Northern Alps Area Cycling Guide
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100km Route Nagano Prefecture A beginner to intermediate route to enjoy foothills of Northern Alps Northern Alps Area Distance Elevation gain Estimated travel time Average speed Cycling Guide 104.2km 846m 7hour 15km Tsugaike Highland Nishina Shimmei Matsukawa Vill. Matsukawa Vill. Suzumushi-so, Suzumushi-so, Yanaba Sta. Yanaba Sta. Happo One Entrance to Map of Recommended Ski Resort Shrine Bicycle Routes m 1000 ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 500 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 km Suzumushi-so, Matsukawa Village 0.4km 1 min. Azumino Chihiro Park 22.7km 100 min. Yanaba Sta. 14.6km 40 min. Entrance to Happo One traffic light Lake Aoki 7.7km 40 min. The largest lake of the Three Nishina Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort Lakes including Lake Aoki, Nakatsuna and Kizaki from the north to the south. A 15.0km 60 min. deep lake with depth of 58m. Roadside Station Hakuba 8.7km 45 min. Yanaba Sta. 11.3km 35 min. Salt Road Chojiya 7.3km 30 min. Nishina Shimmei Shrine National Treasure Nishina Shimmei Shrine A shrine with a long history surrounded by 16.5km 60 min. large cedar trees. The Main Hall and the Suzumushi-so, Matsukawa Village Middle Gate are National Treasures. The enthroned god is Amaterasu. Suspension Bridge of Oide A place of breathtaking views including the crystal clear water of the Himekawa River, flowers of four season in the backdrop of magnificent mountains in Hakuba. Photo A [Hakuba Village] View of Nolrther Alps from Moriue Access by public transportation 140km Route From the Tokyo area Cycling Events Tokyo-<Hokuriku Shinkansen>-Nagano-<Express bus: Nagano- 【App. 3 hrs.】 ①Month ②Type ③Point of contact ④TEL Hakuba Line>- Hakuba Shinjuku-<JR Chuo Line Limited Express Azusa>-Shinano Omachi- An advanced route to enjoy dynamic Hakuba-Minami Otari ※ JR Chuo Line Limited Express Azusa goes 【App. 4 hrs.10 min.】 directly to JR Oito Line once a day. cycling on the foothills of Norther Alps Shinjuku-<Express bus: Shinjuku-Azumino/Omachi/Hakuba Line>- 【App. 5 hrs.】 Azumino Matsukawa-Shinano Omachi-Hakuba Distance Elevation gain Estimated travel time Average Tokyo-<Hokuriku Shinkansen>-Itoigawa-<Oito Line>-Minami Otari【App. 3 hrs. 30 min.】 speed 141.1km 1,951m 7hour 20km From the Nagoya area Tsugaike Highland Omine Highland Matsukawa Vill. Matsukawa Vill. Mt. Koguma Suzumushi-so, Suzumushi-so, Nagoya-<JR Chuo Main Line Limited Express Shinano>-Matsumoto- Yanaba Sta. Entrance to Happo One <Oito Line>-Shinano Matsukawa-Shinano Omachi-Hakuba-Minami 【App. 4 hrs.10 min.】 Alps Azumino Century Ride Tsugaike Cycle Classic Ski Resort Otari m Under Cherry Blossoms 1500 From the Kansai area ▼ ① April ② Long ride ① June ② Hill climb Shin Osaka-<Tokaido Shinkansen>-Nagoya-<JR Chuo Main Line ▼ ③ AD Sonic ③ All Trust 1000 ▼ ▼ Limited Express Shinano>-Matsumoto-<Oito Line>-Shinano【App. 5 hrs.】 ▼ ▼ ④ 0263-47-7647 ④ 043-338-0006 Matsukawa-Shinano Omachi-Hakuba-Minami Otari 500 (Japanese only) 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 Access by car km From the Tokyo area Nerima IC-<Kan'etsu EXPY>-<Joshin'etsu EXPY>-Nagano IC- 【App. 3 hrs. 20 min.】 <Hakuba-Nagano Toll Road>-Omachi Suzumushi-so, Matsukawa Village Takaido IC-<Chuo EXPY>-<Nagano EXPY>-Azumino IC-Omachi 【App. 3 hrs.】 0.4km 1min. From the Nagoya area Azumino Chihiro Park Alps Azumino Century Ride Hakuba Cycle Festa Komaki IC-<Chuo EXPY>-<Nagano EXPY>-Azumino IC-Omachi 【App. 3 hrs.】 14.5km 35min. in Lush Green ① June From the Kansai area Omachi Hot Spring Village ① June ② Long ride ② Long ride challenge ③ Hakuba Goryu Tourism Suita IC-<Meishin/Tomei EXPY>-<Chuo EXPY>-<Nagano EXPY>- ③ AD Sonic 【App. 5 hrs. 10 min.】】 16.5km 90min. Azumino IC-Omachi ④ 0263-47-7647 Association Forest Road Koguma-Kurosawa Line ④ 0261-75-3700 (Japanese only) Mt. Koguma While cycling on the forest road, enjoy ■For information on sightseeing and accommodation, 14.3km 35min. the view of Mt. Kashima Yari and Mt. Jiigatake between treets. please contact Yanaba Sta. Municipality Organization Phone No. 14.8km 35min. Omachi City Omachi City Tourism Association 0261-22-0190 Entrance to Happo One Ikeda Town Ikeda Town Tourism Association 0261-62-9197 15.3km 40min. Matsukawa Village Matsukawa Village Tourism Association 0261-62-6930 Minami Otari Sta. Hakuba Village Tourism Commission of Hakuba Village. 0261-72-7100 Northern Alps Highland OMM LITE/BIKE Otari Village Otari Village Tourism Association 0261-82-2233 16.2km 45min. Gran Fondo HAKUBA, OTARI ■Taxis Roadside Station Hakuba Mt. Hakuba Iwatake ① July ① July ② Mountain gran fondo ② MTB rogaining 8.9km 30min. Cycling in this area is especially pleasant Municipality Company name Phone No. on the route from Hakuba Station to ③ Kimura Planning ③ Nomadics,inc Omachi City Alps Daiichi Kotsu 0261-22-2121 Yanaba Sta. Tsugaike Highland. In the upper right ④ 050-3555-4906 (Japanese only) ④ 048-767-3144 (Japanese only) hand corner of the picture is Mt. Goryu. Omachi City Alpico Taxi Omachi Branch 0261-23-2323 11.3km 30min. Ikeda Town Azumi Kanko Taxi Ikeda Branch 0261-62-4111 Salt Road Chojiya Hakuba Village Hakuba Kanko Taxi 0261-72-2144 8.8km 35min. Hakuba Village Alps Daiichi Kotsu 0261-72-2221 Omine Highland Hakuba Village Alpico Taxi Hakuba Branch 0261-72-2236 20.1km 45min. Otari Village Otari Kanko Taxi 0261-82-2045 Suzumushi-so, Matsukawa Vil. Information on this guide may change without prior notice. Alps Azumino Park Enduro Aki Green Cup Inquiries Omine Highland 3rd Floor, Omachi Government Building ① July ① August From Omachi, climb the ridgeway of the Planning and Development Division, Norther Alps Regional ② Road enduro ② Outdoor bicycle festival Higashiyama area to get to Omine ③ AD Sonic ③ Gallup Development Bureau1058-2 Omachi, Omachi City, Nagano Highland. Enjoy the cool weather even Prefecture 0002-398 Japan in the summer while cycling in the forest. ④ 0263-47-7647 (Japanese only) ④ 03-6435-4374 (Japanese only) TEL: 0261-23-6501 (Office hours: 8:30am-5:15pm on weekdays) 2020.3 Tips for safe cycling Cycling activities Cyclist-friendly facilities ● Cycle on the left side of the roadway. Do ① Type ② Open period ③ Contact ④ TEL not ride on the sidewalk unless absolutely necessary. Air pumps and restrooms are Traffic ● Cycle on the left side of the roadway in available at Cycle Stations. single file. rules ● Stop at the red light, railroad crossing and Look for the flag on the left, stop sign. and stop by. ● Do not use your cell phone while cycling. ● Check and maintain your bicycle before traveling. Cycling ● Do not cycle without a helmet. gear ● Carry a puncture repair kit with you. Scan the QR code to look for Cycle ● Your bicycle must be equipped with head and tail lights, and a bell. Alps Azumino National Park HAKUBA IWATAKE Stations and cyclist-friendly facilities (Omachi/Matsukawa area) MTB PARK (stores, restaurants, hotels and hot springs). Local characteristics ① MTB course, bump tracks, etc. ① MTB course, gondola ② Late April-November ② June-November Some areas do not have ③ Park Administration ③ Hakuba Resort Strong UV rays Center Development Co. Ltd. vending machines. ④ 026-21-1212 ④ 0261-72-2474 (Japanese only) Use sun screen and Carry some food and drinks. sunglasses. There are some areas There are blind corners with high altitudes and long downhills We authorize outstanding produce and dairy, and its Carry a windbreaker and rain Watch your speed and processed/cooked food in the Northern Alps highland gear. oncoming traffic. region as Norther Alps Highland Brands. There are wild animals. There may be snow on the ground. Watch for them while cycling We recommend cycling on in the mountains and forest a road bike only from April to Hakuba 47 Ikeda MTB Trail Course areas. November. 47 Mountain Bike Park ① MTB course, MTB tours, ① MTB course, bump tracks bump tracks, etc. ② All year Raised in the Norther Alps ② July-Setember ③ Ikeda Town Tourism Association (Japanese only) ③ Hakuba 47 ④ 0261-62-9197 ④ 0261-75-3533 (Japanese only) Bicycle workshops for repairs and maintenance Nagano Prefecture ■Cycling tours ● Oyama Cycle [Omachi City] safe cycling promotion 0261-22-0667 Municipality Tour name Tour type Tour period Contact character Bicycle repairs, tube sales, etc. MTB tours Kazeno Rin Hakuba Evergreen May- 0261- Bicycle rentals ● Cycle Shop Wadachi [Ikeda Town] Village Outdoor Center November 72-5150 available. 080-6936-1008 MTB tours Bicycle repairs, tube sales, etc. Hakuba SPICY Rentals, May- 0261- Bicycle rentals ● Oumi Shokai [Hakuba Village] Village Iwatake November 72-2479 available. 0261-75-2012 MTB tours Early Bicycle repairs, tube sales, etc. Hakuba Hakuba Lion 0261- Bicycle rentals September- Village Adventure 72-5061 ● Hakuba Sports [Hakuba Village] available. mid-November 0261-72-2329 Cycling tours Puncture repairs, tube sales, etc. Otari Otari Fat Bike (Fat bikes, road 090- bikes, E-bikes) All year ● Otari Fat Bike Center [Otari Village] Village Center 6929-2586 Bicycle rentals 090-6929-2586 Illustrated by available for tours. Amamiya Rima Bicycle repairs, tube sales, etc. To Itoigawa City Rt.148 towards Itoigawa City has many tunnels. We recommend using public transportation. Northern Alps Region Mt. Norikura Otari Village Lake Hakuba Oike 2469 Tenguhara Kita Azumi-gun Marshland Hakuba Cortina Otari Meisankan Otari Village Ski Resort Otari Village Office Otari Folklore Museum (Closed for winter) Hakuba Village Mt. Korenge Oku Hakuba Hot Spring Nagano City 2766 Colony of asian skunk cabbages Omachi City Beware of steep downhills. Minami Otari Sta. Mt. Higashi 1849 Tsugaike Nature Park Turn around at Minami Otari Matsukawa (June-October) Hakuba Norikura Onsen Village Ski Area Station for the [140km Route]. Matsumoto City Tsugaike Panorama Way Ikeda Town Wakaguri Hot Spring Chikuni Sta. Chikuni no Sho Minami Otari Sta. Museum Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort (Closed for winter) Cross the street at the Tsugaike Highland Minami Otari Sta.