Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Touring In Japan

Japan is an amazing destination to go motorcycle touring. Outside the megacities there are scenic roads and breathtaking views to be experienced. You could go on a pre-packaged tour travel companies charge over $10,000 for two weeks in Japan. Finding the best roads to ride, shops to rent from, and places to stay would take hours of research. The information that's available online is often a personal travel diary and not always up to date or fact-checked. And to access information in Japanese you would need to study full-time for at least 52 weeks to get basic proficiency. This guidebook aims to help you help you plan and prepare for your next motorcycle adventure in Japan. It will show you how to see more, spend less and have an authentic experience in Japan. Planning Where to go When to to go What to bring What to budget for Where to rent a motorcycle What's good to know Rides by region Hokkaido Touhoku Kanto Chubu Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu On Arrival Customs procedure Arriving at Narita International Airport Arriving at Osaka - Kansai International Airport Arriving at Nagoya international airport Arriving at Fukuoka - Fukuoka Airport Arriving at Sapporo - New Chitose Airport Staying connected Helpful apps Buying motorcycle gear On the road Types of road Expressways Rules of the road Navigation Traffic Signs Stickers on cars Bike fuel Body fuel Taking domestic ferries Accidents Traffic violations and fines Earthquakes and tsunamis Accommodation Camping Youth Hostels Rider Houses Love Hotels Business Hotels Ryokan/Onsen Appendix Three most scenic views Three most famous gardens Twelve original castles Overview of Japan's National Parks