Project 47: Episode 7 — Fukuoka Prefecture (Solo Motorcycle Journey Across Japan)
Three days riding through Fukuoka taught me something I didn’t expect.
What began with a rough start became a layered journey across temples, coastlines, crowded city streets, quiet mountain roads, and unexpected human moments. From the massive reclining Buddha at Nanzoin to the beaches of Itoshima and the backroads north of the city, Fukuoka revealed itself slowly — and not always comfortably.
This episode completes my ride across Kyushu.
Across three days, I move between urban sprawl and open coastline, ornate Buddhist temples and quiet forest paths, neon art installations and early morning campsites. There are setbacks, small wins, and the kind of encounters that remind me why Project 47 isn’t just about places — it’s about people.
Leaving Kyushu marks the first major milestone of the series. When I rode through that tunnel toward Honshu, it felt like the journey became something bigger than I had imagined when it began.
Ride Timeline:
0:00 The Crash (My Ride Ends Here?)
04:22 Riding Injured: The Climb to the Goddess
08:15 Into the "Hell & Paradise" Cave (Scary!)
14:30 Itoshima Coast (Japan's Sunset Road)
19:45 TeamLab Forest: A Psychedelic Detour
24:10 The Main Event: Finding the Nanzoin Giant
28:55 Is it really bigger than Nara? (Scale Reveal)
32:10 The Final Ride: Leaving Kyushu.
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🇯🇵 About Project 47:
Project 47 is a solo motorcycle documentary series covering all 47 prefectures of Japan. This Japan road trip explores the real country beyond the tourist trail. From motocamping spots to hidden rural shrines, this series captures the essence of solo travel in Japan. If you enjoy cinematic travel films, Japan travel guides, or long-format motorcycle road trips (like Long Way Round or Harley Davidson travel diaries), welcome to the journey.
Video Details:
Filmed in: Fukuoka Prefecture (Itoshima, Kurume, Sasaguri)
Motorbike: Triumph Scrambler 400X
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