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Shikahachi (Tour de East Japan) 2026: Registration Now Open for New “Jōban Arc” & “Sanriku Arc” Plans!
Thank you for your continued interest in Shikahachi (Tour de East Japan: Kashima to Hachinohe 800km). For the upcoming Shikahachi season, we have significantly updated our participation format to allow more people to experience this epic 800km journey in a style that suits them. In addition to participating in the […] -
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Breaking News: Shikahachi (Tour de East Japan) Evolves! Announcing New ‘Jōban Arc’ and ‘Sanriku Arc’ Format for the 800km Journey.
Thank you for your continued interest in Shikahachi (Tour de East Japan: Kashima to Hachinohe 800km). We are thrilled to announce a major update for the upcoming season. To make this epic 800km journey more accessible and adaptable to your personal style, we are evolving the event format. In addition […] -
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[The Jōban Arc] Apr 26 (Sun) Stage 1 “Kashima – Hitachi” 107km
[Common to Basic Plan/Guided Tour] Distance: 104km Elevation gain: 617m -
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[The Jōban Arc] Apr 27 (Mon) Stage 2 “HItachi – Tomioka” (Full 120km / Guided 77km)
[Basic Plan] Distance: 120.5km Elevation gain: 1,552m [Guided Tour] Distance: 77km Elevation gain: 820m -
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[The Jōban Arc] Apr 28 (Tue) Stage 3 “Tomioka- Sendai” (Full 133km / Guided 80km)
[Guided Your] Train from Tomioka to Watari (bicycles will be transported by car) Watari Town → Iwanuma City → Natori City → Sendai City → Tagajo City → Shiogama City → Rifu Town → Matsushima Town → Higashimatsushima City → Ishinomaki City Distance: 95km Elevation gain: 600m -
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Apr 29 – May 1 — Rest / Transfer Days (Free to explore on your own)
Apr 29 – May 1 We will have a three-day interval.You are free to travel anywhere from Sendai during this period.We can also store your luggage and bicycles if needed. -
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[The Sanriku Arc] May 2 (Sat) Stage 1 “Ishinomaki – Kesennuma” 88km
[Common in Basic Plan / Guided Tour] Distance: 88km Elevation gain: 1,100m -
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[The Sanriku Arc] May 3 (Sun) Stage 2 “Kesennuma – Kamaishi” 84km
[Common to Basic Plan/Guided Tour] Distance: 86.1km, Elevation gain: 1,355m -
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[The Sanriku Arc] May 4 (Mon) Stage 3 “Kamaishi – Kuji” (Full 165 km / Guided 76 km)
[Full] Distance: 149.5km Elevation gain: 3,194m [Guided] Distance: 76km Elevation gain: 1,273m -
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[The Sanriku Arc] May 5 (Tue) Stage 4 “Kuji – Hachinohe” 70km
[Common to Basic Plan/Guided Tour] Distance: 70km Elevation: 985m
