Cycling Day 7: East of Amami 1

By David · Journey: Japan 2026 · 47 km

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Shrine Gate

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Shrine Gate, JapanShrine Gate, Japan

Shrine

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A shrine to a childbirth deity which was relocated here in 1941

Shrine, JapanShrine, JapanShrine, Japan

Lunch stop

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Lunch stop, JapanLunch stop, Japan

Tatsugo Brewery?

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And a view back to town

Tatsugo Brewery?, JapanTatsugo Brewery?, JapanTatsugo Brewery?, Japan

3rd tunnel of the day!

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3rd tunnel of the day!, Japan

Heart Rock beach

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I fought my way through an overgrown trail to get to the beach from the parking...then I noticed a proper trail just a short distance away!

I think the last photo is the heart-shaped rock pool, but I'm not entirely sure!

Heart Rock beach, JapanHeart Rock beach, JapanHeart Rock beach, Japan

Shark warning!

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Shark warning!, Japan

North side cove

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According to Google Maps, this cover is the Amami crater!

North side cove, JapanNorth side cove, Japan

23 March 2026 - 17:22

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23 March 2026 - 17:22, Japan

Evening on the beach

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A generous Japanese man with good English offered us the option of staying at his home a little before we stopped this evening. We declined as it was 11km back in the other direction and we'd already thought we were wild camping...but Suchern got his details, so we could potential so there on the way back...

It's quite a gusty night - I've had to weigh down some of my tent pegs with stones... Hope my tent is still here in the morning!

Evening on the beach, Japan