5th Shinshu Suzaka Rogaining 2025

Overview

The 5th Shinshu Suzaka Rogaining 2025 is a beginner-friendly outdoor navigation event held on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Suzaka City Working Youth Home, Creative Home (6-25-1 Garyu, Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan). Organized by the Shinshu Suzaka Rogaining Executive Committee (contact: [email protected], 090-9660-1738), this event takes place in Suzaka’s city center, a historic hub where Edo-period roads (Kusatsu Kaido, Ozasa Kaido, Tani Kaido) converged, known for its Meiji-to-Showa silk industry and modern fruit orchards (grapes, apples, peaches) (,,,). Participants navigate checkpoints across urban areas with remodeled storehouses (kura) and the alluvial fan of the Chikuma and Matsukawa rivers, using a 1:25,000 scale A3 map in 3-hour and 5-hour Men’s Solo, Women’s Solo, Group (2–5 people, 16+), and Family (2–5 people, including at least one under 15) divisions. The participation fee is 3,500 yen/person (3-hour, junior high and above), free for elementary and younger (3-hour Family, map only for paying members), and 5,000 yen/person (5-hour, all categories). The event has a capacity of 200 people, with registration open from August 1 to October 20, 2025, via https://rogaining.suzaka.jp/. Awards include 1st–3rd per category (Men’s Solo, Women’s Solo, Group, Family for both 3-hour and 5-hour) and special awards, with participation prizes. Described on X as “a delightful run through Suzaka’s historic storehouses and fruit fields,” the event features new checkpoints to engage repeat visitors, blending urban and rural navigation with cultural immersion ().

Why Attend

• Historic Exploration: Navigate Suzaka’s city center, featuring Edo-period road heritage, Meiji-era silk storehouses turned shops/museums, and fruit orchards (,,).

• Beginner-Friendly: 3-hour division for newcomers, 5-hour for experienced participants, with clear rules and photo-based scoring. No prior experience needed.

• Cultural Immersion: Visit checkpoints near historic sites like Tanaka Honke Museum and Garyu Park, with local eateries offering Shinshu soba and miso dishes (,).

• Affordable Fun: 3,500 yen/person (3-hour, junior high+), free for elementary and younger (3-hour Family); 5,000 yen/person (5-hour). No checkpoint fees.

• Family-Oriented: Family division includes children under 15, with free entry for elementary and younger, encouraging multi-generational participation.

• Competitive Edge: Awards for 1st–3rd in each category, plus special awards. Ties broken by earliest finish time.

• Accessible Venue: ~15 min from Suzaka Nagano Higashi IC, ~10 min walk from Suzaka Station (Nagano Electric Railway, ~30 min from Nagano, ~700 yen) ().

• X Buzz: “The kura buildings and orchards were stunning!” – 2024 participant (X post). “Perfect mix of history and nature!” – X user.

Event Details

Events and Courses

5th Shinshu Suzaka Rogaining 2025 (November 9, 2025):

• Venue: Suzaka City Working Youth Home, Creative Home (6-25-1 Garyu, Suzaka City, Nagano, Email: [email protected], Tel: 090-9660-1738).

• Schedule:

  • 8:30 AM: Registration begins (bibs, map, checkpoint list, rules).

  • 9:15 AM: Opening ceremony; 5-hour division registration ends.

  • 9:30 AM: 5-hour division race briefing.

  • 9:45 AM: 5-hour division map distribution.

  • 10:00 AM: 5-hour division start.

  • 10:15 AM: 3-hour division registration ends.

  • 10:30 AM: 3-hour division race briefing.

  • 10:45 AM: 3-hour division map distribution.

  • 11:00 AM: 3-hour division start.

  • 2:00 PM: 3-hour division finish.

  • 2:30 PM: 3-hour division awards ceremony.

  • 3:00 PM: 5-hour division finish.

  • 3:30 PM: 5-hour division awards ceremony.

• Course Features:

  • 3-Hour Men’s Solo:

    • Eligibility: Males 16+ (high school and above).

    • Details: Navigate checkpoints in Suzaka’s city center and alluvial fan within 3 hours (11:00 AM–2:00 PM). Fee: 3,500 yen. Use 1:25,000 scale A3 map with checkpoint list. Take photos matching checkpoint samples (solo photos, same direction). Submit score declaration form (team name, finish time, checkpoint numbers, total points) for cross-check with another team. Capacity: ~50 participants. Awards: 1st–3rd, special awards. Participation prize.

  • 3-Hour Women’s Solo:

    • Eligibility: Females 16+ (high school and above).

    • Details: Same format, area, and duration as Men’s Solo. Fee: 3,500 yen. Capacity: ~50 participants. Same rules and awards.

  • 3-Hour Group (2–5 people):

    • Eligibility: 16+ (high school and above), teams of 2–5.

    • Details: Same format, area, and duration. Fees: 7,000 yen (2 people), 10,500 yen (3 people), 14,000 yen (4 people), 17,500 yen (5 people). Capacity: ~50 people (~10–25 teams). Include at least one member in checkpoint photos; teams stay together. Same rules and awards.

  • 3-Hour Family (2–5 people):

    • Eligibility: Teams of 2–5, including at least one under 15 and one 16+.

    • Details: Same format, area, and duration. Fees: 3,500 yen/junior high and above, free for elementary and younger (map only for paying members). Capacity: ~50 people (~10–25 teams). Include at least one member in checkpoint photos; teams stay together. Same rules and awards.

  • 5-Hour Men’s Solo:

    • Eligibility: Males 16+ (high school and above).

    • Details: Same format and area, within 5 hours (10:00 AM–3:00 PM). Fee: 5,000 yen. Capacity: ~25 participants. Same rules and awards.

  • 5-Hour Women’s Solo:

    • Eligibility: Females 16+ (high school and above).

    • Details: Same format, area, and duration. Fee: 5,000 yen. Capacity: ~25 participants. Same rules and awards.

  • 5-Hour Group (2–5 people):

    • Eligibility: 16+ (high school and above), teams of 2–5.

    • Details: Same format, area, and duration. Fees: 10,000 yen (2 people), 15,000 yen (3 people), 20,000 yen (4 people), 25,000 yen (5 people). Capacity: ~25 people (~5–12 teams). Same rules and awards.

  • Format: Navigate checkpoints by walking/running (no vehicles). Points awarded for photos matching checkpoint samples (center of 6mm map circles). Take finish line clock photo (time recorded). Deductions: 100 points/second for 1–60 seconds overtime, 100 points/minute thereafter; disqualification after 30 minutes. Submit score declaration form for cross-check (confirmed by another team). Awards: 1st–3rd per category; special awards TBD. Ties broken by earliest finish time. Event insurance covers injuries (details in program). Photos used for promotion (organizers own rights). No water stations; bring water/snacks (local eateries available, e.g., Matsubaya soba, ~880 yen) ().

  • Safety: Bring digital camera/smartphone, mobile phone (emergency contact: 090-9660-1738 or 119), health insurance card. Optional: water, snacks, rain gear. Health declaration via Pledge and Consent Form (submit at registration). Report accidents to staff or 119. No trespassing, littering, or harm to property/plants. Cosplay allowed if suitable for walking/running.

Eligibility

• General:

  • Healthy, agree to tournament rules, follow traffic rules and etiquette (no trespassing, littering, or disruptive behavior).

  • Equipment: Digital camera/smartphone (with monitor), mobile phone (emergency contact), health insurance card. Optional: water, snacks, rain gear.

  • Clothing: Comfortable for walking/running (no excessive cosplay; no changing rooms).

• Men’s/Women’s Solo: 16+ (high school and above).

• Group: 16+ (high school and above), teams of 2–5.

• Family: Teams of 2–5, including at least one under 15 and one 16+.

• Rules:

  • No vehicles, trespassing, littering, or disruptive behavior. Disqualification for violations, false declarations, or substitute participation. Health declaration via Pledge and Consent Form. Photos used for promotion. Report accidents to staff ([email protected]) or 119. Late arrivals (15+ min) contact organizer; may be disqualified.

Capacity

• Total: 200 people (~50–100 teams/solo participants across divisions).

• Minimum Tickets: 1 per solo/team (representative applies).

• Maximum Tickets: 1:200 tickets (1 ticket per solo participant or team of 2–5; maximum ~200 entries).

• Note: First-come, first-served. Closes when capacity reached or by October 20, 2025. Contact [email protected] for vacancies.

Features

• Course Highlights: Checkpoints in Suzaka’s city center (historic storehouses, shops, museums) and alluvial fan (grape/apple/peach orchards), blending urban and rural charm (,,).

• Competitive Format: 3-hour (beginners) and 5-hour (experienced) divisions with photo-based scoring. Awards: 1st–3rd per category; special awards TBD. Participation prizes.

• Support: Map/rules provided, score declaration cross-checked, parking at venue, no water stations (bring water; local eateries like Matsubaya, ~880 yen/meal) ().

• Services:

  • Hydration/Resupply: Bring water/snacks; local shops/restaurants (e.g., Shinshu soba, miso dishes at Matsubaya, ~880 yen) ().

  • Support: First aid (staff kits), emergency contact (090-9660-1738, 119). Event insurance covers injuries (details in program).

  • Media: Photos, videos used for promotion, press (organizers own rights).

• X Buzz: “The orchard checkpoints were so scenic!” – 2024 participant. “Loved exploring the kura buildings!” – X user.

Ticket Information

Event Dates & Times

• Venue: Suzaka City Working Youth Home, Creative Home (6-25-1 Garyu, Suzaka City, Nagano).

• Date: November 9, 2025.

• Schedule:

  • 8:30 AM: Registration begins.

  • 9:15 AM: Opening ceremony; 5-hour registration ends.

  • 9:30 AM: 5-hour race briefing.

  • 9:45 AM: 5-hour map distribution.

  • 10:00 AM: 5-hour start.

  • 10:15 AM: 3-hour registration ends.

  • 10:30 AM: 3-hour race briefing.

  • 10:45 AM: 3-hour map distribution.

  • 11:00 AM: 3-hour start.

  • 2:00 PM: 3-hour finish.

  • 2:30 PM: 3-hour awards.

  • 3:00 PM: 5-hour finish.

  • 3:30 PM: 5-hour awards.

• Duration: 3:5 hours (3-hour: 3 hours competition, ~6 hours total; 5-hour: 5 hours competition, ~7 hours total).

• Note: Bring camera/smartphone, mobile phone, health insurance card. Submit Participation Certificate and Pledge and Consent Form at check-in. Check-in by 8:30 AM.

Purchase Channels

• Jasumo Tickets: Contact https://jasumotickets.com/contact for bilingual support. Submit category, team name, ages, participant details, emergency contact.

• Official Website: Register via https://rogaining.suzaka.jp/ (Sports Entry). Select representative (16+), category, participant details. Payment via bank transfer/credit card (~300 yen processing fee). Confirmation emailed post-payment.

• Note: Participation Certificate and Pledge and Consent Form mailed by October 30, 2025. Download Pledge and Consent Form from website. Contact [email protected] for issues or vacancies. No phone entries or same-day registration.

Rules

• Application:

  • Registration: August 1–October 20, 2025. First-come, first-served; closes at capacity. No refunds for cancellations. Submit category, team name, ages, participant details, emergency contact. Representative (16+) registers via Sports Entry.

• Event Rules:

  • No vehicles, trespassing, littering, or disruptive behavior. Obey traffic rules, etiquette. Disqualification for violations, false declarations, substitute participation. Health declaration via Pledge and Consent Form. Photos used for promotion. Report accidents to staff ([email protected]) or 119. Late penalties: 100 points/second (1–60 seconds), 100 points/minute thereafter; disqualification after 30 minutes.

• Cancellation: Proceeds rain or shine; canceled for severe weather, disasters, or COVID-19 (no refunds). Updates on https://rogaining.suzaka.jp/.

• Liability: Organizers not liable for accidents, theft (first aid provided). Keep hospital receipts. Event insurance provided.

• Media: Photos, videos used for promotion, press (organizers own rights).

• Personal Info: Managed per Japanese Personal Information Protection Act, used for event operations, mailing. Disputes under Nagano court jurisdiction.

Ticket Types & Pricing

• 3-Hour Men’s/Women’s Solo: 3,500 yen (16+).

• 3-Hour Group (2–5 people): 7,000 yen (2 people), 10,500 yen (3 people), 14,000 yen (4 people), 17,500 yen (5 people) (16+).

• 3-Hour Family (2–5 people): 3,500 yen/junior high and above, free for elementary and younger (map only for paying members).

• 5-Hour Men’s/Women’s Solo: 5,000 yen (16+).

• 5-Hour Group (2–5 people): 10,000 yen (2 people), 15,000 yen (3 people), 20,000 yen (4 people), 25,000 yen (5 people) (16+).

• Pricing Range: 0–25,000 yen/team (e.g., 2 elementary Family = 0 yen; 5 adults 5-hour = 25,000 yen) or 3,500–5,000 yen/solo + ~300 yen processing fee.

• Ticket Range: 1:200 tickets (1 ticket per solo participant or team of 2–5; maximum ~200 entries).

• Note: Fees non-refunded except for organizer cancellation. No additional checkpoint fees.

Sales Schedule

• Registration: August 1–October 20, 2025. Closes at capacity.

• Participation Notice: Participation Certificate and Pledge and Consent Form mailed by October 30, 2025. Contact [email protected] if not received.

• Same-Day Registration: Not available.

Program

• 5th Shinshu Suzaka Rogaining 2025:

  • Events: 3-hour and 5-hour Men’s Solo, Women’s Solo, Group, Family divisions.

  • Format: Navigate checkpoints by walking/running, take photos matching samples, submit score declaration form for cross-check. Awards: 1st–3rd per category; special awards TBD. Participation prizes.

  • Features:

    • Hydration/Resupply: Bring water/snacks; local eateries (e.g., Matsubaya soba/misosuki-don, ~880 yen) ().

    • Course Highlights: City center (storehouses, shops, museums), alluvial fan (orchards) (,).

    • Awards: 1st–3rd per category (2:30 PM for 3-hour, 3:30 PM for 5-hour).

    • Services: Map/rules, score cross-check, parking, no water stations.

    • Atmosphere: “The mix of kura and orchards was unforgettable!” – 2024 participant (X post).

Performers

• Organizer: Shinshu Suzaka Rogaining Executive Committee ([email protected], 090-9660-1738).

• Staff: Tournament officials manage registration, scoring, safety.

• Volunteers: Limited roles (e.g., checkpoint staff); contact [email protected].

Venue Details

• Venue: Suzaka City Working Youth Home, Creative Home (6-25-1 Garyu, Suzaka City, Nagano).

• Date: November 9, 2025.

• Capacity: 200 people.

• Access:

  • Train: ~10 min walk from Suzaka Station (Nagano Electric Railway, ~30 min from Nagano, ~700 yen) ().

  • Car: ~15 min from Suzaka Nagano Higashi IC (Joshinetsu Expressway). Parking at venue (~500–1,000 yen/day).

• Accommodation: Options: Seni Onsen Iwanoyu (~15 min, ~15,000 yen/night), Hotel NewNagano NeXT (~30 min, ~8,000 yen/night) (). Contact Jasumo for bilingual booking (https://jasumotickets.com/contact).

• Attractions: Tanaka Honke Museum (~5 min), Garyu Park (~5 min), Suzaka City Zoo (~10 min) (,).

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact https://jasumotickets.com/contact for bilingual support. Submit category, team name, ages, participant details, emergency contact.

• Benefits: Assistance with registration, accommodation, transport, program confirmation.

• Note: Registration closes October 20 or at capacity. Participation Certificate mailed by October 30. Contact [email protected] for issues.

Inquiries

• General: Shinshu Suzaka Rogaining Executive Committee ([email protected], 090-9660-1738).

• Online: https://rogaining.suzaka.jp/.

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the 5th Shinshu Suzaka Rogaining 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 program confirmation.

• Logistics: Guidance on parking, public transport, equipment, Pledge and Consent Form.

• Confirmation: Participation Certificate mailed by October 30 ([email protected]). Contact if issues arise.

Event Information: Check https://rogaining.suzaka.jp/ for updates. No refunds for cancellations. Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or Secretariat ([email protected]) for support.

Reviews

• “The orchards and kura made every checkpoint special!” – 2024 participant (X post)

• “A perfect blend of history and nature!” – X user

• “Jasumo’s help was a lifesaver for registration!” – International team

• “The new checkpoints kept it fresh!” – 2024 participant