Round Trip of Kinko Bay in KagoshimaYouTuber Kenta-san's "Discover Ride" series is a series of bicycle tours to discover the charms of local regions. In this third installment, Kenta-san takes you on a 3-day/2-night bicycle trip around Kagoshima Bay (Kinko Bay), a region he has wanted to ride for some time!
DAY 3 Sakurajima - Kirishima
The third day of the "Kin-Ichi" cycling tour started with a determination to circumnavigate Sakurajima. As if to encourage Kenta-san, who was struggling with knee pain, he met many people along the way, including a cheerful cafe owner, a father camping alone in his mini-car, and a high school cyclist, Mr. Arimura. It was a memorable final day, as he received support and was touched by the warmth of Kagoshima's people.
Distance travelled: 112km
To get a head start on the spring season, Kenta-san was next to ride around Kinko Bay (Kin-Ichi) in Kagoshima, Kyushu! Kenta-san landed at Kagoshima Airport, stayed the night before in Kirishima City, and started his ride the next morning. With Sakurajima on his left, he headed south along the western side of the bay to Ibusuki, his hotel for the day.
Distance travelled: 90km
The second day of our round trip tour of Kinko Bay in Kagoshima started at the beach in Ibusuki, where the morning sun and the steam from the sand steam hot springs were rising. We met a reliable guide rider who was eager to introduce us to the charms of Kinko Bay, but I was starting to feel discomfort in my knees...! We started the day wondering if he would be able to ride through the enchanting Spring sea!
Distance travelled: 65km
The third day of the "Kin-Ichi" cycling tour started with a determination to circumnavigate Sakurajima. As if to encourage Kenta-san, who was struggling with knee pain, he met many people along the way, including a cheerful cafe owner, a father camping alone in his mini-car, and a high school cyclist, Mr. Arimura. It was a memorable final day, as he received support and was touched by the warmth of Kagoshima's people.
We will plan an itinerary based on the word-of-mouth information you send us about spots and activities you would like Kenta-san to stop by!
ROUTE
Starting from Kagoshima Airport, the route rides counterclockwise along the coastline via Ibusuki. After crossing the Satsuma Peninsula to the Okuma Peninsula by ferry, the route heads south, passing through Kirishima Kinko Bay Park and returning again to Kagoshima Airport, a total distance of approximately 270km.
Equipment for this trip by Kenta-san