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BEPPU COURSE
OitaStart from Oita Station, the center of Oita Prefecture. Nishi Oita (Kantan Beach) is a calm and peacefull port. From here, there is a bicycle-only road along the sea to Beppu city. After passing Umitamago aqualium and Mt.Takasaki, you will gradually reach Beppu, a town of hot springs. There is also a souvenir shop and some cafe, so it's a quite excited station street that anyone can enjoy anytime. There are many restaurants and scenic spots on the Kyushu crossing road that runs from Beppu Port to the Kannawa and Myoban area. Enjoy the senery of the hot spring town, Beppu. The Kannawa area where has many Onsens, cafes and Japanese traditional hotels. Further up the Kyushu crossing road to the Myoban area with a unique sulfur scent. The Jumonjihara Observatory is a scenic area in Beppu, which is actually unknown well It's a scenic spot where you can see from Beppu city to Oita city, Kunisaki city, and even Shikoku on a clear day. If you follow the mountain path, you will arrive at Tsukahara Onsen, which is said to be the headwater of Beppu Onsen. and go further through nature, you will arrive at Yufuin, a famous tourist spot in Oita pref. Also, you can enjoy one of the famouse driving road, "Yamanami Highway" with amazing senery. Many cars through the Yufudake mountain trail and continue toward the Kijima Plateau, but we recommend to return to Tsukahara route. Back to Beppu town? please relax and enjoy the Onsen. The route is a little long, but there are many heal spots such as Onsens. Please enjoy your cycling with Onsen style!detail>ITOJIMA COURSE
FukuokaMany cyclists running along the coastline of Itoshima start from Imajuku station. A little further from Imajuku station, a small Imazu rest station along the coastline in Fisherman Town. Puka Puka Kitchen, SUNSET (Itoshima cafe) is surfer & cycle friendly. Basically, every café has a bicycle storage and a road bike stand. Futamigaura (Sunset Road) is famous as a sunset scenic spot. Recently, there are more cafes, fashionable photo spots and souvenir shops are available. After passing the famous surf spot and London bus Gelato cafe, you will see Keya-no Oto and Totoro's Forest. And from here, the scenery changes completely, from the sea to the mountains. A little along the rice field leads into a small fisherman town. If you go further, you will follow the road along the coast from Itoshima to Saga and Karatsu. Fuku Fuku no sato is a small roadside station selling local fresh vegetables, fresh foods and handmade sweets. Anego beach is known as most beautiful beach with singing-sands in Japan. From here, rush to Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, and head to Nijino Matsubara. These pine trees was planted to protect people and farmlands from the sea breeze in the olden days, is 400 to 700 m wide and about 4.5 km, one of the largest pine tree forest in Japan. After passing through Nijino matsubara, you will reach the downtown area of Karatsu City. Then, visit Kagamiyama Onsen Bijinyu to heal the fatigue of your trip. Itoshima course that you can enjoy from the sea to the mountains at once. Perfect for those who want to enjoy the sea and mountains, or who have not yet discovered one of the attractions!detail>KUSATSU SHIGA KOGEN ROUTE
Gunma,NaganoThe Asama / Shirane / Shiga refreshing highway is a mountain road with a total length of about 200 km, starting from Karuizawa, passing through the Asama Kogen and Kusatsu Onsen to the Shiga Kogen. Yumiike is a volcanic lake with a beautiful contrast between the mountains and clouds reflected on the surface of the water at the foot of Mt. Shirane. There are wooden roads in the area so you can enjoy a walk. Yugama is a crater lake with a diameter of 300 m and a water depth of 30 m on the summit of Shirane, which is about 2000 meters above sea level. Yugama is one of the most emerald green volcanic lakes in the world with strong acidity and can be seen from a nearby observation deck. Shibutoge is a scenic spot that represents the magnificent views of Asama, Shirane and Shiga Sawayaka Kaido, and is located on the prefectural border between Gunma and Nagano prefectures, which boasts an altitude of 2172m. Yokoteyama Drive-In is one of the few restaurants on the Kusatsu-Shiga Kogen route near Shibu Pass. Shiga Kogen is a representative resort area of Nagano located in the eastern part of Nagano prefecture. The altitude of this area is about 2000m, and many people visit there throughout the year to enjoy the outdoors and activities. Jigokudani Yaen-Koen at the goal is a natural park where many monkeys live at an altitude of 850m. Enjoy cycling from Kusatsu to Shiga Kogen while visiting sightseeing spots rich in nature!detail>KARUIZAWA KUSATSU ROUTE
Nagano,GunmaThe Asama / Shirane / Shiga Sawayaka highway is a mountain road with a total length of about 200 km, starting from Karuizawa, passing through the Asama Kogen and Kusatsu Onsen to the Shiga Kogen. Kumoba Pond has a 1km approach to the perimeter of the pond, which makes it a very calm atmosphere in the city of Karuizawa. The former Karuizawa Ginza Shopping Street was originally a post town on the old Nakasendo, and is now an exotic city with a gorgeous Western culture. The former Mikasa Hotel is a Western-style wooden hotel that was designated as an important cultural heritage of the country built in the Meiji era. Shiraito water Falls is located on the border of Nagano and Gunma prefectures. Many tourists visit throughout the year, as you can feel minus -ions in the summer and see the icicles in the winter. Onioshidashien is a tourist spot where the lava that flows out during the big eruption of Mount Asama in 1783 spreads across the entire area. Nishinohara Park has roads that are well-maintained, and there are courses where you can take a stroll. Yubatake is a symbol of Kusatsu Onsen, one of Japan's three most famous hot springs, and 4,000 liters of hot water is spouting every minute. At the hot spring at the goal, you can see and experience Kusatsu's famous "Yumomi". Enjoy a lot of sightseeing at one time while your cycling, from Karuizawa to Kusatsu!detail>ARAKAWA CYCLE ROUTE
TOKYOThe Arakawa Cycling Road,which starts from Kasai Rinkai Park, extends north along a high embankment. The way to Iwabuchi Sluice is very wide, so even those who are not used to cycling can easily enjoy these moment. Saiko (Girder Bridge) has a large green park and is famous for having a huge bridge soone of the best place to take a break and chill. Although it is a stony footpath from Saiko to the Fureai-ing Road, you can enjoy the "countryside" scenery of Japan. When the prefectural center Fureai-ing Road ends and you cross the Hizume Bridge and row a gravel road, there is Honda Airport owned by Honda Airlines. Enjoy the best routes for cycling such as pleasant sea breeze, sea scent and various landscapes!detail>