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- NEWS] NAGATO BLUE OCEAN RIDE with TSUNOSHIMA Registration is now open!
NEWS] NAGATO BLUE OCEAN RIDE with TSUNOSHIMA Registration is now open!
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Last updated:
Sep 1, 2016
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Nagato Tourism Convention Association
A cycling event with the cobalt blue sea and beautiful terraced rice paddies as the stage for the ride!
Enjoy cycling in the beautiful cobalt blue waters of the Japan Sea and bridges of Kakushima Island on the San'in side of Yamaguchi Prefecture, and in the Higashi-Ushirobata Tanada, one of the 100 best terraced rice paddies in Japan! At each aid point, we will provide water and delicious local food for your enjoyment! This is a cycling event where you can enjoy both spectacular scenery and delicious food. The train course is easy for beginners to participate, and you can even ride your bike on a train! For this event only, you will be able to board a train on the JR Sanin Honsen Line. This course allows you to enjoy the beautiful view from the train window while riding your bicycle. Please note that the course does not go through Kakunoshima.? Date held
Sunday, November 27, 2016course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)
| Long Course | Nagato City Seaside Plaza? Hioki Aid? Gobata? Ohama Aid? Igami? Kakushima? Agawa Aid? Igoe? Hioki Aid? Kohado? Nagato City Seaside Plaza |
| Distance: approx. 106km / Altitude gained: 1372m (ascent) / Click here for course details | |
| As the event's name "Blue Ocean" suggests, this is a course where you can enjoy the ocean to the fullest. The course will start from the "Higashi Ushirobata Tanada," selected as one of the 100 best terraced rice paddies, and then run along the coast to "Tsushima Ohashi," one of the most popular tourist spots in the prefecture, which is often featured in car commercials and ranked third in the best-selling book "The World's Greatest Views. This course is ranked No. 3 in the best-selling book "The World's Greatest Views," and is often used in car commercials and other media. The course is satisfying, with beautiful scenery and challenging hills. | |
| Middle Course? | Nagato City Seaside Plaza? Hioki Aid? Gobata? Ohama Aid? Iue? Hioki Aid? Kohado? Nagato City Seaside Plaza |
| Distance: approx. 72km / Altitude gained: 993m (ascent) / Click here for course details | |
| For those who are a little nervous about the long course, we have prepared a middle course. Even though it is a middle course, you will not feel inadequate as you run through the "Higashi Ushirobata Tanada" and along the coastline to the goal. Please take a look at the spectacular view you will see after climbing up the hill. | |
| Train Course | Outward: Nagato City Seaside Plaza? Hioki Aid? Gobata? Ohama Aid? Igami? Kakunoshima? Agawa Aid? Agawa Station Return: Agawa Station? (JR extra train)? Senzaki Station? Take the JR extra train at 14:20 from Agawa Station and 14:45 from Igami Station with your bicycle. (Times are tentative). |
| Distance: approx. 70km / Altitude gained: 1043m (ascent) / Click here for course details | |
| This is the first train course in Yamaguchi Prefecture to use the JR line. A special train with the head mark of the event will be operated, and the cyclists will return to Senzaki Station near the goal without taking the bicycles on the train. This is a greedy course that allows participants to enjoy the beautiful scenery and aid stations along the course, and then return by train while enjoying a different view from the one seen on the bicycle. The train will also provide hospitality and stops at viewpoints. |
thing to note
Kakushima Island
The bridge stretches toward the cobalt blue sea. The 1,780-meter-long Kakunoshima Bridge opened in November 2000. It is one of the longest bridges over a remote island in Japan that can be crossed for free on a public road. The bridge was ranked No. 1 in "Bridges of Japan" by TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel review site, and was also featured in the best-selling book "I Want to Go Before I Die! (Sansai Books)," it is one of the most scenic spots in Japan. Stretching straight out into the cobalt blue sea, it looks like an overseas resort.
Higashi Ushirobata Tanada
Terraced rice paddies are rice paddies built in a stepped pattern on steep slopes. Many terraced rice paddies have been formed in Yamaguchi Prefecture, where mountainous areas account for 70% of the prefecture's land area. In 1999, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) selected the terraced rice paddies in the Higashi Gobata district of Aburaya as one of the "100 Best Terraced Rice Paddies in Japan" out of 134 terraced rice paddies in 117 cities, towns and villages in Japan. The terraced rice paddies are usually located in mountainous areas, but in this area, the hills on the peninsula extend close to the coast, and the view of the Sea of Japan can be seen from May to August. Many photographers visit the area every year to capture the scenery with their cameras.
Schedule
Saturday, November 26, 2016
| 14:00 | Reception |
| 15:00 | One day before the event: "Fun Bicycle Class |
| 17:00 | Registration closes the day before |
Sunday, November 27, 2016
| 7:00 a.m. | Reception and baggage check-in |
| 8:10 | Opening Ceremony |
| 8:30 | Start Long Course |
| 8:50 a.m. | Start Train Course |
| 8:55 | Start Middle Course |
| 16:30 | Final Finish |
aid point
Water will be available at aid points, and local foods will be prepared. Hioki Aid: Hioki Sports Park, Nagato City; Ohama Aid: Aburaya Ohama Beach, Nagato City; Agawa Aid: Agawa Hosengli Seaside Park, Toyokita-cho, Shimonoseki CityAccommodations
There are accommodations with sightseeing spots nearby, including Nagato Yumoto Onsen and Tawarayama Onsen. Please contact the following for more information. Yumoto Onsen Ryokan Cooperative Association 0837-25-3611, Tawarayama Onsen Gomei Kaisha 0837-29-0001Application Period
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 20:00 - Tuesday, October 11, 2016 24:00 *First-come, first-served
Capacity, Fee and Eligibility
| Category | Capacity | Entry Fee | Eligibility |
| Long Course | 200 persons, Sports Entry 160 persons, Postal Transfer 40 persons | 6,000 yen (tax included) | Healthy men and women of junior high school age or older. Must be confident in their ability to complete this course within the specified time. Minors must have parental consent. |
| Middle Course | 100 persons, Sports Entry 80 persons, Postal Transfer 20 persons | 5,000 yen (tax included) | Healthy boys and girls of 3rd grade and above. Participants must be confident enough to complete this course within the designated time. Elementary school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents must also apply. Minors must have parental consent. |
| Train Course | 50 people, sports entry 40 people, postal transfer 10 people | 7,000 yen (tax included) |
Application Terms and Conditions
I agree to abide by the following terms and conditions before applying for this event: 1. I understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations stated in the event guidelines. 2. I have no heart disease or illness, and I will participate in the event at my own risk for injury, illness, accident, loss, etc. 3. In the event of an accident in which I am the victim or the aggressor, regardless of the cause, I will handle it at my own risk and will not hold the organizer or any other party responsible. 4. In the event that I am injured or become ill during the event, or suffer permanent injury or death as a result of such injury or illness, I will not make any claim for compensation other than that covered by the insurance policy of the organizer. 5. I will not ask for a refund of the entry fee in the event of cancellation due to personal reasons after entry is completed, or in the event of cancellation or curtailment of the event due to inclement weather, earthquake, accident, incident, illness, etc. 7. I authorize the organizer to use my photograph and name taken during the event in advertisements and media coverage of the event. 9. The organizer will also use the personal information for the purpose of providing information on future cycling events hosted or co-hosted by Nagato City.precautions
This event is a cycling event and is not a competition for time or ranking, so no measurements will be taken. Any type of vehicle is acceptable. Please use a bicycle that you are used to riding. Please wear the necessary equipment for riding on public roads, such as front and rear brakes, bells, reflectors (tail lights are acceptable), lights, etc., as required by law. Helmets and gloves must be worn for safety reasons. 2. All participants are required to have their bicycles inspected at the nearest bicycle store prior to the event. A vehicle inspection certificate will be sent together with the entry guide in advance. Please have your bicycle inspected at a bicycle store and bring it to the registration desk. If your bicycle has not been inspected, you will be asked to have it inspected at the registration desk. （Please be sure to bring a flat tire repair kit, a bottle of beverage, rations, tools, small change, and a copy of your health insurance card. In addition, please bring rain gear and other items that you deem necessary. This event will be held on public roads without traffic control. Please obey all traffic laws and regulations as well as traffic signals. 2. Please be sure to turn on your lights when driving through tunnels. 3. When overtaking or passing, please do not drive too hard, and be sure to pass safely by pulling out or letting other vehicles pass in front of you. 4. If you are unable to complete the race within the time limit, or if the organizer determines during the race that there are obstacles to the continuation of the race, please immediately follow the organizer's instructions to stop the race. The organizers plan to set a passing time limit at each aid point. If you wish to retire from the race for any reason, please notify the race staff and follow their instructions. In the event of a traffic accident between participants or with other vehicles, please immediately contact the event headquarters and staff and follow their instructions. 10. Participants who do not follow the road traffic laws, precautions, or instructions of staff will be immediately asked to stop running and will not be allowed to run again. If a participant fails to follow road traffic laws, precautions, staff instructions, etc., he/she will be immediately stopped from riding and banned from participating in the next and subsequent events. The cycling course will use roads used by local residents. Please be careful not to ride too fast when passing through narrow streets. Also, please do not throw away garbage from your rations. Please be sure to dispose of any garbage you bring with you in the garbage bins provided by the organizer. As a cyclist, please be sure to cooperate in preserving the environment. The organizer reserves the right to change the course or cancel the event at its discretion in the event that the event cannot be held as scheduled due to inclement weather or other reasons. 2. No refunds will be made in the event of cancellation of the event, change in content, or non-participation. 3. Participants must pay the bank transfer fee for the entry fee. 4. 6. The organizers will provide a one-day recreation insurance for all event participants, but will not be responsible for any further compensation. If you are concerned about the coverage, we recommend that you purchase your own insurance. 7. In the event of theft or damage, the organizers will not be held responsible. 8. (Please carry tire levers, spare tubes, pumps, and necessary tools.) The organizer's staff (including staff riders, support bikes, and support cars) may charge a fee for repairs. Please pay at the finish line. Some types of breakdowns cannot be repaired.Motonosumi Shrine, a nearby tourist attraction
A power spot with beautiful contrasts of red, blue, and green! In 1955, a white fox appeared at the bedside of Hitoshi Okamura, a local netter, and asked him, "Who has enabled you to fish all these years? He then said, "I am here to offer a sacrifice to the gods. The shrine is located in the town of Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture, and was originally named Taiko-dani Inari Shrine. It is a great deity of prosperity in business, great catches, and safety at sea, as well as of good marriage, children, good luck, good luck and good fortune, traffic safety, academic achievement, and fulfillment of one's wishes. There are about 40,000 "Inari" shrines in Japan, but only two are called "Inari" shrines. The 123 torii gates, dedicated over a period of 10 years starting in 1987, line up for more than 100 meters from the tidal wave side of the Ryugu Palace, creating a spectacular view. If you look closely at the Otorii, which stands at the exit of the approach to the shrine, you will see a money-offering box overhead! It is said that your wish will come true if you throw your money into the box. Address: 498 Aburayatsukou, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 759-4712 ■Inquiries: Nagato City Tourism Convention Association 0837-22-8404 
