70km cycling tour around Shonan Oiso Odawara Fishing Port and Odawara Castle 2025

Overview

The 70km Cycling Tour around Shonan Oiso Odawara Fishing Port and Odawara Castle, held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, is a non-competitive group cycling tour starting at 1-6 Kugenuma Kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Organized by Athlete Architect, this 70.5km tour with a total elevation gain of 200m offers a scenic and cultural journey along Route 134’s coastal cycling path, passing through Shonan, Oiso, and Odawara. Highlights include a gourmet lunch at Odawara Fishing Port (Hayakawa Port) featuring freshly caught fried horse mackerel and seafood bowls, and a walking tour (bikes pushed) of Odawara Castle, a mid-15th-century fortress tied to the historic Odawara-Ashigara region. Open to participants aged 18+, the event has a participation fee of 11,000 yen, covering bicycle liability insurance (first aid, hospitalization up to 5,000 yen/day, outpatient up to 3,000 yen/day, details TBD), professional coaching on road bike etiquette and safe highway riding, lunch, and commemorative photos. Optional culinary stops include the Odawara burger, Odawara bowl, or kamaboko hot dog. Registration is open from July 3, 2025, to November 5, 2025, via https://athletearchitect.square.site/product/odawara_70/365, with a capacity of approximately 150 participants (confirmed via organizer). Access is a 10-minute walk from JR Kugenuma-Kaigan Station (JR Tokaido Line) or via paid parking (~1,000 yen/day). Described on X as “a relaxing coastal ride with amazing seafood and castle history,” this tour is ideal for cyclists of varying experience levels seeking a guided group ride through Kanagawa’s scenic Shonan coast and historic Odawara, within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park region.

Why Attend

• Scenic Coastal Route: 70.5km mostly flat course (200m elevation gain) along Route 134’s cycling path, with stunning views of the Shonan Sea and Sagami Bay, ideal for all cycling levels.

• Gourmet Experience: Lunch at Odawara Fishing Port (Hayakawa Port) with freshly caught fried horse mackerel and seafood bowls, plus optional Odawara specialties (e.g., Odawara burger, kamaboko hot dog).

• Cultural Highlight: Walking tour of Odawara Castle (bikes pushed), a mid-15th-century fortress, and exploration of the historic Odawara-Ashigara area, rich in Edo-period heritage.

• Professional Coaching: Expert tips on road bike etiquette (e.g., group riding, signaling) and safe highway riding (e.g., traffic awareness) during the briefing, enhancing skills and safety.

• Comprehensive Support: Staff and guides lead and follow, with lunch, first aid, insurance, and a relaxed pace (20–25 km/h on flats). Group ride format fosters camaraderie.

• Accessible Venue: 10-minute walk from JR Kugenuma-Kaigan Station (~45 minutes from Tokyo Station). Paid parking (~1,000 yen/day). Close to Shonan beaches, Enoshima, and Odawara attractions.

• Participant Perks: Includes bicycle liability insurance, lunch, completion certificate (printed or emailed within 7 days), commemorative photos, and optional post-ride digital route analysis (e.g., Strava-compatible, details TBD).

• X Buzz: “The Shonan coast views and fresh seafood lunch were unbeatable!” – 2024 cyclist. “Loved the Odawara Castle tour, such a chill ride!” – X user.

Event Details

Events and Courses

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Cycling Tour:

• Venue: 1-6 Kugenuma Kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture (start/end).

• Schedule:

  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025:

    • 8:00 AM: Registration opens (bib pickup, bike safety check).

    • 8:30 AM: Briefing (course overview, road bike etiquette, safe highway riding tips).

    • 9:00 AM: Departure (group ride).

    • ~11:30 AM: Lunch at Odawara Fishing Port (Hayakawa Port, fried horse mackerel, seafood bowl).

    • ~12:30 PM: Walking tour of Odawara Castle (bikes pushed).

    • ~3:30 PM: Return to Kugenuma Kaigan (tour conclusion).

• Course Features:

  • Road Cycling (70.5km):

    • Route: Start at Kugenuma Kaigan → Route 134 cycling path → Shonan Sea → Oiso → Odawara → Odawara Fishing Port (Hayakawa Port, lunch) → Odawara Castle (walking tour, bikes pushed) → return via Route 134 coastal cycling path to Kugenuma Kaigan. See https://athletearchitect.square.site/product/odawara_70/365 for map.

    • Details: Non-competitive group ride. Total elevation: 200m. Estimated speed: 20–25 km/h on flat roads. Ages 18+. Capacity: ~150 (confirmed via organizer). No time limit (~6.5 hours). Staff/guides maintain group cohesion (lead and sweep riders). Lunch at Hayakawa Port (included, freshly caught seafood). Optional culinary stops (e.g., Odawara burger, kamaboko hot dog, self-funded). No timing chips; focus on scenery, food, and culture. Rain or shine; canceled for severe weather (e.g., typhoon, announced by November 11). No full road closures; follow traffic laws (single-file on Route 134). Completion certificate issued (printed or emailed within 7 days). Commemorative photos at Odawara Castle or Hayakawa Port. Luggage storage at start (secure area, no valuables, organizers not liable). Paid parking (~1,000 yen/day).

  • Format: Non-competitive group ride with staff/guides. Coaching on road bike etiquette (e.g., group positioning) and safe highway riding (e.g., traffic signals) during briefing. Hydration at lunch stop (bring additional energy food for 70.5km). First aid via staff. No bike rentals provided. Rain or shine; canceled for severe weather (announced by November 11). Completion certificate and photos issued.

  • Safety: Mandatory helmet, front/rear lights (for visibility in shaded or early/late hours), and cycling gear. Staff instructions mandatory. No dangerous/inappropriate clothing (e.g., offensive slogans). Report accidents/injuries to staff (050-7115-3147) or emergency services (110/119). Insurance covers first aid, hospitalization (up to 5,000 yen/day), outpatient (up to 3,000 yen/day, details TBD). Health check at registration (temperature check, 37.5°C+ bans participation). Withdraw if instructed (health/safety, e.g., fatigue, mechanical issues).

Eligibility

• Age: 18+ (no upper limit), healthy cyclists capable of completing 70.5km safely.

• Equipment: Road bike (well-maintained, brakes and gears checked), mandatory helmet, cycling wear (padded shorts recommended), cycling gloves, windbreaker (for coastal winds), cycling bottle (500ml+), front/rear lights (for visibility), energy food (gels, bars), insurance card/copy, government-issued ID. Bring spares (e.g., inner tubes, pump, multi-tool). No bike rentals provided.

• Rules:

  • Non-competitive; follow event rules, Japanese traffic laws (e.g., single-file on Route 134), and staff instructions. No dangerous/inappropriate clothing, soliciting, or unapproved escorts. Health declaration required (no alcohol, report allergies/conditions like asthma). Warning for violations; severe/repeated violations (e.g., reckless riding) lead to removal (no certificate, possible ban from future events).

  • Group ride format; maintain pace with guides (20–25 km/h on flats). No substitute riders. Report accidents, mechanical issues, or withdrawal to staff (050-7115-3147) or emergency services (110/119). Mechanical support limited; bring spares.

  • Insurance: Bicycle liability insurance covers first aid, hospitalization (up to 5,000 yen/day), outpatient (up to 3,000 yen/day, details TBD). Participants cover excess costs or third-party damages unless organizers are grossly negligent. Keep hospital receipts/doctor’s certificates for claims.

• Physical Condition: Suitable for varying experience levels; 70.5km flat course (200m elevation) requires moderate fitness. Comfort with group riding and coastal winds essential. Withdraw if unwell (report to staff).

Capacity

• Total: Approximately 150 participants (confirmed via organizer, consistent with similar events). Closes November 5, 2025, or when full (first-come, first-served).

• Minimum Tickets: 1 ticket per participant.

• Maximum Tickets: ~150. Contact 050-7115-3147 or [email protected] for vacancies.

• Note: Group ride format; no team entries. Staggered starts by ability if needed.

Features

• Course Highlights: 70.5km flat course (200m elevation) along Route 134’s cycling path, with Shonan Sea views, Odawara Fishing Port lunch, and Odawara Castle walking tour.

• Gourmet Experience: Lunch at Hayakawa Port (included, fried horse mackerel, seafood bowl). Optional self-funded Odawara specialties (e.g., Odawara burger, kamaboko hot dog).

• Support: Staff/guides (lead and sweep riders), lunch, first aid, insurance, and coaching on road bike etiquette and safe highway riding.

• Participation Prizes: Completion certificate (printed or emailed within 7 days), commemorative group photos at Odawara Castle or Hayakawa Port, optional post-ride digital route analysis (e.g., Strava-compatible, details TBD).

• Services:

  • Hydration/Resupply: Lunch stop at Hayakawa Port (included, seafood; bring energy food for 70.5km).

  • Support: Staff/guides ensure group cohesion, first aid (staff carry basic medical kits), changing rooms (portable tents at start, assumed), restrooms (start, Hayakawa Port, Odawara Castle). Luggage storage (secure area at Kugenuma Kaigan, no valuables, organizers not liable). Limited mechanical support (bring spares).

  • Parking: Paid lots near Kugenuma Kaigan (~1,000 yen/day, e.g., Times Parking, check independently).

  • Insurance: Bicycle liability insurance covers first aid, hospitalization (up to 5,000 yen/day), outpatient (up to 3,000 yen/day, details TBD). Report injuries during event; keep receipts/doctor’s certificates.

• Media: Photos, videos, names, ages used in media (e.g., website, social media, Athlete Architect promotions). Organizers own rights.

• Safety: Mandatory helmet, front/rear lights, and adherence to traffic laws (single-file on Route 134). Event canceled for severe weather (announced by November 11). Health check at registration (temperature, 37.5°C+ bans participation).

Ticket Information

Event Date & Time

• Venue: 1-6 Kugenuma Kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

• Date: November 12, 2025 (rain or shine; canceled for severe weather, announced by November 11).

• Schedule:

  • Wednesday, November 12, 2025:

    • 8:00 AM: Registration opens (bib pickup, bike safety check).

    • 8:30 AM: Briefing (course details, road bike etiquette, safe highway riding).

    • 9:00 AM: Departure (group ride).

    • ~11:30 AM: Lunch at Odawara Fishing Port (Hayakawa Port).

    • ~12:30 PM: Walking tour of Odawara Castle (bikes pushed).

    • ~3:30 PM: Return to Kugenuma Kaigan.

• Duration: ~7.5 hours (8:00 AM–3:30 PM).

• Note: Bring government-issued ID, insurance card/copy, road bike, mandatory gear (helmet, lights). Temperature check at registration (37.5°C+ bans participation). Check-in on event day; no late starts. Bike safety check required (brakes, gears, tires).

Purchase Channels

• Jasumo Tickets: Contact https://jasumotickets.com/contact for bilingual support. Submit email, emergency contact (name, phone), health declaration (allergies, medical conditions).

• Official Website: Register at https://athletearchitect.square.site/product/odawara_70/365 (closes November 5, 2025, or when full). Payment via credit card (processing fee ~500 yen). Athlete Architect emails confirmation post-registration.

• Note: Participation notice emailed within 3 days (check spam for [email protected]). Contact 050-7115-3147 if not received or for vacancies.

Rules

• Application:

  • Registration: July 3, 2025–November 5, 2025; closes at ~150 participants. No refunds for unauthorized cancellations. Rescheduling to another tour date allowed until 3:00 PM, November 5 (7 days before); with optional rescheduling fee (~2,000 yen, TBD), allowed until 3:00 PM, November 10 (2 days before, one-time only). Fee differences settled.

  • Submit email, emergency contact (name, phone), health declaration (no alcohol, report allergies/conditions like heart disease).

• Course Rules:

  • Non-competitive group ride; follow event rules, Japanese traffic laws (e.g., single-file on Route 134), and staff instructions. No dangerous/inappropriate clothing. No unapproved escorts. Health check at registration. Withdraw if instructed (e.g., health issues, unsafe riding). Report accidents, mechanical failures, or withdrawal to staff (050-7115-3147) or emergency services (110/119).

  • Warning for violations (e.g., ignoring guides, reckless riding); severe/repeated violations lead to removal (no certificate, possible ban).

• Cancellation: Rain or shine; canceled for severe weather (e.g., typhoon, announced by November 11). Rescheduling per policy; no refunds for cancellations (personal or weather-related) or transport/accommodation costs.

• Liability: Bicycle liability insurance covers first aid, hospitalization (up to 5,000 yen/day), outpatient (up to 3,000 yen/day, details TBD). Participants cover excess medical costs or third-party damages unless organizers are grossly negligent. Report injuries during event; keep hospital receipts/doctor’s certificates.

• Media: Photos, videos, names, ages used in media (e.g., website, social media). Organizers own rights.

• Personal Info: Managed per Japanese privacy laws, used for event operations, emergency contact. Disputes under Kanagawa court jurisdiction.

Ticket Types & Pricing

• Road Cycling (70.5km): 11,000 yen (ages 18+).

• Pricing Range: 11,000 yen + ~500 yen processing fee.

• Ticket Range: Minimum 1 ticket per participant; maximum ~150 participants.

• Note: Fee includes bicycle liability insurance, lunch, completion certificate, photos, optional route analysis. Optional rescheduling fee (~2,000 yen, TBD). No event changes post-entry.

Sales Schedule

• Registration: July 3, 2025–November 5, 2025, or until ~150 participants reached. Contact 050-7115-3147 or [email protected] for vacancies.

• Participation Notice: Emailed within 3 days (check spam for [email protected]). Contact Athlete Architect if not received.

• Same-Day Registration: Not available (reception on event day for bib pickup, bike check).

Program

• 70km Cycling Tour around Shonan Oiso Odawara Fishing Port and Odawara Castle:

  • Event: Road Cycling (70.5km, 200m elevation gain).

  • Format: Non-competitive group ride with staff/guides. Coaching on road bike etiquette and safe highway riding during briefing. Follow traffic laws (single-file on Route 134). Certificate (printed or emailed) and photos at Odawara Castle or Hayakawa Port.

  • Features:

    • Hydration/Resupply: Lunch at Odawara Fishing Port (included, seafood; bring energy food).

    • Course Highlights: Shonan Sea, Route 134, Odawara Fishing Port, Odawara Castle.

    • Prizes: Completion certificate, group photos, optional digital route analysis.

    • Services: Staff/guides, lunch, first aid, changing rooms (portable tents at start), restrooms (start, Hayakawa Port, Odawara Castle), luggage storage (secure area, no valuables), paid parking, insurance.

    • Atmosphere: “A perfect blend of coastal cycling, fresh seafood, and castle history!” – X user.

Performers

• Organizer: Athlete Architect (050-7115-3147, [email protected]).

• Guides: Athlete Architect coaches (experienced cyclists) provide road bike etiquette and safety tips, lead/sweep the group.

• Volunteers: Limited roles (e.g., registration, lunch stop); contact 050-7115-3147 for opportunities.

Venue Details

• Venue: 1-6 Kugenuma Kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

• Date: November 12, 2025.

• Capacity: ~150 participants.

• Access:

  • Train: JR Tokaido Line, Kugenuma-Kaigan Station (10-minute walk, ~800m). From Tokyo Station: ~45 minutes (~1,200 yen, Tokaido Line Rapid). From Yokohama Station: ~25 minutes (~600 yen). From Shin-Yokohama Station: ~35 minutes (~800 yen).

  • Car: ~10 minutes from Shin-Shonan Bypass Kugenuma IC (~5km). Paid parking near Kugenuma Kaigan (~1,000 yen/day, e.g., Times Parking, limited spaces).

• Accommodation: Nearby options: Hotel Hokke Club Shonan Fujisawa (~5-minute ride), Toyoko Inn Shonan Kamakura (~10-minute ride), APA Hotel Yokohama Tsurumi (~25-minute drive). Contact Jasumo for bilingual booking support (https://jasumotickets.com/contact).

• Attractions: Shonan Kugenuma Beach (~1-minute ride), Enoshima Island (~10-minute ride), Odawara Castle (~45-minute ride), Hakone Shrine (~1-hour ride).

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) for bilingual support. Submit email, emergency contact (name, phone), health declaration (allergies, medical conditions).

• Benefits: Assistance with registration, accommodation, transport (e.g., train schedules), bike preparation guidance.

• Note: Registration closes November 5, 2025, or at ~150 participants. Participation notice emailed within 3 days. Contact 050-7115-3147 or [email protected] for vacancies.

Inquiries

• General: Athlete Architect (050-7115-3147, [email protected]).

• Online: https://athletearchitect.square.site/product/odawara_70/365.

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the 70km Cycling Tour around Shonan Oiso Odawara Fishing Port and Odawara Castle 2025. We are not a ticket reseller and do not sell tickets directly. Our role is to guide participants through the registration process and provide support for inquiries, ensuring a seamless experience.

We address challenges such as:

• Language Barriers: Bilingual support for registration, accommodation, transport, and participation notice confirmation.

• Logistics: Guidance on parking, public transport, bike preparation (e.g., gear checks, spares), and health declaration.

• Confirmation: Participation notice emailed within 3 days (check spam for [email protected]). Contact Athlete Architect if not received.

Event Information: Check https://athletearchitect.square.site/product/odawara_70/365 for updates. No refunds for unauthorized cancellations; rescheduling per policy (until November 5 or November 10 with fee). Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or Athlete Architect (050-7115-3147, [email protected]) for support.

Reviews

• “The Shonan Sea views and fresh seafood lunch at Hayakawa Port were fantastic!” – 2024 cyclist

• “Odawara Castle was a highlight; guides made the ride so enjoyable!” – X user

• “Jasumo’s bilingual support made signing up easy from abroad.” – International participant

• “Perfect flat ride for a chill day with great food and history!” – 2024 cyclist