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The RWG gradients are very misleading, most of the extreme inclines are somehow measured on the hills above the tunnels you'll be cycling through. The worst climb was around 14% and a few around 10% or 11%, had a 44 chainring with 10-46 cassette and never had to walk. This was my load out (second picture, bicycle on the right): https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw9bOqhlJ7u/
Yeah, everything was pre-booked since we were there in May which is holiday season for Japanese people. Mainly stayed in hotels and Ryokans, if you want I can send a list of all the places we stayed?
Can't recommend this route enough.
Jaap-
If the list is to hand then sure but don't go to too much bother. Thanks so much for the support. I'm really nervous about this kind of thing because it'll be my first time touring abroad. I know that you can't plan for everything, but just knowing that things can be done and people have done things helps me out a lot.
Belagerent
Seems amazing but how the fuck did you cycle up those gradients? Loaded?
Also where did you stay, pre booked accomodation along the route?