Thirteen years later,
Bicycle trip to trace the memories of the Great East Japan Earthquake
What is “Shikahachi”?
The “Tour de East Japan Kashima to Hachinohe 800km” started in 2014 and is nicknamed “Shikahachi”. Starting from Kashima Jingu Shrine in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture, the riders cycle a total of 800km to Kabushima Shrine in Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate, and Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, over a period of seven days.
It has been thirteen years since the devastating earthquake. With a renewed desire to keep its memories alive, we promise to provide a different kind of cycling experience – through a safe and easy route, along with detailed support and supervision from Okumusashi Bike Tours. It is sure to be a cycling trip you will remember for a lifetime.
“Shikahachi” is about to start…
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SHIKAHACHI “Omakase” Plan
“Special offer for international travelers”
• TripDuration – 9days
• Accommodation – Single bedroom for 8nights
• Meals – 8 Breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
• Transport – Shinkansen ticket back to Tokyo from Hachinohe, Airport pick-up service if you need.
• Price – ¥300000
“Special offer for international travelers”
• TripDuration – 9days
• Accommodation – Single bedroom for 8nights
• Meals – 8 Breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
• Transport – Shinkansen ticket back to Tokyo from Hachinohe, Airport pick-up service if you need.
• Price – ¥300000
Our guided cycle tour includes use of a backup vehicle and carry your luggage so you can cycle at your own pace. We will make sure that we provide you an unforgettable experience with our OMOTENASHI mind.
SHIKAHACHI “Omakase” Plan follows the route of the guided tour. Although the total distance does not reach 800 km, the guide will carefully choose the route to ensure that you can ride the tour safely and without strain.
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SHIKAHACHI “Omakase” Plan follows the route of the guided tour. Although the total distance does not reach 800 km, the guide will carefully choose the route to ensure that you can ride the tour safely and without strain.
Click here to apply
April 28 (Sun) – May 4 (Sat), 2024
Bicycle Journey in Memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake
You can join one stage at a time. Like the 88 temples of Shikoku, some people have completed the journey over several years!
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Apr 28 (Sun) Stage 1 “Kashima – Hitachi” Kitaura Lake and Fishing Ports Long Ride
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Apr 29 (Mon) Stage 2 “Hitachi – Tomioka” Iwaki Nanahama Kaido Long Ride
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Apr 30 (Tue) Stage 3 “Tomioka – Ishinomaki” Land of Reconstruction Century Ride
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May 1 (Mon) Stage 4 “Ishinomaki – Kesennuma” Kitakami River Long Ride
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May 2 (Thu) Stage 5 “Kesennuma – Kamaishi” Old Mountain Road Long Ride
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May 3 (Fri) Stage 6 “Kamaishi – Kuji” Rias Coast Century Ride
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May 4 (Sat) Stage 7 “Kuji – Hachinohe” Plateau and Ocean Parade Ride
FAQ
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I understand that the “OMAKASE” Plan is only for guided tours with short distances, but I would like to ride the whole route, is that possible?
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If you just understand that you will not be guided, you can ride based on the digital data we will provide you in advance.
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Is it possible to participate in only one stage?
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Yes, of course. Please let us know in the comments section of your application. We will provide you with a new estimate after hearing your wishes.
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Can I rent a bicycle?
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Yes, please let us know your request in the comments section of your application as soon as possible, as the size and number of bicycles are limited.
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Is it possible to arrange another hotel after the event?
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Yes, please let us know in the comments section of your application. We will provide you with a new estimate after hearing your wishes.
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Management Structure
Organizer
Shikahachi Executive Committee
Executive Committee Chairman
Shigeru Okada (CEO, OZ Project, Inc)
Supervisor and Operator
Okumusashi Bike Tours（Galapagos, Inc.）
Contact
phone 0493-59-8220
Location
646-1, Iwadono, Higashimatsuyama, Saitama
Official Support
Kashima City, Hachinohe City
Collaborators