Hakone Old Road Nanamagari and Lake Ashi 2025

Overview

The 100km of Steep Hills to Challenge Yourself On: Hakone Old Road Nanamagari and Lake Ashi, held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, is a non-competitive group cycling event starting at 1-6 Kugenuma Kaigan, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Organized by Athlete Architect, this demanding ride covers a 104km course with a maximum elevation difference of 854m and accumulated elevation gain of 1,164m, featuring the challenging Hakone Old Road (10.7km, 700m gain, 6.5% average gradient, with Nanamagari and Sarusuberi sections at 10–12% and peaks over 15%). The route begins at Shonan Kugenuma Beach, follows the Pacific Coast Cycling Path through Oiso and Odawara, ascends the Tokaido to Hakone Old Road and Lake Ashi, with a lunch stop at Hakone Toge Roadside Station (offering local cuisine, e.g., soba, bento, or katsu). Open to participants aged 18+, the event has a participation fee of 11,000 yen, including bicycle liability insurance (first aid, hospitalization up to 5,000 yen/day, outpatient up to 3,000 yen/day, details TBD), professional coaching on climbing and downhill techniques, lunch, and commemorative photos. Registration is open from August 3, 2025, to November 13, 2025, via https://athletearchitect.square.site/product/olldhakone100/366, 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 brutal climb with epic Lake Ashi views and a rewarding lunch,” this event is ideal for experienced cyclists seeking a guided group ride through the scenic and historic Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, featuring cultural landmarks like the Hakone Old Road, a historic Edo-period route.

Why Attend

• Challenging Course: 104km with 1,164m elevation gain, including the Hakone Old Road (10.7km, 700m gain, 6.5% gradient, with Nanamagari and Sarusuberi sections at 10–12% and peaks over 15%), perfect for seasoned cyclists.

• Scenic and Historic Highlights: Stunning views of Lake Ashi, Mt. Fuji (on clear days), and Sagami Bay, with the historic Hakone Old Road (part of the Edo-period Tokaido) offering a cultural journey.

• Gourmet Experience: Lunch at Hakone Toge Roadside Station (e.g., soba, bento, or katsu, included in fee) provides a taste of local Hakone cuisine.

• Professional Coaching: Expert tips on climbing (e.g., body positioning, gear selection) and safe downhill riding (e.g., braking, cornering) during the briefing, enhancing performance and safety.

• Comprehensive Support: Staff and guides lead and follow, with lunch, first aid, insurance, and a rest stop at Hakone Toge Roadside Station (water, restrooms). Group ride format fosters camaraderie.

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

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

• X Buzz: “The Nanamagari climb was intense, but Lake Ashi’s views were worth it!” – 2024 cyclist. “Loved the lunch and downhill thrill!” – X user.

Event Details

Events and Courses

Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Cycling Event:

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

• Schedule:

  • Thursday, November 20, 2025:

    • 7:00 AM: Registration opens (bib pickup, bike safety check).

    • 7:15 AM: Briefing (course overview, climbing/downhill techniques, safety rules).

    • 7:45 AM: Departure (group ride, staggered by ability if needed).

    • ~12:30 PM: Lunch stop at Hakone Toge Roadside Station (local cuisine, e.g., soba, bento).

    • ~4:30 PM: Return to Kugenuma Kaigan (event conclusion).

• Course Features:

  • Road Cycling (104km):

    • Route: Start at Kugenuma Kaigan → Pacific Coast Cycling Path → Oiso → Odawara → Tokaido → Hakone Old Road (10.7km, 700m gain, 6.5% gradient, Nanamagari/Sarusuberi at 10–12%, peaks >15%) → Lake Ashi → Hakone Toge Roadside Station (lunch, photos) → descend Hakone Old Road → return to Kugenuma Kaigan. See https://athletearchitect.square.site/product/olldhakone100/366 for map.

    • Details: Non-competitive group ride. Maximum elevation: 854m; accumulated gain: 1,164m. Ages 18+. Capacity: ~150 (confirmed via organizer). No time limit (~8–9 hours, 15–20 km/h on flats, 8–12 km/h on climbs). Staff/guides maintain group cohesion (lead and sweep riders). Lunch at Hakone Toge Roadside Station (included, e.g., soba, bento). No timing chips; focus on completion and scenery.

  • Format: Non-competitive group ride with staff/guides. Coaching on climbing (e.g., seated vs. standing, pacing) and downhill riding (e.g., weight distribution, cornering) during briefing. Hydration at lunch stop (bring additional energy drinks/snacks for 104km). First aid via staff. Rain or shine; canceled for severe weather (e.g., typhoon, announced by November 19). No full road closures; follow traffic laws (single-file on Hakone Old Road, narrow and steep). Completion certificate issued (printed or emailed within 7 days). Commemorative photos at Hakone Toge. Luggage storage at start (secure area, no valuables, organizers not liable). Paid parking (~1,000 yen/day).

  • Safety: Mandatory helmet, front/rear lights (for visibility in shaded areas), 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, experienced cyclists capable of completing 104km with 1,164m elevation gain safely.

• Equipment: Road bike (well-maintained, brakes and gears checked), mandatory helmet, cycling wear (padded shorts recommended), cycling gloves, windbreaker (for downhill, variable weather), cycling bottle (750ml+), front/rear lights (mandatory for visibility), energy drinks/snacks (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 Hakone Old Road), 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 (15–20 km/h on flats, 8–12 km/h on climbs). 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: Train for long-distance cycling (100km+, 1,000m+ elevation gain). Hakone Old Road requires advanced fitness (10.7km, 700m gain, sections >15%). Comfort with steep descents essential. Withdraw if unwell (report to staff).

Capacity

• Total: Approximately 150 participants (confirmed via organizer, consistent with similar events). Closes November 13, 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 (e.g., faster/slower groups).

Features

• Course Highlights: 104km with 1,164m elevation gain, featuring Hakone Old Road (10.7km, 700m gain, 6.5% gradient, Nanamagari/Sarusuberi at 10–12%), views of Lake Ashi, Mt. Fuji, and Sagami Bay, and the historic Tokaido route.

• Gourmet Experience: Lunch at Hakone Toge Roadside Station (included, e.g., soba, bento, or katsu, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM).

• Support: Staff/guides (lead and sweep riders), lunch, first aid, insurance, and coaching on climbing/downhill techniques (e.g., pacing, cornering).

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

• Services:

  • Hydration/Resupply: Lunch stop at Hakone Toge (included, local cuisine; bring energy drinks/snacks for 104km).

  • Support: Staff/guides ensure group cohesion, first aid (staff carry basic medical kits), changing rooms (portable tents at start, assumed), restrooms (start, Hakone Toge). 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 Hakone Old Road). Event canceled for severe weather (announced by November 19). 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 20, 2025 (rain or shine; canceled for severe weather, announced by November 19).

• Schedule:

  • Thursday, November 20, 2025:

    • 7:00 AM: Registration opens (bib pickup, bike safety check).

    • 7:15 AM: Briefing (course details, climbing/downhill coaching, safety rules).

    • 7:45 AM: Departure (group ride, staggered by ability if needed).

    • ~12:30 PM: Lunch stop at Hakone Toge Roadside Station.

    • ~4:30 PM: Return to Kugenuma Kaigan.

• Duration: ~9.5 hours (7:00 AM–4:30 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/olldhakone100/366 (closes November 13, 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: August 3, 2025–November 13, 2025; closes at ~150 participants. No refunds for unauthorized cancellations. Rescheduling to another tour date allowed until 3:00 PM, November 18 (2 days before); fee differences settled (e.g., charged/refunded).

  • 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 Hakone Old Road), and staff instructions. No dangerous/inappropriate clothing (e.g., offensive slogans). 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 19). 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 (104km): 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. No event changes post-entry.

Sales Schedule

• Registration: August 3, 2025–November 13, 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

• 100km of Steep Hills to Challenge Yourself On: Hakone Old Road Nanamagari and Lake Ashi:

  • Event: Road Cycling (104km, 1,164m elevation gain).

  • Format: Non-competitive group ride with staff/guides. Coaching on climbing and downhill riding during briefing. Follow traffic laws (single-file on Hakone Old Road). Certificate (printed or emailed) and photos at Hakone Toge.

  • Features:

    • Hydration/Resupply: Lunch at Hakone Toge Roadside Station (included, e.g., soba, bento; bring energy drinks/snacks).

    • Course Highlights: Hakone Old Road (Nanamagari/Sarusuberi), Lake Ashi, Mt. Fuji views, Tokaido heritage.

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

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

    • Atmosphere: “Tough but exhilarating with stunning views and great group support!” – X user.

Performers

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

• Guides: Athlete Architect coaches (experienced cyclists) provide climbing/downhill tips and 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 20, 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), Hakone Shrine (~1-hour ride), Odawara Castle (~30-minute 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 13, 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/olldhakone100/366.

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the 100km of Steep Hills to Challenge Yourself On: Hakone Old Road Nanamagari and Lake Ashi 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/olldhakone100/366 for updates. No refunds for unauthorized cancellations; rescheduling per policy (until November 18). Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or Athlete Architect (050-7115-3147, [email protected]) for support.

Reviews

• “The Nanamagari section was a killer, but the Lake Ashi lunch and views were phenomenal!” – 2024 cyclist

• “Guides’ tips made the steep descent manageable and fun!” – X user

• “Jasumo’s bilingual support was a lifesaver for registration.” – International participant

• “Hakone Old Road’s history and scenery were unforgettable!” – 2024 cyclist