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Last updated
Jul 26, 2022
Kakushima Ohashi Bridge and Akiyoshidai near Nagato City are famous for their cycling paths.
There are many spectacular cycling spots in Nagato City that even beginners can enjoy.
Why don't you ride around Nagato by bicycle while admiring the greenery and the cobalt blue sea?
First, rent a bicycle.
It is available for rent at the Roadside Station Senza Kitchen Tourist Information Center YUKUTE, which opened in April 2018.
Nagato City Tourist Information Center YUKUTE
Address: Senza Kitchen, 4297-1 Senzaki, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4106
TEL: 0837-26-0708
Hours: 9:00-18:00 Open year round
| 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 |
| Electric bicycles (with child seat) | 1,300 yen | 700 yen |
| Mountain Bike for Kids | 600 yen | 350 yen |
| Two-person tandem bicycle | 2,000 yen | 1,000 yen |
Deposit 1,000 yen/unit
Rental hours: 9:00 - 17:30 (last reservation by 16:30)
Recommended Cycling Courses
Rent a bike and let's go!
Here are some recommended cycling courses for beginners in Nagato!
Beginner Courses
Senzaki Town Cycling
The Senzaki area is the birthplace of the children's song poet Misuzu Kaneko. You can immerse yourself in the world of her poems at the place where her poems were set and the mosaic art using fish cake boards, a specialty of Senzaki. Enjoy the delicious seafood and cafe time during the course ♫
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Depart from Nagato City Tourist Information Center (Senza Kitchen)
Rent a bicycle at the "Roadside Station Senza Kitchen Tourist Information Center YUKUTE," which opened in April 2018, and off you go!
Nagato City Tourist Information Center
4297-1 Senzaki, Nagato City, Yamaguchi 759-4106, Japan
In Senza Kitchen
TEL: 0837-26-0708 (9:00-17:00),
Open all year round3 minutes -
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Misuzu Kaneko mosaic "Project M Senzaki Station
After driving 500 meters, you will soon arrive at the station. A retro wooden station building appears. Inside the building is an art world of Misuzu Kaneko created by local people...!
Misuzu Kaneko mosaic at
Project M Senzaki StationSenzaki, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4106
Admission: Free3 minutes -
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Refreshing Coast
The coastline comes into view about 4 minutes from Senzaki Station. Take your time & relax while taking pictures.... Enjoy the beautiful cobalt blue Sea of Japan!
Refreshing Coast
4297-1 Senzaki, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4106, Japan
For more information9 minutes -
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Misuzu Kaneko mosaic "Project M20000
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.
Misuzu Kaneko mosaic "Project M20000
Former JA Warehouse, 1410-1 Senzaki, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4106, Japan
TEL：0837-22-8404 Admission: Free
For more information2 minutes -
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Cafe Struggle
A lovely café with a retro feel, renovated from a former JA building. The coffee and crème brûlée are excellent, and "Misuzu Blend" coffee beans are recommended as souvenirs.
Cafe Struggle
1410-1 Senzaki, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4106, Japan
TEL: 0837-26-1550
Hours: 10:00-19:00 (Closed on Thursdays)2 minutes -
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Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum
A memorial hall recreated on the site where his birthplace once stood. Visitors can experience the atmosphere of a bookstore of the time and Japanese life in the Showa period, and enjoy the world of poetry through light and sound.
Kaneko Misuzu Memorial Museum
1308 Senzaki, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4106
TEL:0837-26-5155
Admission: Adults 350 yen (tax included), Elementary, junior high and high school students 150 yen (tax included)
For details2 minutes -
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Misuzu Kaneko mosaic "Project M2005
A famous local dried fish store! Next to the store's name is a mosaic of Misuzu Kaneko. Fugu chazuke" and "fugu mirinboshi" (dried fugu) made by a famous lady who makes dried fish out of anything are recommended as souvenirs!
Misuzu Kaneko mosaic "Project M2005
Senzaki, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4106 1151 Senzaki Shinyashiki-cho, Nagato, Yamaguchi
TEL：0837-26-0855
Admission: Free2 minutes -
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Senzaki Yasaka Shrine
The shrine was also the setting for a poem by Misuzu Kaneko, entitled "Gionsha. At the Senzaki Gion Festival, which has continued since the time when Misuzu was alive, floats are paraded through the streets, and small local maiko (apprentice geisha) can be seen dancing among them.
Yasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine)
1342 Senzaki-Gion-cho, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4106, Japan
TEL: 0837-22-8404
For more information2 minutes -
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Kaisen-don (rice bowl with fresh seafood) at Kiraku, the main restaurant of the live squid family
You can enjoy eating live squid as they are landed from a nearby fishing port (the amount of squid available depends on the fishing conditions). The popular "Senzaki squid marugoto donburi" allows you to enjoy both raw and fried squid at the same time.
Japanese Restaurant Kiraku
4137-3 Senzaki, Nagato, Yamaguchi 759-4107, Japan
TEL: 0837-26-1235
For more information
Route Map
Souvenirs to go along with the cycling
Would you like to try some of Senzaki's recommended souvenirs while cycling?
Senzaki Kamaboko, a specialty of Nagato City, and delicious seafood make great souvenirs.
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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 cured hamMatsuura Shoten
TEL：0837-26-0855 -
Senza Kitchen
TEL: 0837-27-0300
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Coffee Bean Misuzu Blend
Cafe Struggle
TEL：0837-26-1550
You can go to places that are too far to walk... by bicycle.
Why don't you enjoy the spectacular view and feel the wind of nature by bicycle?
Please be careful to avoid accidents!
