Bianchi Ride Through Kamakura with Ocean Views and Mt. Fuji
Mt. Fuji, My Bianchi, and the Coastline of Kamakura
My Bianchi bike in the foreground, Mt. Fuji in the distance, and the waves of Kamakura in between — one of the most beautiful rides I’ve ever done.
My favorite route in Kanagawa runs from Machida to Kamakura and then on to Enoshima. On rare, clear spring mornings, as I crest a hill out of Kamakura, Mt. Fuji reveals itself. While not as sharp on this particular day as it can be in winter, it was glorious nonetheless.
My Bianchi Infinito is perched against a curb in the photo. Out of frame: every other cyclist who had the same idea that morning.
Gear Note
In a change from last year, I’ve stopped using both a top tube bag and under-seat bag. Instead, I now carry a single under-top-tube bag from GORIX. It’s much easier to access, and the built-in coin pocket is a nice touch.
The Route
The Hokusai Connection
This location holds extra meaning for me — the view begins to align with the angle seen in Hokusai’s iconic woodblock print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) was a renowned ukiyo-e artist, and this masterpiece is part of his series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji. The wave’s dramatic curve and distant Mt. Fuji remain one of the most recognized images of Japanese art worldwide.
If you’re a fan of that artwork too, I’ve created a 7-layer laser-cut wood framed version that blends cycling and traditional Japanese aesthetics.
