpture museum and 
>>> indoor Picasso exhibit, and dine at the Gora Brewery- a Nobu restaurant.
>>>
>>> As you may have read in Will K's musings on Tokyo, it is a wonderful 
>>> city in which to ride a bicycle.
>>>
>>> Enjoy! John
>>>
>>> On Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:23:35 PM UTC-7 Minh wrote:
>>>
 Reading Grant's recent blog post about visiting Nitto reminded me that 
 i'm heading to Japan next week!   

 Any last minute tips anyone would like to suggest, i already have a 
 visit to Blue Lug--need to pick up a few things that would be too 
 expensive 
 with shipping!  

 I was hoping to make it to Circles in Nagoya, but didn't work out with 
 our schedule.  Happy to take any and all suggestions!

>>>

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[RBW] Re: Last Minute Japan Tips!

2023-09-27 Thread John Rinker 
Yes, Frakern, I forgot about that one! This is a beaufitul ride! Here are 
my tracks and some photos from this farewell tour of Japan: GaiaGPS tracks 
and photos 

Cheers, John

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 8:27:55 AM UTC-7 Frakern wrote:

> If you have your bicycle with you, I would suggest going on the Shimanami 
> Kaido (https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/go-shimanami/). You can also rent 
> bicycles from there if you're not taking your bike. 
>
>
>
> On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:25:34 AM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote:
>
>> Hey Minh,
>>
>> Well, lucky you! Japan is a real treat in so many ways, and it is a very 
>> lovely country in which to cycle. Where will you be going and how long will 
>> you be in Japan? Will you have your bicycle with you?
>>
>> If you can get to Kyoto then I'd suggest a late-night cycle tour through 
>> the Gion district. In addition, an early morning cycle tour of the 'Five 
>> Mountains'- the five main Buddhist temples of Kyoto- was something I very 
>> much enjoyed doing.
>>
>> If you get to Kyushu, and find yourself in Kagoshima, there's a really 
>> great ride around Sakurajima- a very active volcano a short ferry away.
>>
>> There's a million things around Tokyo (not helpful, I know), but you'll 
>> be there at a very beautiful time of year weatherwise. Hakone is a cool 
>> day-trip where you can hike, enjoy a beautiful outdoor sculpture museum and 
>> indoor Picasso exhibit, and dine at the Gora Brewery- a Nobu restaurant.
>>
>> As you may have read in Will K's musings on Tokyo, it is a wonderful city 
>> in which to ride a bicycle.
>>
>> Enjoy! John
>>
>> On Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:23:35 PM UTC-7 Minh wrote:
>>
>>> Reading Grant's recent blog post about visiting Nitto reminded me that 
>>> i'm heading to Japan next week!   
>>>
>>> Any last minute tips anyone would like to suggest, i already have a 
>>> visit to Blue Lug--need to pick up a few things that would be too expensive 
>>> with shipping!  
>>>
>>> I was hoping to make it to Circles in Nagoya, but didn't work out with 
>>> our schedule.  Happy to take any and all suggestions!
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Last Minute Japan Tips!

2023-09-27 Thread Frakern 
If you have your bicycle with you, I would suggest going on the Shimanami 
Kaido (https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/go-shimanami/). You can also rent 
bicycles from there if you're not taking your bike. 



On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 10:25:34 AM UTC+9 John Rinker wrote:

> Hey Minh,
>
> Well, lucky you! Japan is a real treat in so many ways, and it is a very 
> lovely country in which to cycle. Where will you be going and how long will 
> you be in Japan? Will you have your bicycle with you?
>
> If you can get to Kyoto then I'd suggest a late-night cycle tour through 
> the Gion district. In addition, an early morning cycle tour of the 'Five 
> Mountains'- the five main Buddhist temples of Kyoto- was something I very 
> much enjoyed doing.
>
> If you get to Kyushu, and find yourself in Kagoshima, there's a really 
> great ride around Sakurajima- a very active volcano a short ferry away.
>
> There's a million things around Tokyo (not helpful, I know), but you'll be 
> there at a very beautiful time of year weatherwise. Hakone is a cool 
> day-trip where you can hike, enjoy a beautiful outdoor sculpture museum and 
> indoor Picasso exhibit, and dine at the Gora Brewery- a Nobu restaurant.
>
> As you may have read in Will K's musings on Tokyo, it is a wonderful city 
> in which to ride a bicycle.
>
> Enjoy! John
>
> On Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:23:35 PM UTC-7 Minh wrote:
>
>> Reading Grant's recent blog post about visiting Nitto reminded me that 
>> i'm heading to Japan next week!   
>>
>> Any last minute tips anyone would like to suggest, i already have a visit 
>> to Blue Lug--need to pick up a few things that would be too expensive with 
>> shipping!  
>>
>> I was hoping to make it to Circles in Nagoya, but didn't work out with 
>> our schedule.  Happy to take any and all suggestions!
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Last Minute Japan Tips!

2023-09-25 Thread DamonLee 
Hakone! I can second that. It is wonderful up there. The special train you 
take up there. The museum. A wonderful place to visit.
On Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 11:25:34 AM UTC+10 John Rinker wrote:

> Hey Minh,
>
> Well, lucky you! Japan is a real treat in so many ways, and it is a very 
> lovely country in which to cycle. Where will you be going and how long will 
> you be in Japan? Will you have your bicycle with you?
>
> If you can get to Kyoto then I'd suggest a late-night cycle tour through 
> the Gion district. In addition, an early morning cycle tour of the 'Five 
> Mountains'- the five main Buddhist temples of Kyoto- was something I very 
> much enjoyed doing.
>
> If you get to Kyushu, and find yourself in Kagoshima, there's a really 
> great ride around Sakurajima- a very active volcano a short ferry away.
>
> There's a million things around Tokyo (not helpful, I know), but you'll be 
> there at a very beautiful time of year weatherwise. Hakone is a cool 
> day-trip where you can hike, enjoy a beautiful outdoor sculpture museum and 
> indoor Picasso exhibit, and dine at the Gora Brewery- a Nobu restaurant.
>
> As you may have read in Will K's musings on Tokyo, it is a wonderful city 
> in which to ride a bicycle.
>
> Enjoy! John
>
> On Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:23:35 PM UTC-7 Minh wrote:
>
>> Reading Grant's recent blog post about visiting Nitto reminded me that 
>> i'm heading to Japan next week!   
>>
>> Any last minute tips anyone would like to suggest, i already have a visit 
>> to Blue Lug--need to pick up a few things that would be too expensive with 
>> shipping!  
>>
>> I was hoping to make it to Circles in Nagoya, but didn't work out with 
>> our schedule.  Happy to take any and all suggestions!
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Last Minute Japan Tips!

2023-09-23 Thread John Rinker 
Hey Minh,

Well, lucky you! Japan is a real treat in so many ways, and it is a very 
lovely country in which to cycle. Where will you be going and how long will 
you be in Japan? Will you have your bicycle with you?

If you can get to Kyoto then I'd suggest a late-night cycle tour through 
the Gion district. In addition, an early morning cycle tour of the 'Five 
Mountains'- the five main Buddhist temples of Kyoto- was something I very 
much enjoyed doing.

If you get to Kyushu, and find yourself in Kagoshima, there's a really 
great ride around Sakurajima- a very active volcano a short ferry away.

There's a million things around Tokyo (not helpful, I know), but you'll be 
there at a very beautiful time of year weatherwise. Hakone is a cool 
day-trip where you can hike, enjoy a beautiful outdoor sculpture museum and 
indoor Picasso exhibit, and dine at the Gora Brewery- a Nobu restaurant.

As you may have read in Will K's musings on Tokyo, it is a wonderful city 
in which to ride a bicycle.

Enjoy! John

On Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:23:35 PM UTC-7 Minh wrote:

> Reading Grant's recent blog post about visiting Nitto reminded me that i'm 
> heading to Japan next week!   
>
> Any last minute tips anyone would like to suggest, i already have a visit 
> to Blue Lug--need to pick up a few things that would be too expensive with 
> shipping!  
>
> I was hoping to make it to Circles in Nagoya, but didn't work out with our 
> schedule.  Happy to take any and all suggestions!
>

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