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Senzaki Town Cycling
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Last updated:
Feb 25, 2017
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About the writer:
Nagato Tourism Convention Association
Cycling through the world of Misuzu Kaneko's poetry while viewing the cobalt blue Sea of Japan!
In Senzaki, Nagato City, the birthplace of Misuzu Kaneko, a town where the world of Misuzu Kaneko's poetry can be enjoyed through art is being created! Mosaic art using fish cake boards, a specialty of Senzaki, is scattered throughout the town, and there are many places where Misuzu's poems were set. This is a satisfying cycling course for beginners, where you can enjoy the world of Misuzu Kaneko, full of tenderness, and of course, enjoy delicious seafood and cafes!| Duration: about 30 minutes (excluding sightseeing time)Type: For beginnersFare: Half-day course |
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9:00 Departure: Nagato City Tourist Information Center| Model Plan | Cycling | ? Sightseeing Spots | |
| 1 | 9:03 - 9:18 | 3 min. | Misuzu Kaneko mosaic "Project M Senzaki Station |
| 2 | 9:22 - 9:40 | 4 min. | Refreshing Coast |
| 3 | 9:50 - 10:48 | 9 min. | Misuzu Kaneko mosaic "Project M2000", Cafe Struggle |
| 4 | 10:50 - 11:13 | 2 min. | Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum |
| 5 | 11:15 - 11:28 | 2 min. | Misuzu Kaneko mosaic "Project M2005 |
| 6 | 11:30 - 11:58 | 2 min. | Senzaki Yasaka Shrine |
| 7 | 12:00 - 12:50 | 2 min. | Kaisen-don: Kaisen-don at Kiraku, the original home of live squid |
| 8 | 12:50 - 12:52 | 2 min. | Nagato City Tourist Information Center |
 | After renting a bicycle at the Nagato City Tourist Information Center, you will soon arrive at the sightseeing spot within 500 meters! A retro wooden station building will appear. Inside the station is a world of art by Misuzu Kaneko..! Admission: Free |
 | About 4 minutes from Senzaki station, the coastline came into view! Quickly but slowly take a break while taking some relaxing pictures.... Enjoying the beautiful cobalt blue Sea of Japan! Sometimes you can even see a sightseeing boat speeding by! |
 | One of Misuzu Kaneko's mosaic paintings using a board of the famous "Senzaki Kamaboko" fish cake. When the lights are turned off, the poem comes to life with black light! ■Visit fee: FreeCafe Struggle is a renovated former JA with a wonderful retro feel. The coffee and crème brûlée are excellent. Misuzu blend coffee beans make great souvenirs.Cafe Struggle TEL:
0837-26-1550
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 | A famous local dried fish store! The famous lady who makes dried fish out of anything. Fugu chazuke" and "fugu mirinboshi" are recommended as souvenirs! Next to the store's name is a mosaic of Misuzu Kaneko. |
 | This shrine was the setting for a poem by Misuzu Kaneko. The poem "Gionsha" was read here. The Senzaki Gion Festival, which has continued since Misuzu's lifetime, features small dancers dancing and floats parading in the streets. Senzaki Gion Festival: July 26 |
 | You can also enjoy eating live squid, as they are landed from a fishing port right next to the restaurant! The popular Senzaki squid bowl can be enjoyed raw or fried at the same time! TEL: 0837-26-1235 |
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Senzaki Kamaboko Yamato Kamaboko TEL：0120-28-0611 ●Kaneko Misuzu postcard Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum TEL：0837-26-5155 ●Fugu chazuke, fugu ajirinboshi, fugu fish ham Matsuura Shoten TEL：0837-26-0855 ●Akamoku Tsukudani Kaiko Senzaki TEL：0837-26- 0335 0335 ●Coffee beans Misuzu Blend Cafe Struggle TEL:
0837-26-1550
rent-a-cycle
Fee Schedule| Type | 1 unit/1 day | 1 unit / half day (up to 4 hours) |
| City bicycle | 500 yen | 300 yen |
| Cross bike | 1,000 yen | 600 yen |
| Mountain Bike for Kids | 600 yen | 350 yen |
| Electric bicycles | 1,300 yen | 700 yen |
