We have started accepting applications for the Tour de Nippon, which will take participants on a tour of Unzen in Nagasaki prefecture, which is known as Unzen National Park, established in 1934 is Japan’s first designated national park.
On the first day, we will cycle to the fields of farmers who grow traditional vegetables, protecting and nurturing the seeds of ancient Japanese vegetables and passing them on to the next generation. After experiencing the harvest of Unzen vegetables grown in the fertile land, let’s have a special dinner using the harvested vegetables at a ryokan (Japanese inn).
On the second day, while gazing at the majestic Mt. Fugendake, stop by a historic shrine and a handicraft workshop, and take a stroll along Koujirokuji, a traditional townscape. Feel the sea breeze from the Ariake Sea as you embark on a journey to discover the delicacies of the mountains and the sea and the lives of the people.
We are now taking sign ups for the Tour de Nippon in Unzen:
Feel free to contact us regarding any questions you may have about the tour or signing up for Papersky’s Tour de Nippon in Unzen:
https://papersky.jp/en/contact/
The event will take place on 12/14 (sat.) and 12/15 (sun.). Papersky’s Tour de Nippon project is about finding the magic of Japan’s rural districts, their inhabitants, nature, culture and food. Each ride travels to various prefectures to ride bicycles, eat local food and meet the ‘real’ people of the area. This upcoming ride will take us through Unzen, Nagasaki prefecture.
EVENT & RIDE DETAILS:
Papersky’s Tour de Nippon in Unzen
DATE: 2024/12/14 (Saturday) & 12/15 (Sunday)
PLACE: Nagasaki prefecture – Unzen city
FEATURING:
– Unzen offers a unique experience of biking around the fields and harvesting vegetables.
– Cycling around the fields and harvesting vegetables in Unzen, where the vegetable season has arrived.
– Special dinner with harvested vegetables and delicacies from the sea and mountains.
– Unzen’s unique scenery with the contrast between the majestic Mt. Fugendake and the Ariake Sea.
– Kojirokuji, an traditional building preservation district where samurai residences of the Nabeshima clan still remain.
RIDE for Two Days!
MORNING START TIME & MEETING PLACE (12/14):
12:00pm at Kobe Station (Shimabara Railway Line)
ACCOMMODATION(12/14):
We will stay at a ryokan calld “Kangetsuso”.
FINISH TIME & ENDING LOCATION(12/15):
3:30pm at Kobe Station (Shimabara Railway Line)
RIDE DISTANCE:
12/14(Sat.) 15km / 12/15(Sun.) 31km
COST – for 2 days event:
Participation fee : From 32,000 yen // Includes: Cycling course and guide, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, overnight stay fee, snacks, insurance, support car and goodies.
*If you wish to reserve a bicycle for the ride we can arrange that for an additional 3,000 yen.
SIGN UP for the TOUR!!!
Please write to us to begin the sign-up process at:
https://papersky.jp/en/contact/
Please include the following information when contacting us:
Name, Birth Date, Age, Address, Cell Phone Number, Body Height, Requests for rental bicycle and helmet.
*If you would like to participate it’s necessary to sign up in advance and while spots are available.
*The cost of the Papersky’s Tour de Nippon does NOT INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION (flights, cars, trains, ferries) from the participant’s house to the starting point and from the finish point back to the participant’s house. All transportation must be self-booked.
This tour is planned by PAPERSKY and hosted by Unzen Destination Service.
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