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Join Chris and friends on an epic 14-day, 1,200km charity cycling journey from Yamaguchi to Tokyo, battling mountains, rain, and broken bikes while raising over $1 million.

2 days · 12 places · 2 experiences

Day 1 · 3 places · Yamaguchi, Japan

Day 1: Yamaguchi Countryside Cycle

“Day one of the cycle started at Shimonoseki Station, followed by a strawberry farm visit and lunch at CoCo Ichibanya, before heading into the beautiful Yamaguchi countryside.”

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Shimonoseki Station
Train station · 下関市
4.0 (4,871)
4 Chome Takezakicho
Shimonoseki Station, 4 Chome-3-18 Takezakicho, 下関市山口県 750-0025, Japan
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Strawberry Farm (Yamaguchi)
Ice cream shop · Yamaguchi
4.3 (841)Open · until 5:30 PM
野尻 Tokujikishimi
Asamura Strawberry Farm, 野尻-355-1 Tokujikishimi, Yamaguchi, 747-0233, Japan
- All-you-can-eat strawberries · $15 — Delicious, juicy red strawberries available for all-you-can-eat for about $15. A perfect reward after cycling.
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CoCo Ichibanya (Yamaguchi)
Japanese curry restaurant · Iwakuni
4.2 (463)Open · until 10 PM
1 Chome Marifumachi
CoCo Ichibanya, ゑみやビル１Ｆ 1 Chome-3-14 Marifumachi, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 740-0018, Japan
- Chicken cutlet curry — A massive portion of chicken cutlet curry, enough to feed a small island nation.
- Crab cream croquette curry — A creamy crab croquette curry, described as a 'well-rounded, tidy, sophisticated meal' by Connor.

Day 14 · 2 places · Tokyo, Japan

Day 14: Tokyo Tower Finish

“Day fourteen was the final epic journey across Tokyo, culminating at Tokyo Tower, celebrating reaching the $1 million fundraising goal.”

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Royal Host (Tokyo)
ファミリーレストラン · Shibuya
3.8 (1,002)Open · until 11 PM
Creator's voice
A family restaurant chain in Japan, known for its consistent quality. The author enjoyed a splendid banquet, while Connor and Pete are not fans.
Royal Host Dogenzaka, 道玄坂センタービル 3F 2 Chome-29-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0043, Japan
- Beef cutlet — A delicious beef cutlet, part of a splendid banquet. The author finds Royal Host never fails, despite his companions' dislike for it.
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Tokyo Tower
Tourist attraction
4.5 (497,473)Open · Closes 11 PM
Creator's voice
A 300-meter tall skyscraper built in the 1950s, still looking brilliant over 70 years later. It served as the finish line for the 1,200km cycling journey, with hundreds of people cheering.
Tokyo Tower, 4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011

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Experience · 1 place
Crossing the Kintai Bridge
After cycling 80km, walking over the steep steps of the Kintai Bridge is a challenge, but the views are worth it. It's especially beautiful during Hanami season, with cherry blossoms and a gushing stream below. Despite the pain, it's a nice end to a tough day.
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Kintai Bridge
Bridge · Iwakuni
4.3Closed
Creator's voice
A beautiful wooden arch bridge in Iwakuni, originally completed in 1673 and rebuilt in the 1950s after a typhoon. It's considered one of Japan's best bridges, especially stunning during cherry blossom season.
Kintaikyo Bridge, 2 Iwakuni, Yamaguchi 741-0062, Japan
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Itsukushima Shrine
Shinto shrine · Hatsukaichi
4.6 (36,687)Open · until 6 PM
Creator's voice
One of Japan's three scenic sites, known for its floating torii gate. The author filmed here a week prior to the cycling trip.
Itsukushima Jinja, 1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, Japan
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Okonomiyaki Restaurant (Hiroshima)
Okonomiyaki restaurant · Hiroshima
4.4Closed · opens Monday 11 AM
Well-known restaurant specializing in okonomiyaki, with vegan & vegetarian options.
Nagataya, 重石ビル１F 1 Chome-7-19 Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0051, Japan
- Okonomiyaki — A heavy, dense okonomiyaki packed with soba noodles, cabbage, cheese, and bonito flakes. Described as 'divine' after a long day of cycling in the rain.
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Onomichi
town · Onomichi
Onomichi is a hilly port city in southwest Honshu, Japan. It’s known for the Temple Walk, a network of paths connecting 25 temples. In the east, Jōdo-ji Temple has painted screens and the ornate Taho-to Pagoda. A cable car runs to a park atop of Mt. Senkōji, where there are views of spring cherry blossoms from iconic Senkō-ji Temple. Onomichi City Museum of Art has a collection of paintings by international artists.
Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Feeding the Nara deer
Offer the sika deer food, and they will bow to you before taking it. It's a magical, whimsical experience to interact with these intelligent animals, especially in the beautiful setting of Nara Park with cherry blossoms and temples.
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Nara Park
Park · Nara
4.6 (31,844)Closed
Creator's voice
Home to 1,200 free-roaming sika deer. Visitors can buy special crackers to feed them, and the deer will bow for food. It's a magical, whimsical experience, especially with cherry blossoms and temples nearby.
Nara Park, Nara, Japan
Sika deer — Around 1,200 sika deer roam freely in Nara Park. They are known to bow for food when offered special crackers. Be aware they can get very excited if they hear rustling bags.
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Seki-juku
Historical landmark · Kameyama
3.9 (119)Closed
Visitors can tour this small, preserved town filled with traditional buildings & cultural sites.
Seki Post Town, Sekicho Nakamachi, Kameyama, Mie 519-1112, Japan
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Legoland Japan Resort
Tourist attraction · Nagoya
4.2 (1,618)Open · until 5 PM
Colorful theme park with rides & games for children, a factory tour & block-building activities.
Legoland Japan Resort, LEGOLAND Japan Limited, 1 Kinjoufutou, 2 Chome-2 Kinjofuto, Minato Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 455-8605, Japan
- Miniland Japan — An incredibly detailed miniature version of Japan, practically built to scale, much larger than the UK's Miniland. You could spend a whole afternoon pouring over the details.
- Pirate-themed water ride — A pirate-themed water ride where you can spray water at passing general public. It's a fun way to unleash your inner pirate fantasies.

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