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Considering Japan in 2022
I've been wanting to ride in Japan for a few years. Other countries got in my que first. For trips under 2 months, renting seems to be the best option for me. I haven't even created a POI list yet, since Japan seemed to be locked down. Cuba was my focus this year until I read Japan may be opening up soon. I winter in Arizona until mid May. So flying from Phoenix would be easier than flying from my Ohio home.

I'm not looking for off road riding. I will do it to get to an interesting place though. I will make a list of places to visit, and look at a route that usually changes daily. I like touristy sites, but seldom do museums. I haven't seen many threads about Japan. I generally read them for ideas and pictures of sites. I'm looking for information about rentals and must see sites. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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In 2019 I drove a wr250r from Paris to Japan. Then COVID. My bike is still there and I'm hoping that this is the year i can go back to collect the bike and continue the trip.

Its not looking good. Every time Japan eases the border restrictions they get a new wave of covid. So there is no speculation on any date for tourist entry.

Here are some of the sites i used.

https://www.motorcycleparadise.net/2...wo-wheels.html top info. Warren deserves kudos.

https://www.reddit.com/r/JapanTravel...m_information/

https://www.madornomad.com/guides/ea.../carnetimport/ great blog info. Also other countries. Was current until everything is on covid hold.

https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hu...a-budget-98867 super detailed info and discussion

Information for overlanders | Japan on two wheels

https://www.japan-guide.com/

https://en.m.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Main_Page

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https://www.japan-guide.com/news/alerts.html
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Japan is my favourite country, and I have been to a lot...

Some things I would not miss while in Japan:

Tokyo/Imperial Tokyo
Kyoto
Nara / Nara Park
Himeji Castle

Come to mind. The food in general. Go in summer - You are going to love it!
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I'd suggest instead going during shoulder season either side of summer. Summer can be ridiculously hot and humid...not that there's anything wrong with that.

Hope that's helpful.
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I'd suggest instead going during shoulder season either side of summer. Summer can be ridiculously hot and humid...not that there's anything wrong with that.

Hope that's helpful.
Several years ago I rode for a month in southern Africa. It was February-their summer. My trip planning usually starts by looking at historical monthly weather charts. But that gets tossed when my open schedule window is small.
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Back in Japan now - a 3 year wait for the Japanese government to reopen the border.

FYI to leave Japan with the moto (to SKorea because... Russia doesn't seem feasible these days) is still complicated by COVID rules.

DBS Ferry is closed.

Kampu Ferry, due to some customs rules only permits Japanese Residents (or foreign students with re entry privileges) to book RETURN ONLY tickets. At this time - no foreigners or one-way trips.

Camilla Line Ferries permits foreigners and one-way trips. However no vehicle passage at this time. Apparently on 11 May 2023 they will start taking motorcycles.

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I have these on my consideration list. I rode about 3 weeks in Turkey last October. One of my favorite countries with wonderful people. I picked up 4-5 Facebook friends there-one is a cop.
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Thanks for the great information. Last time I looked it was opening for business's and expected to open for tourist soon. If it doesn't open in the next several weeks, I'll need to wait until Octoberish.
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