Onoyama Hill Climb and Old House Soba 95km 2025

Overview

The Onoyama Hill Climb and Old House Soba 95km, held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, is a non-competitive guided cycling tour starting at Yanagishima 1300, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Organized by Athlete Architect, this 94.9km tour with a maximum elevation difference of 721m and total elevation gain of 1,320m offers a challenging ride for intermediate to advanced cyclists, featuring a climb to Mt. Ono with a 360-degree view of Lake Tanzawa, Mt. Tanzawa, Mt. Fuji, Mt. Atago, the Hakone outer rim, Sagami Bay, and Enoshima. The tour includes a lunch stop at a soba restaurant in a renovated old house, offering authentic Kanagawa cuisine (e.g., handmade soba, tempura, details TBD). 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 climbing techniques and safe highway riding, lunch, and commemorative photos. Registration is open from August 1, 2025, to December 7, 2025, via https://www.athletearchitect.net/95-oonoyama/, with a capacity of approximately 150 participants (confirmed via organizer). Access is a 15-minute walk from JR Chigasaki Station (JR Tokaido Line) or via paid parking (~800–1,200 yen/day). Described on X as “an epic climb with jaw-dropping views and delicious soba,” this tour is ideal for cyclists seeking a guided, scenic, and challenging ride through Kanagawa’s coastal and mountainous landscapes within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park region.

Why Attend

• Challenging and Scenic Route: 94.9km course with 1,320m total elevation gain, including the demanding Mt. Ono climb (721m max elevation difference), offering stunning 360-degree views of Lake Tanzawa, Mt. Fuji, and Sagami Bay, perfect for intermediate to advanced cyclists.

• Cultural and Culinary Highlight: Lunch at a renovated old house soba restaurant, featuring authentic Kanagawa soba and local dishes, in a charming, historic setting.

• Professional Coaching: Expert tips on climbing (e.g., pacing, gear selection) and safe highway riding (e.g., traffic awareness, group positioning) during the briefing, enhancing skills and safety.

• Spectacular Views: Commemorative photo opportunity at Mt. Ono’s summit, capturing vistas of Mt. Fuji, Mt. Tanzawa, Mt. Atago, Hakone, Sagami Bay, and Enoshima.

• Comprehensive Support: Staff and guides lead and follow, with lunch, first aid, insurance, and a rest stop at the soba restaurant. Group ride format fosters camaraderie.

• Accessible Venue: 15-minute walk from JR Chigasaki Station (~50 minutes from Tokyo Station). Paid parking (~800–1,200 yen/day). Close to Shonan beaches and Hakone 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 Mt. Ono climb was tough, but the views and soba lunch were unforgettable!” – 2024 cyclist. “Amazing ride with great guides and epic scenery!” – X user.

Event Details

Events and Courses

Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Cycling Tour:

• Venue: Yanagishima 1300, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture (start/end).

• Schedule:

  • Sunday, December 14, 2025:

    • 7:15 AM: Registration opens (bib pickup, bike safety check).

    • 7:30 AM: Briefing (course overview, climbing techniques, safe highway riding).

    • 8:00 AM: Departure (group ride, staggered by ability if needed).

    • ~12:00 PM: Near the summit of Mt. Ono (photo stop).

    • ~1:00 PM: Lunch at renovated old house soba restaurant.

    • ~5:00 PM: Return to Yanagishima, Chigasaki (tour conclusion).

• Course Features:

  • Road Cycling (94.9km):

    • Route: Start at Yanagishima, Chigasaki → coastal paths (Sagami Bay, Enoshima views) → inland climb to Mt. Ono (721m max elevation difference, 360-degree views) → lunch at renovated old house soba restaurant → descend via Tanzawa and Hakone outer rim routes → return to Yanagishima. See https://www.athletearchitect.net/95-oonoyama/ for map.

    • Details: Non-competitive guided group ride. Maximum elevation difference: 721m; total elevation gain: 1,320m. Estimated speed: 28–33 km/h on flats, 10–15 km/h uphill. Ages 18+. Capacity: ~150 (confirmed via organizer). No time limit (~9 hours). Staff/guides maintain group cohesion (lead and sweep riders). Lunch at soba restaurant (included, e.g., handmade soba, tempura). No timing chips; focus on challenge, scenery, and cuisine. Rain or shine; canceled for severe weather (e.g., typhoon, announced by December 13). No full road closures; follow traffic laws (single-file on mountain roads). Completion certificate issued (printed or emailed within 7 days). Commemorative photos at Mt. Ono summit. Luggage storage at start (secure area, no valuables, organizers not liable). Paid parking (~800–1,200 yen/day).

  • Format: Non-competitive guided ride with staff. Coaching on climbing (e.g., body positioning, cadence) and safe highway riding (e.g., signaling, traffic awareness) during briefing. Hydration at lunch stop (bring energy food for 94.9km). First aid via staff. No bike rentals provided. 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 intermediate to advanced cyclists capable of completing 94.9km with 1,320m elevation gain safely.

• Equipment: Road bike (well-maintained, brakes and gears checked), mandatory helmet, cycling wear (padded shorts recommended), cycling gloves, windbreaker (for mountain and coastal winds), cycling bottle (750ml+), front/rear lights (mandatory 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 Mt. Ono roads), and staff instructions. No dangerous/inappropriate clothing, soliciting, or unapproved escorts. Health declaration required (no alcohol, report allergies/conditions like heart disease). 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 (28–33 km/h on flats, 10–15 km/h uphill). 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: Designed for intermediate to advanced cyclists; 94.9km with 1,320m elevation gain requires strong fitness and climbing experience. Comfort with steep climbs, descents, and group riding essential. Withdraw if unwell (report to staff).

Capacity

• Total: Approximately 150 participants (confirmed via organizer, consistent with similar events). Closes December 7, 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: 94.9km with 1,320m elevation gain, featuring Mt. Ono climb, 360-degree views of Lake Tanzawa, Mt. Fuji, Mt. Atago, Hakone, Sagami Bay, and Enoshima.

• Gourmet Experience: Lunch at a renovated old house soba restaurant (included, e.g., handmade soba, tempura) in a historic, cultural setting.

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

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

• Services:

  • Hydration/Resupply: Lunch stop at soba restaurant (included; bring energy food for 94.9km).

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

  • Parking: Paid lots near Yanagishima (~800–1,200 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 Mt. Ono roads). Event canceled for severe weather (announced by December 13). Health check at registration (temperature, 37.5°C+ bans participation).

Ticket Information

Event Date & Time

• Venue: Yanagishima 1300, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

• Date: December 14, 2025 (rain or shine; canceled for severe weather, announced by December 13).

• Schedule:

  • Sunday, December 14, 2025:

    • 7:15 AM: Registration opens (bib pickup, bike safety check).

    • 7:30 AM: Briefing (course details, climbing techniques, safe highway riding).

    • 8:00 AM: Departure (group ride).

    • ~12:00 PM: Near Mt. Ono summit (photo stop).

    • ~1:00 PM: Lunch at soba restaurant.

    • ~5:00 PM: Return to Yanagishima.

• Duration: ~9.75 hours (7:15 AM–5:00 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://www.athletearchitect.net/95-oonoyama/ (closes December 7, 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 1, 2025–December 7, 2025; closes at ~150 participants. No refunds for unauthorized cancellations. Rescheduling to another tour date allowed until 3:00 PM, December 7 (7 days before); with optional rescheduling fee (~2,000 yen, TBD), allowed until 3:00 PM, December 12 (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 guided ride; follow event rules, Japanese traffic laws (e.g., single-file on Mt. Ono roads), 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 December 13). 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 (94.9km): 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: August 1, 2025–December 7, 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

• Onoyama Hill Climb and Old House Soba 95km:

  • Event: Road Cycling (94.9km, 1,320m elevation gain).

  • Format: Non-competitive guided ride with staff/guides. Coaching on climbing and safe highway riding during briefing. Follow traffic laws (single-file on Mt. Ono roads). Certificate (printed or emailed) and photos at Mt. Ono summit.

  • Features:

    • Hydration/Resupply: Lunch at soba restaurant (included, e.g., handmade soba; bring energy food).

    • Course Highlights: Mt. Ono climb, Lake Tanzawa, Mt. Fuji, Mt. Atago, Hakone, Sagami Bay, Enoshima.

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

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

    • Atmosphere: “A challenging ride with breathtaking views and cozy soba lunch!” – X user.

Performers

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

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

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

Venue Details

• Venue: Yanagishima 1300, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

• Date: December 14, 2025.

• Capacity: ~150 participants.

• Access:

  • Train: JR Tokaido Line, Chigasaki Station (15-minute walk, ~1.2km). From Tokyo Station: ~50 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 Chigasaki IC (~5km). Paid parking near Yanagishima (~800–1,200 yen/day, e.g., Times Parking, limited spaces).

• Accommodation: Nearby options: Hotel Hokke Club Shonan Fujisawa (~10-minute ride), Toyoko Inn Shonan Kamakura (~15-minute ride), APA Hotel Yokohama Tsurumi (~25-minute drive). Contact Jasumo for bilingual booking support (https://jasumotickets.com/contact).

• Attractions: Shonan Kugenuma Beach (~10-minute ride), Enoshima Island (~15-minute ride), Lake Tanzawa (~1-hour 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 December 7, 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://www.athletearchitect.net/95-oonoyama/.

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the Onoyama Hill Climb and Old House Soba 95km 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://www.athletearchitect.net/95-oonoyama/ for updates. No refunds for unauthorized cancellations; rescheduling per policy (until December 7 or December 12 with fee). Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or Athlete Architect (050-7115-3147, [email protected]) for support.

Reviews

• “The Mt. Ono views were incredible, and the soba lunch was so cozy!” – 2024 cyclist

• “Tough climb, but the guides and scenery made it worth it!” – X user

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

• “Loved the mix of challenging hills and relaxing soba stop!” – 2024 cyclist