This is the final part on our 夏休み (summer break) cycling trip from Kanazawa (金沢) in Ishikawa Prefecture to Matsumoto (松本) in Nagano Prefecture and back again. It was 430 miles (692km) and 33,192 ft (10,117m) total over one week.
This part is about our rest day in Matsumoto, and the final two days of riding – including our longest day to get to Shirakawa-go, over 10,000 feet of climbing in 93 miles! We also get to see Matsumoto Castle (松本城), one of only 12 remaining original castles in Japan.
2:42 – skip to here if you want to get straight to the biking content 🙂
8:16 – start of the final day
🎙️ Want to keep up with the rest of our adventures? We have a podcast! : https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com
Day 6: Matsumoto (松本) to Shirakawa-go (白川郷)
93 miles (150km) + 10,000’ elevation
Ride and Route info: https://www.strava.com/activities/9663888382
Day 7: Shirakawa-go (白川郷) to Kanazawa (金沢)
54 miles (87km) + 5,000’ elevation
https://www.strava.com/activities/9669827548
More info about Matsumoto: https://visitmatsumoto.com/en/
Matsumoto Castle: https://www.matsumoto-castle.jp/eng
More info about Shirakawa-go: https://www.vill.shirakawa.lg.jp/en/
More info about Gokayama: https://gokayama-info.jp/en/sightseeingspots/gokayama.php
More videos about Japan Cycling here:
Riding from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-go: https://youtu.be/f-j3oMr7LEE
Kanazawa cherry blossom tour on a mamachari bike: https://youtu.be/Xjn89S64iXE
Biking the Highlands of Japan in Nagano: https://youtu.be/gdDsRhyQUPo?si=laJ0etHK0QaQKRdB
Noto Peninsula Cycling Tour: https://youtu.be/AtgQuM1PLaI
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8 Comments
Always look for your next video. Thanks that was a really good one.
inside view of the castle is amazing. All the woods used in making the castle. Thank, excellent video as always
This series was absolutely amazing, your narration mixes perfectly with the stunning footage. It comes of as very authentic and calming, but at the same time informative. Love it.
Wow, amazing views! I’m not a big fan of long rides/bike trips but after I start watching your guys videos get me excited to try. Looking forward to try next summer. 🚴♂️ ✌️
Yep, another good one. It's a great feeling when you reach your digs for the evening after a long, tough ride and to end the ride in the rain, very refreshing after riding in the heat all day, gives a great sense of achievement and calm.
Great series of videos. You have a talent for telling a story. The trip reminds me of a Tokyo to Kyoto loop I did a few years ago that went through Matsumoto and Kanazawa before skirting Lake Biwa. 🙂
Thank you for sharing the details about your route! I'm looking forward to Norikura Skyline opening, hope to ride there in the future! Best of luck from Europe!
Looks like a lovely ride. Your narration style is very good, by the way. Just the right amount of speaking.