Cycling Day 17

By David 路 Journey: Japan 2026 路 48 km

A frost and ice on the tents this morning, but bright sunshine warmed us up a bit 馃檪

See it on the interactive map

8 April 2026 - 10:58

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8 April 2026 - 10:58, Japan8 April 2026 - 10:58, Japan8 April 2026 - 10:58, Japan

8 April 2026 - 11:08

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8 April 2026 - 11:08, Japan8 April 2026 - 11:08, Japan

Buddha Carvings

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The Western Ogata Buddha Carvings. Carved into volcanic rock. Maybe 1000 to 1300 years old, although last repainted in 1934!

Buddha Carvings, JapanBuddha Carvings, Japan

Eastern Ogata Buddha Carvings

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Eastern Ogata Buddha Carvings, JapanEastern Ogata Buddha Carvings, JapanEastern Ogata Buddha Carvings, Japan

Rice Paddies

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Rice Paddies, Japan

8 April 2026 - 12:16

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8 April 2026 - 12:16, Japan

Off the beaten track!

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Off the beaten track!, JapanOff the beaten track!, Japan

8 April 2026 - 12:46

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8 April 2026 - 12:46, Japan

Walking to Fukoji Temple

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We decided to walk to save cycling all our stuffingup and down some steep hills!

Suchern forgot her phone and had to backtrack a bit馃槸

Walking to Fukoji Temple, JapanWalking to Fukoji Temple, JapanWalking to Fukoji Temple, Japan

8 April 2026 - 13:19

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8 April 2026 - 13:19, Japan

Fukoji Temple

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Fukoji Temple, JapanFukoji Temple, JapanFukoji Temple, Japan

Fukoji Carved Buddha

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One of the largest carved Buddhas in Japan at 12m high, carved about 800 years ago!

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Fukoji Temple

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Fukoji Temple, Japan

8 April 2026 - 16:05

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8 April 2026 - 16:05, Japan

8 April 2026 - 16:33

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8 April 2026 - 16:33, Japan