2nd Yugawara Photo Rogaining 2025

Overview

The 2nd Yugawara Photo Rogaining 2025 is a two-day outdoor navigation event held on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Yugawara Town Gymnasium (2-21-1 Chuo, Yugawara-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan). Organized by BLUE SUN ([email protected], 055-939-8131), this event takes place in Yugawara, a historic hot spring town on the southwestern edge of Kanagawa Prefecture, known for its mention in the Man-yoshu (Japan’s oldest poetry collection, ~759 CE), lush nature, and inspiration for literary figures like Soseki Natsume and Ryunosuke Akutagawa (,,). Day 1 features a 6-hour mountain rogaining with 50 challenging, inconspicuous checkpoints in the mountains, ideal for navigation and hiking enthusiasts. Day 2 offers a 5-hour (moderately challenging) or 3-hour (beginner-friendly) city rogaining, exploring Yugawara’s sea, rivers, slopes, hot springs, and attractions like Manyo Park and Makuyama Park (,). Categories include Solo (Men/Women), Men’s, Women’s, Mixed (2–5 people, 18+), General (3-hour, 2–5 people, 18+), and Family (3-hour, 2–5 people, including one child under junior high). The event has a capacity of 200 people (Day 1) and 150 people per division (Day 2), with registration open from July 20 to October 5, 2025, via https://www.facebook.com/yugawaraphotoroga. Participation fees: 7,000 yen/person (two-day, high school and above), 1,500 yen/person (two-day, elementary/junior high), 4,000 yen/person (one-day 6/5-hour, high school and above), 3,500 yen/person (one-day 3-hour, high school and above), 1,000 yen/person (one-day, elementary/junior high), free (kindergarten and below). Awards include 1st–3rd per category (1st only for ≤4 teams) and an overall two-day award for 5-hour Day 2 participants. A 1,000 yen/person discount applies for two-day participation (same team). Described on X as “a thrilling adventure through Yugawara’s mountains and onsen town,” participants can relax at hot springs like Doppo no Yu or Kogome Spa post-race ().

Why Attend

• Diverse Terrains: Day 1’s 6-hour mountain rogaining challenges with 50 hard-to-find checkpoints on trails/off-trails; Day 2’s 5-hour/3-hour city rogaining explores Yugawara’s sea, rivers, slopes, and hot springs (,).

• Cultural Immersion: Navigate historic sites like Manyo Park, Fudo Falls, and Yugawara Art Museum, with local ryokan dining (e.g., Seiranso, ~15,000 yen/night with meals) (,,).

• Flexible Participation: Join one or both days, solo or in teams (2–5). Categories for Men’s, Women’s, Mixed, General, Family. Two-day discount (1,000 yen/person) ().

• Beginner-Friendly: 3-hour division suits families and newcomers; 5-hour and 6-hour for experienced navigators. No prior experience needed.

• Hot Spring Relaxation: Post-race, soak in Yugawara’s therapeutic onsen (e.g., Kogome Spa, ~1,000 yen/day) or stay at ryokans like Ashikari (~20,000 yen/night) (,).

• Awards & Prizes: 1st–3rd per category (1st only for ≤4 teams), overall two-day award for 5-hour Day 2 participants. Participation prizes TBD.

• Accessible Venue: ~5 min walk from Yugawara Station (JR Tokaido Line, ~90 min from Tokyo, ~2,500 yen). Free parking (limited); nearby paid lots (~500–1,000 yen/day) (,).

• X Buzz: “The mountain checkpoints were tough but rewarding!” – 2024 participant. “Loved the onsen vibe after Day 2!” – X user.

Event Details

Events and Courses

2nd Yugawara Photo Rogaining 2025:

• Venue: Yugawara Town Gymnasium (2-21-1 Chuo, Yugawara-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa).

• Schedule:

  • October 18 (6-Hour Mountain Rogaining):

    • 9:15 AM: Registration begins (bibs, map, checkpoint list, rules).

    • 9:50 AM: Race briefing.

    • 10:00 AM: Map opening.

    • 10:30 AM: Start.

    • 4:30 PM: Finish.

    • 5:15 PM: Awards ceremony.

  • October 19 (5-Hour/3-Hour City Rogaining):

    • 9:15 AM: Registration begins.

    • 9:50 AM: Race briefing.

    • 10:00 AM: Map opening.

    • 10:30 AM: Start (both divisions).

    • 1:30 PM: 3-hour finish.

    • 2:15 PM: 3-hour awards ceremony.

    • 3:30 PM: 5-hour finish.

    • 4:15 PM: 5-hour awards ceremony.

• Course Features (within 5km radius of venue):

  • 6-Hour Solo (Men/Women) (October 18):

    • Eligibility: Adults 18+ (must handle emergencies independently).

    • Details: Navigate 50 challenging checkpoints on mountain trails/off-trails (e.g., Mount Hakone foothills) within 6 hours (10:30 AM–4:30 PM). Fee: 4,000 yen. Use 1:25,000 scale 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. Capacity: ~50 participants. Awards: 1st–3rd (1st only if ≤4), participation prize.

  • 6-Hour Men’s/Women’s/Mixed (2–5 people) (October 18):

    • Eligibility: Teams of 2–5 (Men’s: all men; Women’s: all women; Mixed: both genders), including one 18+.

    • Details: Same format, area, and duration. Fees: 4,000 yen/high school and above, 1,000 yen/elementary-junior high, free/kindergarten and below. Capacity: ~150 people (~30–75 teams). Include at least one member in checkpoint photos; teams stay together. Same rules and awards.

  • 5-Hour Solo (Men/Women) (October 19):

    • Eligibility: Adults 18+ (must handle emergencies independently).

    • Details: Navigate city checkpoints (e.g., Manyo Park, Yugawara Onsen streets) within 5 hours (10:30 AM–3:30 PM). Fee: 4,000 yen. Capacity: ~50 participants. Same rules and awards.

  • 5-Hour Men’s/Women’s/Mixed (2–5 people) (October 19):

    • Eligibility: Teams of 2–5 (Men’s: all men; Women’s: all women; Mixed: both genders), including one 18+.

    • Details: Same format, area, and duration. Fees: 4,000 yen/high school and above, 1,000 yen/elementary-junior high, free/kindergarten and below. Capacity: ~100 people (~20–50 teams). Same rules and awards.

  • 3-Hour General (2–5 people) (October 19):

    • Eligibility: Teams of 2–5, including one 18+.

    • Details: Navigate city checkpoints within 3 hours (10:30 AM–1:30 PM). Fees: 3,500 yen/high school and above, 1,000 yen/elementary-junior high, free/kindergarten and below. Capacity: ~150 people (~30–75 teams). Same rules and awards.

  • 3-Hour Family (2–5 people) (October 19):

    • Eligibility: Teams of 2–5, including one 18+ and one child under junior high.

    • Details: Same format, area, and duration. Fees: 3,500 yen/high school and above, 1,000 yen/elementary-junior high, free/kindergarten and below. Capacity: ~150 people (~30–75 teams). Same rules and awards.

  • Format: Navigate checkpoints by walking/running (no vehicles). Points awarded for photos matching checkpoint samples (center of map circles). Take finish line clock photo (time recorded). Penalties: TBD (per Japan Photo Rogaining Association rules). Submit score declaration form for cross-check. Awards: 1st–3rd per category (1st only if ≤4 teams); overall two-day award for 5-hour Day 2 participants. Event insurance covers injuries (details in program). Photos used for promotion (organizers own rights). No water stations; bring water/snacks (local eateries, e.g., 12 An soymilk dishes, ~1,300 yen) (). Changing rooms with showers available.

  • Safety: Bring digital camera/smartphone, mobile phone (emergency contact: 055-939-8131 or 119), bear bell (Day 1), health insurance card. Optional: watch, rain gear, compass, water, snacks. Health declaration via Pledge and Consent Form (submit at registration). Report accidents to staff or 119. No trespassing, littering, or harm to property/plants. Follow Japan Photo Rogaining Association rules.

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), bear bell (Day 1), health insurance card. Optional: watch, rain gear, compass, water, snacks.

  • Clothing: Comfortable for walking/running (mountain gear for Day 1, casual for Day 2; changing rooms available).

• Solo (Men/Women): 18+ (must handle emergencies independently).

• Men’s/Women’s/Mixed: 2–5 people, including one 18+ (Men’s: all men; Women’s: all women; Mixed: both genders).

• General: 2–5 people, including one 18+.

• Family: 2–5 people, including one 18+ and one child under junior high.

• Two-Day Participation: Same team name required; members can change (register separately for different divisions, no discount if changing divisions). Contact [email protected] for adjustments.

• 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. Penalties per Japan Photo Rogaining Association rules.

Capacity

• Total: 200 people (Day 1, October 18); 150 people per division (Day 2, October 19, 5-hour and 3-hour).

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

• Maximum Tickets: 1:500 tickets (1 ticket per solo participant or team of 2–5; ~200 Day 1, ~300 Day 2).

• Note: First-come, first-served. Closes when capacity reached or by October 5, 2025. Contact [email protected] for vacancies.

Features

• Course Highlights: Day 1: 50 mountain checkpoints (trails/off-trails, Mount Hakone foothills); Day 2: city checkpoints (Manyo Park, Yugawara Onsen, Sagami Bay) (,).

• Competitive Format: 6-hour (challenging), 5-hour (moderate), 3-hour (beginner-friendly) divisions with photo-based scoring. Awards: 1st–3rd per category (1st only if ≤4 teams); overall two-day award for 5-hour Day 2. Participation prizes TBD.

• Support: Map/rules provided, score declaration cross-checked, free parking (limited), showers/changing rooms. No water stations; bring water/snacks (local eateries, e.g., 12 An, ~1,300 yen) ().

• Services:

  • Hydration/Resupply: Bring water/snacks; local restaurants (e.g., 12 An soymilk soup set, ~1,300 yen) or ryokan dining (e.g., Seiranso, ~15,000 yen/night with meals) (,).

  • Support: First aid (staff kits), emergency contact (055-939-8131, 119). Event insurance covers injuries (details in program).

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

• X Buzz: “The mountain rogaining was intense but epic!” – 2024 participant. “City course was perfect with onsen afterward!” – X user.

Ticket Information

Event Dates & Times

• Venue: Yugawara Town Gymnasium (2-21-1 Chuo, Yugawara-machi, Kanagawa).

• Dates: October 18–19, 2025.

• Schedule:

  • October 18: 9:15 AM registration, 9:50 AM briefing, 10:00 AM map opening, 10:30 AM start, 4:30 PM finish, 5:15 PM awards.

  • October 19: 9:15 AM registration, 9:50 AM briefing, 10:00 AM map opening, 10:30 AM start, 1:30 PM 3-hour finish, 2:15 PM 3-hour awards, 3:30 PM 5-hour finish, 4:15 PM 5-hour awards.

• Duration: 6-hour: ~8 hours total; 5-hour: ~7 hours total; 3-hour: ~5 hours total.

• Note: Bring camera/smartphone, mobile phone, bear bell (Day 1), health insurance card. Submit Pledge and Consent Form at check-in. Check-in by 9:15 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://www.facebook.com/yugawaraphotoroga (links to Sports Entry). Select representative (18+), category, participant details. Payment via bank transfer/credit card (~300 yen processing fee). Confirmation emailed ~1 week before event. Two-day participants select both days separately.

• Note: Pledge and Consent Form emailed by October 11, 2025. Contact [email protected] for issues or vacancies. No phone entries or same-day registration.

Rules

• Application:

  • Registration: July 20–October 5, 2025. First-come, first-served; closes at capacity. No refunds for cancellations. Submit category, team name, ages, participant details, emergency contact. Representative (18+) registers via Sports Entry. Two-day participants use same team name (separate entries if changing divisions, no discount).

• 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. Penalties per Japan Photo Rogaining Association rules.

• Cancellation: Proceeds rain or shine; canceled for severe weather, disasters (refund TBD). Updates on https://www.facebook.com/yugawaraphotoroga.

• 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 Shizuoka court jurisdiction.

Ticket Types & Pricing

• 6-Hour/5-Hour (Solo, Men’s, Women’s, Mixed): 4,000 yen/high school and above, 1,000 yen/elementary-junior high, free/kindergarten and below.

• 3-Hour (General, Family): 3,500 yen/high school and above, 1,000 yen/elementary-junior high, free/kindergarten and below.

• Two-Day (Any Combination): 7,000 yen/high school and above, 1,500 yen/elementary-junior high, free/kindergarten and below (1,000 yen/person discount, same team).

• Pricing Range: 0–14,000 yen/team (e.g., 2 kindergarten Family = 0 yen; 5 adults two-day = 35,000 yen) + ~300 yen processing fee.

• Ticket Range: 1:500 tickets (1 ticket per solo participant or team of 2–5; ~200 Day 1, ~300 Day 2).

• Note: Fees non-refunded except for organizer cancellation. No additional checkpoint fees. Refunds/collections for member changes handled by secretariat.

Sales Schedule

• Registration: July 20–October 5, 2025. Closes at capacity.

• Participation Notice: Pledge and Consent Form emailed by October 11, 2025. Contact [email protected] if not received.

• Same-Day Registration: Not available.

Program

• 2nd Yugawara Photo Rogaining 2025:

  • Events: 6-hour mountain rogaining (October 18); 5-hour/3-hour city rogaining (October 19).

  • Format: Navigate checkpoints by walking/running, take photos matching samples, submit score declaration form for cross-check. Awards: 1st–3rd per category (1st only if ≤4 teams); overall two-day award for 5-hour Day 2. Participation prizes TBD.

  • Features:

    • Hydration/Resupply: Bring water/snacks; local eateries (e.g., 12 An soymilk soup, ~1,300 yen) or ryokan dining (e.g., Seiranso, ~15,000 yen/night) (,).

    • Course Highlights: Day 1: mountain trails/off-trails; Day 2: Yugawara Onsen, Manyo Park, Sagami Bay (,).

    • Awards: 1st–3rd per category (5:15 PM October 18, 2:15 PM/4:15 PM October 19); overall two-day award.

    • Services: Map/rules, score cross-check, free parking (limited), showers/changing rooms.

    • Atmosphere: “The onsen town checkpoints were so charming!” – 2024 participant (X post).

Performers

• Organizer: BLUE SUN (14-12 Yoshidacho, Numazu City, Shizuoka, [email protected], 055-939-8131).

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

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

Venue Details

• Venue: Yugawara Town Gymnasium (2-21-1 Chuo, Yugawara-machi, Kanagawa).

• Dates: October 18–19, 2025.

• Capacity: 200 (Day 1); 150 per division (Day 2).

• Access:

  • Train: ~5 min walk from Yugawara Station (JR Tokaido Line, ~90 min from Tokyo, ~2,500 yen) (,).

  • Car: ~20 min from Odawara-Nishi IC (Seisho Bypass). Free parking (limited); nearby paid lots (~500–1,000 yen/day).

• Accommodation: Options: Hotel Shikisai (~5 min, ~10,000 yen/night), Seiranso (~10 min, ~15,000 yen/night with meals), Ashikari Ryokan (~10 min, ~20,000 yen/night) (). Contact Jasumo for bilingual booking (https://jasumotickets.com/contact).

• Attractions: Manyo Park (~5 min), Fudo Falls (~10 min), Makuyama Park (~15 min by bus), Yugawara Art Museum (~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 5 or at capacity. Pledge and Consent Form emailed by October 11. Contact [email protected] for issues.

Inquiries

• General: BLUE SUN ([email protected], 055-939-8131, fax: 055-939-8131).

• Online: https://www.facebook.com/yugawaraphotoroga.

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the 2nd Yugawara Photo 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: Pledge and Consent Form emailed by October 11 ([email protected]). Contact if issues arise.

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

Reviews

• “The mountain course was a real challenge, but the views were worth it!” – 2024 participant (X post)

• “City rogaining was fun and relaxing, especially with onsen nearby!” – X user

• “Jasumo made registration so easy for our team!” – International participant

• “Loved the two-day format—mountains one day, town the next!” – 2024 participant