일본의 지붕 ‘후지산’, 신의 정원 오토바이 탐험기 | 🇯🇵일본일주_21

일본의 지붕 ‘후지산’, 신의 정원 오토바이 탐험기 | 🇯🇵일본일주_21

[ Rolling into the World ] Elevation 3,776m That black peak that even looks down on the clouds that float high above, is Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan and a sacred mountain for the Japanese people. This Mount Fuji, which is twice as tall as Hallasan on Jeju Island, Korea’s tallest and most beautiful mountain, I plan to climb it myself on my motorcycle. This journey begins in Nagano, Honshu, from Kamikochi, where I encountered breathtaking extreme scenery. The roof of Japan, Mount Fuji If I head straight from here to Mount Fuji, I can arrive in about three and a half hours, but since I plan to stop at Venus Line, Goddess Observatory, and also the fairytale-like road, “Märchen Road,” it will take about six hours. From the moment of departure, it already feels extraordinary. This seems to be a hydroelectric power station. This is a dam, and the height difference between both sides is incredible. It feels like I’m riding on a road in the sky. When riding on roads in Japan, I sometimes see strange and interesting roads. There are roads in places where you’d think, “A road shouldn’t exist here,” or curious roads where you wonder, “How did they build a road in a place like this?” You can see the firm determination of the Japanese to connect and open up passage no matter what. I’m currently passing through a place called Matsumoto, which seems to be a basin surrounded by mountains and made up of rice paddies and fields. And every time I pass through places like this, I’m impressed by the fact that there are no tall buildings. Except for nearby transmission towers, I don’t see any buildings taller than three stories. If anything, this opens up the view and makes me feel refreshed. Passing wide rice paddies and fields, I now head deep into the mountains in earnest. [ Keeping distance from the truck ] I’m climbing through these layers of mountains to pass Venus Line, which reaches an elevation of 2,000 meters. As I climb higher, I can feel the temperature steadily dropping, because my clothes are made of mesh material that lets the wind through very well. Before climbing the mountain, it was very hot, but as soon as I started climbing, it began to feel cool, and now it’s cold. As you know, the temperature drops by 0.6 degrees for every 100 meters of elevation gained, so on Venus Line, which averages 1,700 meters (5,580 ft) above sea level, it’s about 10 degrees (50F) cooler than the lowlands. Now I’ve entered the beginning of the Venus Line I’ve been looking forward to, and looking at Google reviews of Venus Line, I often saw photos of wild animals like deer taken along this road. Looking at the road now, I can see why. Deep in the mountains, with thick greenery on both sides, it wouldn’t be strange if a wild animal jumped out at any moment. So I’ll slow down more than usual and enjoy climbing at a leisurely pace. Deep in the mountains where no one is in sight, as I run alongside the sky singing of the start of summer and the unfamiliar greenery with no names, what could be more pleasant? Oh… I’ll make an emergency stop for a moment. I’ll check if there are any wild animals like bears nearby. Because, even though I haven’t even started yet, it’s really cold. Just in case, I’ll look around, and for now, I’ll keep the engine running. Since I’m heading toward an elevation of 2,000 meters now, the sunlight is very strong, so it’s hot when I stop, but when I start riding, it’s cold. Mount Fuji, which I’ll soon reach, is even higher in elevation, so it’ll be even colder. There’s something I learned in the military. “They can forgive a soldier who loses a battle, but not one who fails in vigilance.” I’m keeping a close watch around so I don’t run into a bear. But take a look inside the forest. In a place like this, it wouldn’t be strange if a bear jumped out at any moment. Unless it’s a parking lot with lots of people, I’d better not stop. Wow, the scenery is already beautiful. Since Venus Line feels like a grassland, it looks like I’m probably heading that way. The map is pointing that way too. But I made a big mistake here. To ride through the vast Venus Line like you see in this photo, I should have taken the lower road, but for some reason, the GPS guided me to the upper road, so I ended up on the wrong path. I thought the real Venus Line was about to begin, but I had already passed the main part of it. By the time I realized this, I had come quite far, and it would have taken about two more hours to go back, so I decided to give up boldly. Well, leaving a reason to come back isn’t so bad, right? The sound of nature at this spot where I stopped briefly made me forget my regret right away. The sound here is like, the sound of insects you hear on a summer night in the countryside of Korea. Since I still have a long way to go, I pull myself together and hurry toward the Goddess Observatory. The Goddess Observatory wasn’t that far, so I arrived quickly. It was a place where I could see from Mount Tengu on the left down to Chino City. Feeling rushed, I quickly captured the scenery in my mind and turned the throttle toward Märchen Road. This word “Märchen” simply means “fairy tale” in German. As the name suggests, the experience of riding along the endless tree-lined road deep in the mountains was enough to make me feel like I was in a fairy tale. So today, I decided to stay at a hostel in a small town north of Mount Fuji. It takes two and a half hours to get there. Still, I’ll savor the remaining Venus Line slowly and descend with anticipation for Mount Fuji tomorrow. At the point when my Japan trip has lasted over two months, I discovered another unique thing about Japanese roads. I think they’re really good at naming them. Maybe it’s just an ordinary road, but by giving it a name, it makes you feel like you’re riding along a meaningful path. “Yatsugatake Echo Line” This place also has a line name. Simply put, it’s like a circuit road along the base of Mount Yatsugatake. The long road was filled with wide fields and fragrant flowers. When I travel, I like to find out the origin or meaning of place names. That way, I get a sense of what kind of place it is and what history or geographical background it has, and driving becomes more fun. It feels like a richer trip. Endless fields stretch out before me. Wow, the smell of the grass. The scent of herbs fills the air. It might be the strongest grassy scent I’ve smelled since coming to Japan. Ah, the reason the scent was so strong is because they planted lots of herbs along the roadside. Thanks to the sweet herbal scent, I feel good the whole time I’m riding. It’s like riding through a huge flower shop. Along with the familiar scent, the sight of cute kids racing added to the charm of the moment. Go! Go! So cute. High five! Every time I drive long distances for long hours, I feel like it’s a battle with myself to endure boredom and fatigue. Wow… it’s really jammed. Can you see this red indicator? I was originally supposed to arrive at 6:30 p.m., but now it’s delayed by 30 minutes. No matter how much I drive, the arrival time doesn’t get any shorter. Tiring. So tiring. This is the first time I’ve stretched on the road. Even though it’s one city, I can’t see the end. I struggled within this one city for about an hour. Just when I thought I’d finally gotten to the outskirts, another city appeared. Wow, Japan really is a large country. But in my travels, I’ve always had a clear give-and-take. After tough times, I always get at least one beautiful reward in return. It’s Mount Fuji! I’m looking down from the middle of the mountain myself, but even so, I’ve never seen such a tall mountain. It looks unbelievably huge. It’s really big. I thought, “How big can a mountain really be?” but seeing it in person, it’s truly enormous. I can understand why ancient Japanese people considered Mount Fuji sacred. It’s so big it feels unreal. Now I’ve arrived at the hostel. Good job today. Well done. This is the place. I wonder if I can park here? The check-in time for this hostel was until 6 p.m. It’s 7 p.m. now. I came here relaxed, thinking I could check in like most places until around 8 p.m., but it was my mistake not to check. So I’ve messaged the host, but if it’s not possible, I’ll have to find another place to stay. Once again, I’m in a tricky situation. I was wrong. The host had already messaged me the instructions for late check-in. I’ll check in now! This is a mistake I often make when my mind gets ahead of me. Sure enough, as soon as I entered, I saw the instructions waiting for me. My room is 202. (Analog number lock) I decided to take this twin bed. The room is in really good condition. I’ll move my luggage quickly. Today I really miss Korea. I miss Korean people. (homesickness) So sometimes I find Korean soju, “Chamisul,” at convenience stores. I remember it being about twice the Korean price, but if they’re selling it, I’ll buy some. (A little trick) This is it, this taste. And so, I wrap up today savoring this excitement for Mount Fuji, the finale of my journey through Honshu. And so, morning has come in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Today, I plan to climb Mount Fuji here in Honshu, which I’ve been looking forward to. But as I found out, unfortunately I won’t be able to hike to the summit of Mount Fuji. I can go up to the 5th Station, but beyond that, because the snow hasn’t melted and the temperature is too low, they say hiking is only allowed in July or August after the snow has melted. So for now, I can access up to the 5th Station, and I can ride my motorcycle up to that point. But even at the 5th Station, the elevation is about 2,300 meters. And after coming down from Mount Fuji, I plan to camp at a place called “Kōan Campground” and admire Mount Fuji. This Kōan Campground is said to offer the view you see in the picture on the 1,000 yen bill. It’s a place where you can see that view. I’m really excited. Unfortunately, it’s full of thick clouds right now, so I’m not sure if I’ll be able to see Mount Fuji properly. But I’m grateful just to be able to go up to the 5th Station. Since the weather near Mount Fuji changes frequently, sometimes you can’t even reach the 5th Station. Today the weather isn’t bad, so I think I’ll be able to get up there without any trouble. I’ll climb with a feeling of gratitude. Well then, let’s go together! Oh, and as you go up Mount Fuji, I hear that the food and water sold at shops get really expensive. So I’m going to buy them in advance here. I heard that a bottle of water is about 500 yen, and near the summit it’s as much as 800 yen. (This is premium water.) As always, I’ve prepared my usuals. (chicken breast, sandwich, vegetable drink) The temperature right now feels cool because of the breeze, but it’s actually quite hot. The 5th Station I’m aiming for is about 2,300 meters above sea level, right? It’s definitely going to be cold on the way up. From my experience, on mountains close to 1,500 meters, like the UFO Line in Shikoku or the Venus Line I visited yesterday, it was cold. Alright, shall we set off in earnest? As expected at the foot of Mount Fuji, I can see a large shrine. Wow, it’s huge. Luckily, the sky is clearing up as time passes. Before I left, I thought I wouldn’t be able to see it properly because of all the clouds, but maybe I’ll get to see Mount Fuji under a clear sky. Also, even this road leading to Mount Fuji is beautifully maintained, probably because it leads to a sacred place for the Japanese. It’s really well kept. The road I’m going up is called the Subaru Line, and the word “Subaru” refers to the star cluster “Seven Sisters.” It’s the same word as the Japanese car company “SUBARU” that you know. I don’t know why this road is named the Subaru Line, but maybe it means the road climbs the mountain toward the stars. Or maybe Subaru the car company made this road, or helped build it? That’s the fun thought I’m having. Hmm… I heard this road gets crowded with tourists, but it’s really empty right now. But as always, I bet there’ll be lots of people once I arrive. Just like at Kamikōchi. While I was having fun imagining all this, I arrived at the Mount Fuji tollgate before I knew it. Looks like it’s cash only. Hello. (1,680 yen or $13) Thank you. Wow… that fee… Every time I pass through a toll like this, I really feel how expensive transportation in Japan is. Did you see that? 1,680 yen. That’s about 15,000 won ($13). It feels like a hefty entrance fee. It’s really expensive. I was expecting it to be around 700 yen. Wow, to have such an open road full of greenery, and to be able to ride all alone under this blue sky and clouds — that’s true luck. The day before yesterday they forecast rain for today. But it doesn’t look like it’ll rain. I feel so grateful to the sky. It looks like I’m passing the first ridge now. The elevation here is about 1,300 meters. But it’s already starting to feel cool. I’m glad I put on my clothes beforehand. Mount Fuji is a mountain made up of four layers, and they say this area was seabed about 10 million years ago. But over time, with tectonic collisions and volcanic eruptions, it gradually built up, and became the 3,776-meter Mount Fuji we see today. But unfortunately, Mount Fuji is still an active volcano, and many experts say it wouldn’t be surprising if it erupted at any time. They say the power that’s built up over 300 years is now condensed under Mount Fuji. So if Mount Fuji erupted, Tokyo would reportedly be paralyzed in just 3 hours. It must be hiding incredible explosive power. I sincerely hope that doesn’t happen. Especially not until I’ve made it back down. While I was talking, I’ve already passed the second ridge. The elevation is now 1,600 meters. That’s about 300 meters higher than the first ridge. Passing the second and third ridges like this, I keep turning the throttle toward the summit from the mountain’s middle slope, and along the way, I encountered little gifts Mount Fuji had prepared for me. Now I’m really starting to feel the height. It feels close to 2,000 meters. Can you see those clouds far away? The clouds are passing right over my head. The air has become humid, and the smell of grass is incredibly strong now. At this rate, I might not be able to see much once I reach the 5th Station. But that’s okay — what’s important is that I climbed Mount Fuji. And that I did it together with all this green around me. The higher I go, the thicker the clouds get. But the 5th Station might be clear, so I won’t be disappointed just yet. I’ve passed the 4th Station. Only the final 5th Station remains. Just as I said — the mountain is so tall that the middle is covered with clouds, but once I broke through them, the top of the mountain was clear and sunny. I’m excited. Even though I’m almost at the 5th Station, I haven’t seen the summit of Mount Fuji even once so far, and just when I was starting to doubt if I’d taken the wrong path again! Sorry, everyone. I can’t close my mouth in awe. Looking at Mount Fuji now, I realized that above this 5th Station, there are no plants growing at all. Normally the tree line is around 3,500 meters in elevation, but on Mount Fuji, because of its steep slope beyond the 5th Station and harsh climate, the tree line is here at the 2,300-meter 5th Station. Sometimes what we think are mistakes end up creating even more beautiful results. As expected, while the road was empty, the 5th Station is crowded with people. And so, I have arrived at Mount Fuji. Wow, what an amazing view. To see a snow-covered summit in mid-June (summer) is incredible. Even though it doesn’t look far from here to the summit, there’s a 1,500-meter difference. With that kind of difference, it’s no wonder the snow remains. I finally manage to close my open mouth and start slowly looking around. As expected, it’s a famous tourist spot. About 80% of the people here are Chinese, and the rest seem to be mostly Japanese or Westerners. You can see donkeys in one corner of the square. It seems there’s an experience program where you can ride these donkeys. When I watch my favorite foreign documentaries, sometimes I see people living in highlands riding horses or donkeys and actually using them as a means of transportation. Of course, these donkeys are probably mainly for tourist rides. This seems to be a sign marking the start of the 5th Station. It looks like you can start hiking here and go all the way to the summit of Mount Fuji. It’s currently closed and under maintenance. They say it opens between July and August when the summit warms up and the snow melts. Even if the temperature feels mild here, it must be really cold 1,400 meters up at the summit. I was planning to climb to the summit wearing these riding boots, but it’s a shame. Next time I get a chance, I’ll definitely try to reach the summit. So if you’re planning to visit Mount Fuji, it’s best to consider coming in July or August. And when you come to places like this, souvenir shops are always fun to browse. There are lots of cute souvenirs related to Japanese culture and Mount Fuji. I also see premium water modeled after Mount Fuji. And as always near Japan’s beautiful nature spots, there’s a shrine. Though small, there’s a place set up where you can offer prayers. There’s a small area for actual worship and prayer, but looking around, it feels more like a souvenir shop. And not just here — there’s another shop behind it too. Even if it’s a tourist spot, it’s always sad to see inconsiderate behavior at a place dedicated to the gods. Since I’ve come all this way up, of course I have to check out the observation deck too. Looking at the map, that area over there is Fujiyoshida, where I stayed, and that direction points towards Tokyo. If you reached the summit of Mount Fuji on a clear day, I bet you could really see Tokyo. I think this is the highest I’ve ever been, except on a plane. Looking down on clouds with their own unique shapes, and seeing birds flying below my feet, it was a thrilling, indescribable moment of happiness. Now it’s time to wrap up this short but intense Mount Fuji journey. I waited a long time to see Mount Fuji’s clear summit. It felt like it peeked out for just a moment before drawing the curtain closed. I was lucky. I’m grateful. As you’d expect in a tourist spot, corn is 500 yen (3$) and ice cream is 700 yen (5$). I’m glad I brought my own snacks. All this cost just 600 yen (4$). Saved some money. Of course, simple drinks are available from vending machines for about 300 yen. Anyway, now I’ll head down the mountain towards the Goan Campground. But first, I’ll stop by the store to pick up some groceries. Looking at the weather here, I don’t think I’ll see Mount Fuji well from the campground because of the clouds, but going there still means a lot. So I passed through Mount Fuji’s nature, thicker than during the climb, and arrived at a supermarket near the campground. I’ve arrived at the sports store. Here I’m just buying isobutane gas. I deliberately bought two. It’s a hassle searching for a sports store every time I need gas. It surprises me every time, but this is the cheapest one they sell here, but do you know how much this one can costs? Including tax it’s about 600 yen (in Korea about 300 yen). Gas sure is expensive in Japan. (in Korea about 300 yen) It’s the cheapest but since it’s sold at a Japanese supermarket, I can trust it. And it’s imported from Korea. I found out that a lot of isobutane products are imported from Korea. They seem to import them from Korea and just change the external design. And sometimes like here, you find “supermarket complexes” where various stores gather, places like this are really convenient. I can buy almost everything I need for my trip without going from shop to shop. So now I’m heading to the Aeon Mall Maxvalu next door to buy groceries. Look at the parking lot. You can see motorcycles for moto camping or traveling, right? It seems they are shopping here as well. – Where are you from?
– Ah, it’s a motorcycle from Korea. – From Korea?
– Yes. – The license plate is different?
– Yes, the plate is also from Korea. – Is your license an international one?
– License? (didn’t understand) – Ah, international driving license. – What brings you to Japan?
– I’m planning to tour around Japan. (laughter) – Good luck.
– Yes, thank you. – Stay safe.
– Yes, thank you. Every time I meet motorcycle travelers in Japan, they’re so kind, as if proving that all motorcycle travelers are family, and above all, they pack their luggage on the rear seat so skillfully it’s impressive. As I always say, what I buy is the same as usual. Chicken breast, vegetable juice, and ramen. If anything is special this time, it’s some meat because I’m camping. So now all preparations are done, let’s head together to “Goan Campground,” where we can relax while seeing Mt. Fuji. The “Goan Campground” I’m heading to now has a unique reservation system. If you visit without booking, I don’t know if you can check in; online booking is required, and you must select your check-in time, and if you miss that time, you can’t check in. Check-in times are divided into 30-minute slots. I booked to check in at 4 o’clock, and it looks like I’ll arrive safely. The sun is starting to shine, so I expect it will clear up soon. Whether Mt. Fuji is visible or not, I’ll share with you the nature so beautiful it’s on the currency. Let’s go to the “Goan Campground” together! Wow… Look at the sky. It’s so beautiful. Let me tell you one charm of Japanese roads. It can be so bright, but then suddenly dark because of the trees over the road. At times like that, even though it’s the same road, same time, it feels fresh and new. Of course, near sunset it could be dangerous, but in broad daylight like this, it’s fascinating. I’ve arrived now. From afar, I saw there are so many people camping, I wonder if there’s space for me. I couldn’t even see a spot to pitch a tent. Sorry. I don’t speak Japanese. At Goan Campground, you check in at the top, then go down, not the other way around. Welcome. Please have a seat. – You don’t speak Japanese?
– No, I don’t. As always, I completed check-in using a translation app, I love Papago.
(translation app) Surely there’s at least one spot? Wow, this place is steeper than I thought. If I pitched my tent down there, it’d be hard to sleep comfortably. Can you see? Starting from way over there, tents are packed all the way to the opposite end. I’ll pitch my tent here. Rather than sleeping at an angle down below, I’d rather sleep comfortably here. Even so, this tent is doing a great job holding up.
(my tent broke recently) It’s a broken tent, but I set it up well. This is the place depicted on the 1,000 yen bill. But it’s hidden by clouds. I can only see the surrounding mountains far away, but not Mt. Fuji. Let me show you again. This is the view. That Mt. Fuji is hidden behind the clouds. Unfortunately, only Mt. Fuji is covered by clouds. Even so, it certainly looks like a quiet and beautiful place worthy of being on a banknote. Everyone, I’m at a campsite where you can see the scenery drawn on the back of the 1,000-yen bill. You thought camping here would be full of romance, didn’t you? This is the reality. The good spots have all been taken by the diligent people. Some are even putting up with steep slopes to sleep right next to the water. This is the iPhone camera leveler. That’s how sloped this place is. Mt. Fuji isn’t visible anyway, right? So I’ve decided to just have fun camping by the lake, grilling meat and enjoying myself. The shower fee here is 100 yen for 2 minutes. For me, a former sergeant in the Korean Army, a 2-minute shower is nothing. Of course, it does depend a bit on the water pressure. All I need is a bar of soap. It’s nothing. Ah, cold! It’s nothing. Done! I still have 30 seconds left. If you press the STOP button, I guess it gives you time to soap up. When you press the START button again, the water flows. For most men, I think 2 minutes is enough. And for women too, unless they have long hair. With this, everything is ready. I just throw a cloth over and use it as a table. It’s small but enough. Pork jowl (Pepper x5) At a time like this, you can’t miss this. Half a bottle of soju left over from last night. I put in just a drop. I’ll let this campsite and Mt. Fuji taste soju too. “Gosurae”: A Korean folk custom of tossing food or drink on the ground to wish for abundance and prosperity
(a culture that is disappearing these days) Yes, this is the taste of Korea. Looking around, I see couples, friends, families, and married couples. At times like this, loneliness sometimes burns my heart black, but I carefully grill the meat so it doesn’t burn. Even if my heart burns, I can’t let the meat burn. Now let me talk about the route I’ve firmly decided on. I’ve decided to boldly give up on the Tohoku region of Honshu. I have about a month left, and if I stop by the Tohoku region, I’ll run out of time, and others said it might feel lacking compared to the spectacular views I’ve already seen. That’s because the nature I saw in Kyushu, Shikoku, and southern Honshu was so overwhelming. Of course, I’m sure Tohoku has beautiful nature too, but I’ll save it for next time. Besides, as we’ve traveled together, both I and all of you have raised our standards. So I’ll head straight from Niigata to Hokkaido for new nature. Good night.
Good night. So I plan to change the tires in Gunma and head to Niigata. That will take about two days too. It takes about 4 hours just to get to Gunma, and 6 or 7 hours from Gunma to Niigata. And taking the ferry from Niigata to Hokkaido takes another day. So not two days. It’s actually three. It’ll take that long, but I’ve decided to go straight to Hokkaido. But it’s not like I’ll just drive boringly all the way to Niigata. I’ve never seen it, but this Gunma is the setting for “INITIAL D” that you all like, right? So I’ll introduce you to the courses featured in the manga, and make even the journey to Hokkaido worthwhile. The 3-day trip to Hokkaido will be tough, but I’ll handle the hard parts, so please relax in the back seat and enjoy. I’ll clean this up quickly and go to bed for tomorrow. Thank you for traveling with me today. If you enjoyed today’s video, please subscribe and like. Which way was it..? Anyway, please give it a like too. Thank you. When will I clean all this up? Let’s hurry and clean up. I need to clean up and sleep. Are you going to stay there, take a break, or fly away? Yeah, take a little rest. You must be tired from following me all day.

해발 3,776m.
일본의 지붕 후지산을 오토바이로 정복하다!

일본 중부지방에서 아름다운 도로로 손꼽는 ‘비너스 라인’, ‘여신 전망대’, ‘메르헨 로드’를 거쳐 후지산으로 향하는 이야기입니다.

비록 날씨의 영향으로 정상에 도달하지는 못했지만,
5부능선, 해발 2,350m의 풍경 또한 굉장히 아름다웠죠.

또한 1,000엔 지폐 뒤에 새겨져 있는 절경을 볼 수 있는 ‘모토스’ 호수의 ‘고암캠핑장’도 방문해보았는데요,
SNS로 보던 모습과 현실은 어떻게 다른지, 제가 직접 파헤쳐 보았답니다.

세계문화유산, 그 절경의 풍경 속으로 저와 함꼐 떠나시죠!

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