Project 47: Episode 10 — Yamaguchi Prefecture
I rode to the edge of Japan in Yamaguchi Prefecture — across the stunning Tsunoshima Bridge, through the Akiyoshidai Karst plateau, and along coastal roads few travelers ever see.
This solo travel documentary journeys through the quiet coastal roads and ancient history of Yamaguchi. From the Akiyoshidai Karst landscapes to the samurai streets of Hagi, this is a cinematic look at slow travel beyond the Tokyo-Kyoto tourist trail.
Where do you go when the map doesn’t give you answers?
In this episode of Project 47, I ride into Yamaguchi Prefecture, one of Japan’s quieter and least-talked-about regions. With no big expectations and no fixed plan, the journey becomes about following the road itself — through winding mountain passes, coastal towns, ancient bridges, limestone plateaus, and unexpected human connections along the way.
From the historic Kintaikyo Bridge to the vast underground world of Akiyoshido Cave, the open karst roads of Akiyoshidai, and the dramatic coastlines near Motonosumi Shrine and Tsunoshima, this ride is a reminder that some of the best journeys aren’t about ticking boxes — they’re about staying open to what comes next.
As weather closes in and plans change, this episode becomes less about destinations and more about momentum — and knowing when it’s time to keep moving.
⏱️ Timestamps – Project 47: Yamaguchi
00:00 – Where the Road Leads
00:19 – Entering Yamaguchi Prefecture (Leaving Miyajima)
01:26 – Kintaikyo Bridge (Five-arched wooden bridge)
02:04 – Back on the Road (Riding North)
04:10 – Akiyoshido Cave (Descending underground)
06:34 – Akiyoshidai Karst Road (The "Cursed" Road?)
09:05 – Heading to Hagi (Plans adapt)
09:49 – Hagi Samurai Town (Kikuya House)
11:33 – End of Day One
12:07 – Day Two Begins (Coastal route)
13:49 – Plans Change Again (Road closures)
15:03 – Motonosumi Shrine (Red Gates & Ocean)
17:43 – A Chance Meeting (The 74-Year-Old Legend)
19:16 – Riding to Tsunoshima
20:11 – Time to Keep Moving (Storm approaching)
21:57 – What’s Next (Ehime teaser)
🇯🇵 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 motovlogs, Japan travel guides, or long-format motorcycle road trips (like Long Way Round or Itchy Boots), welcome to the journey.
Watch the full Project 47 playlist — my ride through all 47 prefectures of Japan:
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📍 Locations featured in this episode:
Miyajima (departure from Hiroshima Prefecture)
Kintaikyo Bridge (Iwakuni)
Akiyoshido Cave
Akiyoshidai Karst Road
Hagi (historic samurai town)
Motonosumi Shrine
Tsunoshima & Tsunoshima Bridge
Coastal Yamaguchi Prefecture
🏍️ The Bike:
Triumph Scrambler 400x
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