I’d only intended to ride out to see the autumn colours and thought I’d maybe grab a burger at GranPrix in Tsumagoi. But when I had to turn west for Tsumagoi, the coast seemed just as close and snow on the distant peaks was more alluring. Then I remembered it was salmon season on the other side of those hills, so to the sea of Japan it was.

Weather Gods: Lenient

Coldest: 2°C       Uncoldest: 11°C

When: November 23, 2025

Start: Yokohama Hammerhead, Kanagawa

End: Kashiwazaki Central Beach, Niigata

Length: @500km

Weapon of Choice: Yamaha MT10SP

Popsicle-prevention: Warm&Safe heated liner and gloves + heat packs on knees + heated grips.

Satisfaction level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Do it again? Absolutely!

Enjoy the Relive movie up top for the stop by stop details.