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Triumph Tiger to Tokushima Traditions - Japan Motorcycle Tour - Ep 2
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8 ай бұрынIt's time for another TMF tour folks and I think this is the most interesting to date. Japan is an amazing country with incredible culture, people and scenery and over the next few weeks Mrs Flyer and I aim to bring you a flavour of what it has to offer. Visit Wes at UB Touring here www.ubtouring.com/ Episode 2 of 10.
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@UBTouringJapan 8 ай бұрын
I (Wes) am grateful to Andy for the massive effort to create an entertaining storyline and edit hours of video to create this masterpiece.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
....I'm not sure I'd call it a masterpiece Wes but thank you!!
@ledzeproberts2111 7 ай бұрын
It's pretty dam good
@Trevor_Austin 8 ай бұрын
I was given a briefing about Japan from a former colleague, Tom Sato who is ‘native’. He told me that one of the reasons the Japanese are so civilised is that only 15% of the country is inhabitable. From him and other sources you quickly realise that the Japanese are ingenuous, hard working and because they value education and progress they have managed to support a disproportionately large population for their land area. They are also pretty conservative in their views and value their heritage. All of this makes Japan a very interesting country, as we are seeing here.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
You're spot on Trevor - a very interesting place to visit to experience the culture.
@UBTouringJapan 8 ай бұрын
As recently as a few 100 years ago, the mountainous terrain made many neighboring villages inaccessible to one another. Today the Japanese are extremely good at building bridges and tunnels.
@stephennewell6628 8 ай бұрын
Japan looks and sounds stunning, the whole culture and the respect for people and their country is something we could learn from in the UK, great tour so far Andy and Carol.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad you’ve enjoyed it so far Stephen - and yes 100% agreed, the culture in Japan is very different to that in the West and it has many things to like about it!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Do they? What do they do??
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
@@DJFAmenHeavy I'm not sure that's always a good thing but let's not get into a political discussion....
@PDCRed 8 ай бұрын
@@DJFAmenHeavyMost Brits don't have a clue about British history/culture or history local to themselves. And neither are they interested in finding out. Think I'm wrong? Ask the average Brit for a precis of the cultural history of the town/city they live in.
@DJFAmenHeavy 8 ай бұрын
@@PDCRed That would apply to every culture, even the Japanese. Doesn’t mean people don’t want to preserve their own.
@Motorcycle_Mike 8 ай бұрын
I am absolutely gobsmacked at how incredible this tour has been👏🏻 We’re two episodes in, but this could be the best yet. Going to be hard to top. I appreciate you bringing us along and sharing this incredible adventure, Andy. I don’t know if I’ll ever get there, but I feel like I almost have been now, living vicariously through you and Carole. Thank you both!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Our pleasure Mike - thanks for watching!
@catflap 8 ай бұрын
Stunning scenery and very entertaining to watch. Wish the video was longer each time. It just seems to fly by too quickly! Thanks Andy.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Always leave them wanting more! I tried to make each episode around the 20 minute mark which seems to be about optimum for tour videos....
@nickrider5220 8 ай бұрын
You deserve to get many views for this tour, it's amazing, very different and beautiful ❤
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad you think so! sadly the KZfaq gods rarely promote my tour videos so I imagine this won't get many views compared to say a bike review or local VLOG - which given the time, effort and money that went into this is a real shame. Anyway, hope you enjoy it!
@russsaunders321 8 ай бұрын
A fantastic adventure today! Loved it! We saw a lot of unbelievable colors in the trees when we visited from 11/11-12/1! Cannot wait to see what colors you and Mrs Flyer run into. 😃
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes the autumn colours do get much better as Wes predicted….
@ticthedog6095 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for another enjoyable episode. I’m not a tour guide fan, but on a tour like this Wes has the experience to help the tour run smoothly
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Exactly - Wes was essential for this tour!
@paulhiggins8526 8 ай бұрын
Wow this is such an interesting tour and you both identify all the wonderful geography and culture of this country , such a great opportunity to see a country in such detail from the view of a motorcycle being the wonderful tiger . Also love the detail shown on your accommodation and catering . Look forward to the rest of the tour
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Pleased you are enjoying it thus far Paul, stay tuned loads more to come!
@robertodossantosaraujo4576 8 ай бұрын
Perfect! You could summarize and express in detail the good feeling watching this video. I completely agree with you. Congrats TMF!
@paulhiggins8526 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Robert 👍
@robertodossantosaraujo4576 8 ай бұрын
@@paulhiggins8526 Thanks Paul. Have a nice weekend! 👍🏻
@pinkiewerewolf 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, I miss those tree laden mountains. Japan is beautiful.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
It really is!
@andrewmason2879 8 ай бұрын
Just amazing 🤩 amazing 🤩 best way to see Japan 🇯🇵 and experience its culture love it. Thank you for filming and sharing it with all of us 👍👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@paulfowler6665 8 ай бұрын
Not sure if I mentioned it but I love a bridge me? 🤔😂 Btw toilet with sink on top to wash hands while filling. Genius!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I thought so!
@PDCRed 8 ай бұрын
Wow. A country with brilliant roads and people who respect each other. As a Brit, that sounds like nirvana.
@ES44AC-2 7 ай бұрын
I'm glad to see the traffic is civilized, as I would expect. The only person I've ever known from Japan was definitely a gentleman. Extremely beautiful trip!
@madmick6805 8 ай бұрын
Cant believe how quick I got to the end of your video 😁 actually left me wanting to see more like a good box set.
@Andy.N-_- 8 ай бұрын
When the countryside and people are more interesting than the bike, you know that is something special. Really enjoying the show
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that Andy - lots more to come in this series, stay tuned!
@WheelieGoodTV 8 ай бұрын
Absolutely loving the Japan series Andy! I feel this could be your best production yet. You must have done a lot of research before you went with all these tit-bits along the way. Superb. 👌🏍️🎥
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thank you Dave, I personally think it's my best yet but as you know these tour videos take a lot of prep, money, time and effort to make and seldom get good views to make them worth it....so I fear this may be our last for a while.
@steveh545 8 ай бұрын
Can't like this enough. I've had the good luck to have spent some time in Japan, but not the south. The country is amazing in pretty much every way possible.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Agreed - quite a place!
@johnDukemaster 8 ай бұрын
I wonder, did you call your tourguide Anjin-san? He he! For those of us, old enough to remember the tv-series. Thank you mr Flyer!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I’m not old enough to remember that! So no, pretty sure I just called him Wes!
@johnDukemaster 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer Sure? Shogun with Richard Chamberlain? I guess Wes is fine too!
@AC-iy1ov 8 ай бұрын
I’m a Canadian who came to Japan for university 14 years ago. Started riding in my junior years in university. Fallen in love with the roads and sceneries here in Japan and very since. Not the best paying country nor the easiest to live for foreigners, but definitely the best country for bike lovers❤
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I thik the Spanish and Italians may have something to say about that!
@AC-iy1ov 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer well, never ridden there yet😁
@philiplindley7384 8 ай бұрын
Looks like a fascinating trip, I'm too old for such a culture shock now so I missed that experience.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
You're never too old Philip!
@Bush0r 8 ай бұрын
I love me watching some touring of a country I desire to travel to, but never will. :D Thank you.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
My pleasure - thanks for watching!
@wavehuntersjapan 8 ай бұрын
Always double futon at these places to make sure of comfort !
@IainOConnorMotorcycles 8 ай бұрын
Some beautiful scenery and fantastic footage. Enjoying the series. 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that!
@mattlee4877 8 ай бұрын
I have been looking forward to seeing the second episode all week. Another great video as always. Just Another hard day in the office Andy.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Hehe - it's a tough job and all that.....
@darrenhall6509 8 ай бұрын
So kind of both of you to share this. Its as close as possible to have a private tour of things I would not get to see. It deserves to do well, fingers crossed.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Darren - sadly tours seldom do well from a number of views standpoint regardless of how good they are!
@paulmorris3022 8 ай бұрын
absolutely brilliant. how stunning is Japan
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Pretty nice isn't it....
@johnalbone3372 8 ай бұрын
A very interesting insight into a very well orderd country Our Cousin lived and worked in Japan as an English teacher for 12 years and married a Japanese girl they now live in Cornwall Looking forward to part 3
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes, Bude is very similar to Kyoto isn't it.....
@paulholmes1682 8 ай бұрын
Amazing tour video👍 I was told that the cables are above ground rather than buried, to enable quick and easier repair after earthquake damage.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Makes sense....lot of earthquakes in Japan (don't ask me how I know).....
@stephenpotts8170 8 ай бұрын
Loved it, what a beautiful world we all live in. Thank you.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Indeed we do Stephen!
@BlackThor15 8 ай бұрын
Awesome video Mr. & Mrs. Flyer! What a culture, what a scenery, bucket list add on. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@rossstevenson4103 8 ай бұрын
Fantastic scenery, I love the road's and building s. Great tour.!!!!
@OntarioAndrews415 8 ай бұрын
I really like this. Can't wait for the next one. Cheers!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that!
@johnmacdonald1878 8 ай бұрын
Wow, beautiful. Quite a privilege to be accepted into a very Japanese place. I would love to try the food. Some of it is a bit to challenging for me. The basic sashimi, noodles ect. is very nice. I never drove in Japan. I am really enjoying seeing rural Japan, it is so different from the built up areas I frequented. I never thought I would return. Who knows?
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes we were very fortunate to be able to go to the places we did - without Wes it wouldn't have been possible. ...and the food was definately a challenge to us!!
@garrypepperman 8 ай бұрын
Japan certainly is amazing, looking forward to the next episode already 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Delighted to hear that!
@stephenpbuchanan 8 ай бұрын
Very well done to you both on the tour so far. I have really enjoyed the tours you have done in the past as it opens up a whole new world for me living in Australia. My wife and i are heading to Japan in a couple of weeks so watching this series has increased the excitement for what is to come. We are spending a night in raditional accomodation so thanks for showing us what to expect. And have already added a guided motorbike tour in Japan to the bucket list. Well done Wes.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and have a great trip!
@UBTouringJapan 8 ай бұрын
Happy to hear you are looking forward to a trip to Japan for New Years. Hopefully it's for skiing rather than motorcycling at this time of year. The coastal roads on the Pacific Ocean coast from Ibaraki Prefecture and southward will remain accessible to motorcycle riding throughout the winter, but many place inland will have snow.
@gothychris 8 ай бұрын
Wonderful content, I'd love to do Japan by motorcycle.
@UBTouringJapan 8 ай бұрын
Considering the road courtesy, the change in scenery every few hours of riding, and the convenience of clean bathrooms (always with toilet paper) everywhere, I love riding in Japan. I’m on the bike almost every day throughout the year.
@bradleyalexander5821 8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thank you Bradley - not necessary but very kind of you!
@johnwatson5473 8 ай бұрын
I think there is a new destination on my Bucket List !
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Cool!
@IanSixbikes-by6ei 8 ай бұрын
Another awesome tour video , Japan looks amazing and its definitely got to go on my biking bucket list, looking forward to episode 3.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Stay tuned!
@grahamstubbs4962 8 ай бұрын
Right. I want to see Mrs Flyer on the front and Mr Flyer on pillion looking terrified. Well, you've just shown me the best holiday I've never had. It's simple revenge. 🙂
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Fair enough!
@manuelhaug4053 8 ай бұрын
Good to know that you enjoyed your stay at a traditional japanese hotel (Riokan) with its own hot spring (Onsen) these riokan are everywhere in Japan and they can be very, VERY luxurious!!!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes we stayed in some special places as you will see later in the series....
@guyrose2239 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this lovely vid, Team TMF....I thought Andy looked great in his Kimono and sporting that shaven head....like a Zen Monk! Wonderful views at the end and cannot wait to see more of this tour unfold..... Great stuff 👍👍👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Stay tuned Guy - another 8 episodes where this came from!
@800over 8 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing scenery. The off bike portions are just as good. Keep em coming!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@WDM54 6 ай бұрын
What a great motorcycle tour of Japan! Really enjoying the beautiful country side, great riding and the unique and respectful culture. Thanks to you and Mrs.Flyer👏👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@oldfella4096 8 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic Mr&Mrs Flyer just love when you screen you trips continuously each Saturday morning, even the dog knows to hurry up first thing Saturday morning before breakfast.....
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@grhmnz4648 8 ай бұрын
Excellent series ,Andy .I wasn't sure what to expect regarding the scenery ,but wow it's brilliant .Top notch filming, both on and off the bike .
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you very much!
@saintetienne755 8 ай бұрын
Mesmerising - probably your best yet! Well done
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad you think so - thank you for watching
@1001Ralf 8 ай бұрын
Stellar series!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I'm delighted to hear that!
@jeremyrigden9200 8 ай бұрын
Must say been watching you for several years, and as an Amersham lad enjoy all the roads around Gt/Miss, this Japanese tour is Brillent thanks !!!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sticking with me!
@patrickwestwood6749 8 ай бұрын
"This is me at work by the way" - amazing how quickly you can go off people ....😉
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Sorry about that.....
@patrickwestwood6749 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer Its just envy 😆
@martynlaverick3405 8 ай бұрын
That was brilliant! Best one yet. Hotel, food, scenery is amazing. This is going to be a good one👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Delighted to hear that!
@williamcromie2450 8 ай бұрын
What an absolutely great job you do with your tour videos. Keep up the great work and thank you.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@simonryder4857 8 ай бұрын
Brilliant insight into another culture. I know you said that your tours don’t get as many views as your reviews but I love them. Keep them coming please 🙏.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Sadly they cost so much to do in terms of money and time I think this will be the last "exotic" tour we do for some time...going to be focussing closer to home for the next few trips at least.....
@MarkATaylor 8 ай бұрын
Fascinating tour and thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Thank you
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@christopherhorton5449 8 ай бұрын
Stunning. Japan is a wonderful place. I need to go back.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Sure is!
@snuffparrot 8 ай бұрын
What an office indeed, TMF. Wonderful episode. Thanks for sharing not just the glorious early autumn scenery of Shikoku, but also for the snippets of Japanese culture. The hotel etiquette, the kaiseki (traditional Japanese multi-course dinner), the futons that magically appear while you dine, the soothing onsen, and of course, the hand-washing basin on top of the toilet. And yes, Japanese politeness even extends to the road. Watch out for those kei-trucks though. The elderly farmers who potter around in them can pull some surprise moves. It's late autumn now so the kōyō (autumn colours) are really intense. I'll be riding the mountain passes tomorrow and making the most of it as many of them close in mid-December for the winter snow season. Looking forward to Episode 3 !
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Enjoy your ride tomorrow - wish I was able to join you!
@wesheiser9429 8 ай бұрын
I'm riding in Chiba and Ibaraki tomorrow.
@robweston4608 8 ай бұрын
Loving this tour! Our family is planning a trip in 2025! Can’t wait!
@graemeshaw9716 8 ай бұрын
Outstanding production Andy👍 You are the best at these touring videos.👍 Japan looks fantastic👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Wow - I think Noraly might have something to say about that!!!
@paulpartridge2674 8 ай бұрын
Loving this series thanks both👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@Paul-67 8 ай бұрын
A fascinating country, your observations on the journey are good. I share your interest in power lines and their different construction. I am a former overhead linesman.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad it's not just me!
@johnrimmer5812 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid TMF.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@tridentyyz1031 8 ай бұрын
Great video and beautiful views. I think the 2024 Tiger 900 has more HP, different screens on the dash, and I believe that they may have addressed the heat coming off of the rad and onto the rider issue. But don't quote me, just see if Triumph will "lend" you one when they come out.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes some good improvements made to the new model....
@colinpettit3448 8 ай бұрын
We found the traditional beds in the Ryokans really comfortable, more so than Western style hotels where the mattresses seemed to be made out of concrete. We did come across a hotel toilet which had a detachable remote control but I've yet to work out why you would want one!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes the mind boggles!
@user-oq3vc3qx8e 8 ай бұрын
So far so good. Love the knowledge Wes has been able to impart to you and therefor the viewer. I have toured contries with companies that never provided me with the level of incite that you are experiencing. Such an interesting culture. Full marks Mr and Mrs Flyer. 💯
@UBTouringJapan 8 ай бұрын
UB Touring Japan does pre-tour briefing, nightly "next-day what-to-expect brief", cultural custom explanations, and translation.
@user-oq3vc3qx8e 8 ай бұрын
Fantastic. I'm getting positive vibes from your vlog.
@Banditmanuk 8 ай бұрын
The gorge ride reminded of riding in the Picos, absolutely beautiful. Loving the traditional guest house bathing facilities 😬😬 The Japanese seem a polite and courteous lot, something that appears to have been lost in this country. Thanks for the tour.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes very much so Richard - Japan do polite in bucket loads, very refreshing.....
@colingoldthorpe5918 8 ай бұрын
Great Job TMF always wanted to go to Japan. I’ve Spent 4 months in China and 4 months in Korea and 10 months in India with work. Japan is on the wife’s list but wasn’t at the top of mine (get tired of crowds) but thinking of dropping the wife in Tokyo and doing something like this, as an early retirement gift. I would never of thought to rent a Motorbike in Japan but watching this has really opened my eyes. I see they have T120’s which is what I think would be a perfect combination as it seems the speeds are somewhat reduced. Which to be honest is perfect for me, I ride the western USA and here in Canada and everywhere is a rush. Nice to just take your time and enjoy the views. Korea is very mountainous too, which surprised me. Thanks for posting the videos, definitely more on my list now. Can you take a moment to mention visas and insurance and such for riding there and medical coverage. One never knows 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I just got myself an international driving licence and checked my travel insurance covered me for large capacity bikes.....visa wise from the UK it's just a form filling exercise on the aeroplane....
@UBTouringJapan 8 ай бұрын
To ride in Japan on a Canadian drivers license that is licensed for motorcycles, all you need is an International Driving Permit issued by the CAA (Canadian Automobile Association), your Canadian drivers license, and your passport. The motorcycles provided by UB Touring Japan include unlimited 3rd party property and 3rd party injury coverage, limited rental motorcycle damage coverage, and up to JPY 5 million personal injury coverage. I recommend you get travel insurance at your departure airport just in case you get ill or your flight gets rerouted or some other unexpected event occurs that impacts your ability to join a booked tour.
@jjnewman65 8 ай бұрын
Superb Flyers. Loving the Nippon 🇯🇵 series 👏🏻
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that!
@adunford2664 8 ай бұрын
Great views and so clean, it’s a country I’d like to visit now.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes a lovely place - very civilised!
@UncleWally3 8 ай бұрын
It appears you are exercising your privilege with grace and good intent - thanks for sharing.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@JEmmertz 8 ай бұрын
It most certainly is a place of its own. I know people who didn't have much problem getting used to the Nippon style, but who had to spend a fortnight afterwards to slowly but surely get back to our western style. If I could afford it Nippon and Kyoto - especially in the time of autumn - would be top of the list for me. Maybe in another life.....
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes later on in the tour the leaves do get pretty darn spectacular....
@davidwilliambrowning 8 ай бұрын
Loving this tour, what an amazing country.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Delighted to hear that David
@adrianstrand1120 8 ай бұрын
That’s enough toilet talk 😉 what fascinating digs and I was hoping to see your samurai sword, oh well, seriously what an amazing tour even through only 2nd episode in, looking forward to the rest of the tour.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that Adrian, lots more to come stay tuned for the next eight Saturdays!
@n22pdf 8 ай бұрын
Great vid Andy looks an amazing country to visit.. would love to get there one day 😊 Pete 😃👍
@brianchristensen1475 8 ай бұрын
Not generally a fan of the Tour Videos, but this is really great! Keep em coming!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian - I'm glad you like it! Sadly these tour videos seldom get great views and cost me an awful lot of money, time and effort to make....so this may well be the last one for some time....
@brianchristensen1475 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer I hope not, not sure if you upgraded the equipment, or are just getting better technically, but this one has been particularly gorgeous with some of the shots. All the best mate!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I think it might be a matter of having more practice and getting to realise people like more off-bike stuff.....plus the kit is getting better....
@neilurquhart8622 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyermy preference is for more tours and less ‘off bike stuff’; I’m sure that many others agree with me….Why would Itchy Boots have so many followers?
@sizzers58 8 ай бұрын
Have to be honest I'm not the greatest fan of tour videos and have generally stopped watching them but there are some exceptions such as this. Personally I enjoy the off-bike stuff so I take it you don't watch Chopsy in the garage!! I really enjoy Andy's off-bike vids: not too techy, down to earth and just a guy who's not (usually) very good in the garage!!
@davidreed6817 8 ай бұрын
Brilliant, beautiful, awe-inspiring yet serene and historical, what a wonderful place 😊
@nigelsride 8 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning ❤
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@charlesbrimson 8 ай бұрын
Fabulous tour so far Andy - your best yet in terms of culture, etc! Fantastic…..
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jimhutton4352 8 ай бұрын
A great video guys. Thank you for sharing the tour 👍🏻👍🏻🤪
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@bizzie1956 6 ай бұрын
Great series of videos you have shown us a real different side of Things Japan 🇯🇵 thanks so much ❤️
@TheMissendenFlyer 6 ай бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@wanderlpnw 8 ай бұрын
It's an onsen you stayed at. A hot spring hotel. 😊
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Indeed - that was the word I was looking for! The first of many!!
@ragerider6283 8 ай бұрын
Great video. Fascinating & beautiful. Japanese culture is so unique & interesting. It also seems to still be relatively intacted with a very distinct national identity etc.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Very much so....although the post war American influence is evident, particularly in the cities....
@ragerider6283 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyerVery interesting.
@garyhope0103 8 ай бұрын
Just getting better already. That first hotel is exactly how I imagined them to be.For me, this is the ultimate, a visit to Japan has always been my bucket list country to visit. So the next best thing is to see Japan from a motorbike tour. If only I was 36 instead of 63 haha. That road along the gorge looks brilliant.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes it was quite a ride that Gary - the video doesn’t really do it justice, it was pretty tight in places!
@wesheiser9429 8 ай бұрын
Gary, the UB Touring Japan itineraries cater more to 40-70 rather than someone in their 30s who has way more energy than I. I have rest stops every 45-60 minutes. Most days are 9am departure and 4pm arrival with plenty of sightseeing time in between.
@zweispurmopped 8 ай бұрын
Are you not afraid that some button on the high tech toilets might have "Ejection Seat" written on it, indecipherable to you? 😳 It's the first time I see Japan this close up, and it is unbelievably beautiful! 🤗Thanks for the hitch! 🤩
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Well that is the risk - it was the one marked "Wand cleaner" I never dared experiment with.....
@zweispurmopped 8 ай бұрын
@@TheMissendenFlyer 🤣🤣🤣 Now I have a pictures before my mind's eye: The administrators of Google in Japan rolling on the floor laughing about th search results returned by the Google Translator.
@UBTouringJapan 8 ай бұрын
I wonder if there are any comedy films with a Japanese toilet Ejection Seat button 🤣 The really high-end toilets play waterfall sounds and have a blow dryer.
@veeken777 8 ай бұрын
My mates at the Kawasaki Swingers 4 Bikers Club in Eaton, absolutely love Japanese Communal living spaces.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I see....
@bradleyalexander5821 8 ай бұрын
Indeed this is your job. Lucky fellow to be sure. Japan has so much to behold. Would never have crossed my mind to motorcycle tour there. Excellent choice and completely out of the box. How ya gonna top this one? 🤔
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Well sadly I suspect this maybe the last "exotic" tour we do for some time - they take a lot of time to plan, film, edit and cost an awful lot to make (way more than we make back) - they don't actually make business sense - great experience though and do stay tuned for another 8 episodes over the coming Saturday's.....
@Themotograndpa 8 ай бұрын
Wow what stunning country and the Japanese sound so polite looking forward to more vids Andy 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Plenty more to come - stay tuned!
@sizzers58 8 ай бұрын
Loving it....absolutely excellent!! Nice work if you can get it...🙂
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes, I’m not complaining!
@GaryBickley 8 ай бұрын
Loving this series already! Those wee cars with the 600cc engines are also used in Spain, we have themin our area of Andalucia. Apparently you do not need a driving license to drive one!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Really? Wow....
@pricklypunter 8 ай бұрын
It's a beautiful part of the world for sure. Your tour guide deserves some credit here as well, very unlikely to find those roads on your own 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes 100% - that is the beauty of going on a guided trip, you get to go to places you wouldn’t find yourself…
@UBTouringJapan 8 ай бұрын
UB Touring Japan does pre-tour briefing, nightly "next-day what-to-expect brief", cultural custom explanations, and translation. I also adjust the route based on rider skills/level of comfort. I keep the maximum group size small to be as flexible as possible to rider needs.
@garryclarke-kray4071 8 ай бұрын
Looks a well kept country from what was shown and a very different culture to ours in the uk
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Very different - great pride taken in the surroundings, no one throws a McDonalds wrapper out of a car window here!
@sussexbikerpillion 8 ай бұрын
Who’d have thought if you said a bike tour of Japan ? It’s nothing like you imagine it might be. I imagine the tour company’s books will be filling up for bookings.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Yes I'm not sure what I expected really - great place to ride around.
@bob_the_biker 8 ай бұрын
This is an absolutely amazing tour! Unfortunately it constantly reminds me how much this country has declined. I would love to go there but that’s not going to happen so the next best option is watching your adventure. Can’t wait for the next episode 👍
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Stay tuned!
@SergeyVikultsev 8 ай бұрын
Japan is awesome. I was also surprised to see the sink and toilet as a combo :) But I think that all comes down to efficiency. Please do report how you feel after a week on tiger.
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
I will indeed!
@davidz8 8 ай бұрын
Fantastic tour, it must be so much hard work editing all that footage, The 360 camera footage over the bridge was stunning thank you. The traditional hotel must have been such an interesting experience. Hope your shoulder is healing up?
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
Glad you're enjoying it thus far - yes the editing is a major under taking and I've only just finished it - 3 weeks on the tour, 6 weeks to edit it afterwards!! Shoulder is coming on OK I think - will know more once I see the surgeon again early in the New Year - thanks for asking (missing riding/driving!).....
@UBTouringJapan 8 ай бұрын
Andy is a fantastic storyteller, and I'm grateful for the massive effort he put into these Japan touring videos.
@stevebolton8471 8 ай бұрын
Great stuff. Wes seems to be a lovely guy, the scenery is superb and you are riding a Triumph. Tough job eh? 😄
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
...someone's got to do it!
@UBTouringJapan 8 ай бұрын
Having travelled around the world to over 50 countries, I am forever indebted to the hospitality of others. My best memories in life are through cultural immersion and direct experience. I hope to give as many people of a wonderful experience of Japan as I can.
@dankorolyk5917 8 ай бұрын
Another great tour for us to enjoy!
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
More to come!
@reinmansmith 8 ай бұрын
It would appear you were so lucky with the weather, the scenery, temples and indeed the whole country so far looks fascinating. I’m not sure your language skills would cope though without having Wes along with you lol 😆
@TheMissendenFlyer 8 ай бұрын
You think? 😜
@raytoal 7 ай бұрын
What an amazing trip.
@TheMissendenFlyer 7 ай бұрын
It sure was!
@martinhorton4967 4 ай бұрын
Been looking forward to a trip around Japan sometime and your videos are a great appetiser!
@TheMissendenFlyer 4 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that Martin!
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