{"id":109785,"date":"2025-12-27T10:27:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T01:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/?p=109785"},"modified":"2025-12-27T10:56:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T01:56:28","slug":"bike-packing-weekend-wakayama-kinan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/en\/bike-packing-weekend-wakayama-kinan\/","title":{"rendered":"Pause the pedals and take a breather.&lt;br>A Southern Kii trip made for wandering off the path"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CrIfNHNOA7I?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><strong>A Kinan cycling odyssey where the divine seems to dwell.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Riding along with the Kumano Sea at our side, we powered up a gentle incline. Just before a curve, a few drops of rain fell before suddenly turning into a fierce downpour whipped by strong gusts. Before we could even put on our rain jackets, we were soaked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe summer skies here change in a flash because of the currents and terrain!\u201d my buddy shouted over the wind. Glancing at a nearby bus stop, we saw the name: Amashima (\u2018rain island\u2019) No wonder!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJI_0033-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJI_0033-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJI_0033-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJI_0033-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DJI_0033-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the lookout of In the Outdoor Shirahama Shihara Coast. The rugged rock formations hewn by wind and waves are quintessentially Kinan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hot on the wheels of our Wakayama cycling journey in issue 66, the second leg takes us from Koza Station at the mouth of the crystal-clear Koza River to Tanabe, famed for its plums. The distance is short, but the route is relentless, with sawtooth-like climbs and drops that keep you on your toes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9100.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9100-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9100-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9100-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This issue\u2019s guest: Nishimura of WHEEL ACTION (Shing\u016b).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our guide is Tsuyoshi Nishimura, who runs the bike shop WHEEL ACTION in Shing\u016b and also works as a frame builder for his own brand, HEYM8 CYCLE. Born and raised in Shing\u016b. Nishimura describes the Kinan region as a place where unique people and local quirks make wandering off the path part of the adventure, making it perfect for a cycling trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9018.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9018.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9018-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9018-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9018-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My trusty steed is a HEYM8 CYCLE road bike, with a striking top tube.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kinan area, historically known as Muro District, is said to mean \u201croom of the gods\u201d or \u201cwhere the divine dwells.\u201d The mountains, long believed to shelter the gods, gave rise to a distinctive local culture, philosophy, and craft, flowing down rivers to the sea and beyond. At the same time, carried by the Kuroshio Current, outside influences arrived early, and Kinan flourished as a maritime hub. Secluded yet open, inward yet outward\u2014this intriguing duality may explain the region\u2019s unique depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8449-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8449-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8449-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8449-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8449-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Senjojiki is a natural canvas of sand-colored rock layers in beautiful gradients.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A place that embodies this balance is the small village of Tanami, home to the remarkable Tanami Theater. Its crisp white plank walls enclose a space that constantly transforms: sometimes a cinema, sometimes a caf\u00e9, sometimes an art studio. Contemporary artists Noriaki Hayashi and Sumire, who moved from Tokyo, revived the beloved local theater, giving it new life while honoring its history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9053-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9053-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9053-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9053-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9053.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Tanami Theater has a unique ambiance created by old tools collected from a closed school.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hayashi explained: \u201cWe stumbled on it while looking for an atelier. Back then, it was half-ruined and overgrown with ivy. When we learned it had been built just after the war and loved by the village for decades, we knew we had to preserve it and share it with both the next generation and newcomers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They spent four years lovingly restoring it by hand. Today, it hosts monthly film screenings and occasional live performances. Protected by locals and newcomers, the theater has become a community symbol and a stage for creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u201cWe hope the spirit of Kinan and its culture can flourish here, and that we can grow alongside the building,\u201d Hayashi added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8954-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8954-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8954-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8954-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8954.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At BUSH de coffee, enjoy<em> shirasu<\/em> pizza with breathtaking views.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>From a glamping stay to an Umeshu bar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>We set up for the night at In the Outdoor Shirahama Shihara Coast, a glamping site within the designated national park. The tents rise three meters above wooden decks, complete with a sauna, bonfire, and barbecue ready for a hands-free feast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal for a bike-packing trip with minimal luggage and maximum fun. At the adjoining Kanata Cove, we explored the tidal pools, and from the sauna\u2019s hidden lookout, took in the dramatic rock formations carved along the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8307-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8307-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8307-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8307-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8307.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stay in comfort under canvas at a glamping site inside the national park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8702-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8702-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8702-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8702-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8702-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pilgrims to Kumano once performed shiogori, a ritual purification, in the waters off Tanabe. Today, a monument stands at Tanabe \u014cgigahama Beach to mark the site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8677-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8677-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8677-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8677-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8677.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In front of the monument at \u014cgihama, a perfect photo spot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8921-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8921-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8921-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8921-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8921.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At BUSH de coffee, savor coffee with a view of the crashing, celebrated Meoto Waves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next morning, we stopped by Torige Cave, visible only at low tide, before making our way to Shirahama. Along the way, we detoured to K-gata Chocolate Company, a bean-to-bar chocolate shop. Everything is done in-house, from roasting and grinding the cacao to crafting the final tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAll we use is cacao and sugar,\u201d explained owner Shogo Shima. \u201cEach origin and variety has its own character, so we put real care into the tasting experience.\u201d Watching cacao transform into chocolate in the workshop, we sipped a chocolate drink that was nothing short of exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8619.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8619.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8619-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8619-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8619-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8619-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8641.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8641.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8641-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8641-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8641-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Local artistry takes center stage at K-gata.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dcf6823c-9d7c-4d43-89a9-a278e211b686-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dcf6823c-9d7c-4d43-89a9-a278e211b686-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dcf6823c-9d7c-4d43-89a9-a278e211b686-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dcf6823c-9d7c-4d43-89a9-a278e211b686-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/dcf6823c-9d7c-4d43-89a9-a278e211b686.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Savor the fruity, berry-accented Tanzanian cacao in K-gata\u2019s cold chocolate drink.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We cruised through Shirahama into Tanabe, a region known for its citrus and ume plums. Our goal was Kii-Tanabe Station on the Kisei Line, but just outside we stopped at tanabe en+, famed for must-have souvenirs. The shop is packed with local produce, sweets, drinks, and processed foods, yet the standout is umeboshi, salt-cured Japanese plums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8809-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8809-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8809-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8809-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8809.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The ultimate souvenir! Sweet, sour, or salty\u2014find&nbsp; your favorite at Tanabe En\u2019s umeboshi corner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sampling sixteen varieties makes it clear why Tanabe is Japan\u2019s plum capital; the city even has an ordinance exhorting toasts with plum wine, so naturally we joined in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8882-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8882-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8882-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8882-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8882.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;Plum wines galore that you won\u2019t find anywhere else!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you\u2019re after umeshu, there\u2019s a plum wine bar just across the street,\u201d we were told, so we headed to Umeko. A cheerful curtain painted with \u201cUmeko-chan\u201d ushered us inside, where a neon sign saying \u201cwe love umeshu\u201d glowed above a back bar boasting 144 plum wines. The star is the plum wine flight, each set chosen to showcase differences in aroma, color, and age. Every pour reveals its own character, making tasting a true delight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"last\">Only in Wakayama, where cycle trains run, can you so easily swing by a bar after a ride. We aimed to drink until the last train, only to find they closed at 7 p.m. Walking back to the station, we felt delightfully light on our feet, no doubt thanks to the plum wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8741.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8741.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8741-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8741-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8741-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A one-of-a-kind bicycle, custom-made just for you.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/heym8cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HEYM8 CYCLE<\/a> builds each bike to perfectly suit its rider, custom-made around pedaling style, body, and lifestyle. Nishimura\u2019s ideas, shaped by years of riding diverse bikes, appear in playful details throughout. The frame we used for the shoot boasts a graceful arch. Inquiries at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wheelaction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHEEL ACTION<\/a>.<br><br>WHEEL ACTION<br>1-1 Inosawa, Chuo Building 1F, Shing\u016b, Wakayama Prefecture<br>TEL\uff1a0735-21-5085<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Tsuyoshi Nishimura<\/strong><br>Tsuyoshi Nishimura was born in Shing\u016b, Wakayama Prefecture. After training at a bike shop in Sakai, Osaka, he returned home to open WHEEL ACTION near Shing\u016b Station. Once a hard-core rider tackling tough routes, he has since embraced a more leisurely style, welcoming detours along the way. He now also works as a frame builder for his own brand, HEYM8 CYCLE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bike Packing Guide<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top cols-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8148-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8148-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8148-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8148-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_8148-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/owashi_farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Owase Milk<br><\/a>805-1 Takatomi, Kushimoto, Higashimuro District, Wakayama<br>TEL\uff1a0735-62-0447<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9050-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9050-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9050-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9050-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ATY_9050-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"http:\/\/tanami.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tanami Theater<\/a><br>1547 Tanami, Kushimoto, Higashimuro District, Wakayama PrefectureTEL:0735-66-0557<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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