Twelve 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 twelve years since the disastrous earthquake. With a renewed desire to keep its memories from fading away, we promise to provide a different kind of cycling experience – through a safe and easy route, and along with detailed support and supervision from Okumusashi Bike Tours. It will surely be a bicycle trip to remember for a lifetime.
“Shikahachi” is about to start…
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April 29 (Sat) – May 6 (Sat), 2023
Bicycle trip to trace the memories of the Great East Japan Earthquake
You can participate in the stages one at a time – like in Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage where people complete the journey over several years!
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*optional Apr 29 (Sat) Pre Stage “Tokyo – Kashima” Long Ride
The route starts at Ryogoku, we will travel from Sumida River to Teganuma and along the Tone River to Kashima City. [Route] Ryogoku Station (Sumida, Tokyo) → Nagareyama City → Kashiwa City → Shiroi City → Inzai City → Tone Town → Kawachi Town → Inashiki City → Katori City → Itako City → Kashima City [Data] Distance: 105km Elevation gain: 700m -
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Apr 30 (Sun) Stage 1 “Kashima – Hitachi” Kitaura Lake and Fishing Ports Long Ride
The route starts at Kashima Jingu Shrine, passes along Kitaura to Dry Swamp, goes along the coast from Oarai Town, and passes through Tokai Village on the old road into Hitachi City. [Route] Kashima Jingu (Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture) → Hokota City → Oarai Town → Hitachinaka City → Tokai Village → Hitachi City [Data] Distance: 104km Elevation gain: 617m -
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May 1 (Mon) Stage 2 “Hitachi – Tomioka” Iwaki Nanahama Kaido Long Ride
The route starts in Hitachi City and runs mainly along the coast, crossing the Nakoso no Seki to Tomioka Town. [Route] Hitachi City → Takahagi City → Kitaibaraki City → Iwaki City → Hirono Town → Naraha Town → Tomioka Town [Data] Distance: 120.5km Elevation gain: 1,552m -
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May 2 (Tue) Stage 3 “Namie – Ishinomaki” Land of Reconstruction Century Ride
After traveling by train from Tomioka to Namie, the longest route starts from Namie Town, enters Miyagi Prefecture, and ends in Onagawa Town, over 160 kilometers. [Route] Namie Town → Minamisoma City → Soma City → Shinchi Town → Yamamoto Town → Watari Town → Iwanuma City → Natori City → Sendai City → Tagajo City → Shiogama City → Rifu Town → Matsushima Town → Higashimatsushima City → Ishinomaki City → Onagawa Town [Data] Distance: 174.8km Elevation gain: 1,352m -
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May 3 (Wed) Stage 4 “Ishinomaki – Kesennuma” Kitakami River Long Ride
Starting in Ishinomaki, we will head north along the Kitakami River through Tome City and into Kesennuma. [Route] Ishinomaki City → Tome City → Kesennuma City [Data] Distance: 81.6km Elevation gain: 1,482m -
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May 4 (Thu) Stage 5 “Kesennuma – Kamaishi” Old Mountain Road Long Ride
The route starts in Kesennuma, enters Iwate Prefecture, and passes through old roads with spectacular views as it travels around Mount Goyo to reach Kamaishi. [Route] Kesennuma City → Rikuzentakata City → Sumida Town → Ofunato City → Kamaishi City [Data] Distance: 86.1km, Elevation gain: 1,355m -
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May 5 (Fri) Stage 6 “Kamaishi – Kuji” Rias Coast Century Ride
After traveling by train from Kamaishi to Otsuchi, this is literally the Queen Stage, the highest of all the stages in terms of elevation gained, passing by the mountains and the sea from Otsuchi. [Route] Otsuchi Town → Yamada Town → Miyako City → Iwaizumi Town → Tanohata Village → Fudai Village → Noda Village → Kuji City [Data] Distance: 149.5km Elevation gain: 3,194m -
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May 6 (Sat) Stage 7 “Kuji – Hachinohe” Tanesashi Beach, Kaburashima Shrine Parade Ride
This is the shortest parade ride of all the stages, starting in Kuji, passing inland to the coast of Aomori Prefecture, and heading all the way to Kaburashima Shrine. [Route] Kuji City → Hirono Town → Koshigami Town → Hachinohe City [Data] Distance: 49.1km Elevation: 585m
April 29 (Thu) – May 5 (Wed), 2021
Bicycle trip to trace the memories of the Great East Japan Earthquake
You can participate in one stage at a time. Like the 88 temples of Shikoku, some people have completed the journey over several years!
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*optional Apr 29 (Sat) Pre Stage “Tokyo – Kashima” Long Ride
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Apr 30 (Sun) Stage 1 “Kashima – Hitachi” Kitaura Lake and Fishing Ports Long Ride
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May 1 (Mon) Stage 2 “Hitachi – Tomioka” Iwaki Nanahama Kaido Long Ride
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May 2 (Tue) Stage 3 “Namie – Ishinomaki” Land of Reconstruction Century Ride
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May 3 (Wed) Stage 4 “Ishinomaki – Kesennuma” Kitakami River Long Ride
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May 4 (Thu) Stage 5 “Kesennuma – Kamaishi” Old Mountain Road Long Ride
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May 5 (Fri) Stage 6 “Kamaishi – Kuji” Rias Coast Century Ride
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May 6 (Sat) Stage 7 “Kuji – Hachinohe” Tanesashi Beach, Kaburashima Shrine Parade Ride
Shikahachi Support Pack
The following support pack is included for all participant
Digital Distribution of recommended routes
Ride with GPS and Google My Maps
Transport service
You can leave your large luggage in the support car and ride lightly
Emergency Service
Support cars will be present to handle emergencies
We plan to stay in single-room setups in several business hotels. Please relax and get ready for the next day. Our staff will be staying with you, so feel free to ask for help at any time.
Basic Plan
For those who want to ride at their own pace and on their own route
Insurance, accommodation, facility usage fees, meals, etc. are not included in the price.
Single stage participation
6,800 yen
Multiple stages can be selected
Half participation (first 3 stages)
18,800 yen
Half participation (4 stages in the second half)
24,800 yen
Full stage participation (all 7 stages)
39,800 yen
Participation format, stage, accommodation, etc.
Limited options（10 people）
Guided tours
Insurance, accommodation, facility usage fees, meals, etc. are not included in the price.
Single stage participation
11,800 yen
Multiple stages can be selected
Half participation (first 3 stages)
31,800 yen
Half participation (4 stages in the second half)
42,800 yen
Full stage participation (all 7 stages)
70,800 yen
Participation format, stage, accommodation, etc.
FAQ
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Is it possible to participate in only one stage?
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Yes, of course. You may also book a hotel for the night, before or after the stage.
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What is included in the fee and what is not included?
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Included in the fee is the “Shikahachi” support pack. Not included in the fee are insurance, use of paid facilities, accommodation, meals, etc. If you do not have insurance with compensation, you can add “Sports Safety Insurance” when you apply.
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How much do you charge for hotel accommodation?
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We have adjusted the price to be about 10,000 yen for a single room. If you need a twin room for two people, etc., please contact us.
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I would like to leave as early as possible in the morning because I’m worried about my ability to complete the stage, is that possible?
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If you are participating in the basic plan, you are free to depart at any time. Please note that the support car can only be used between the specified departure time and end time.
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Is it possible to change to a guided tour depending on my physical condition?
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Yes, if the number of participants for the guided tour has not reached its capacity. In that case, please inform our staff and pay the difference (4,000 yen) in the single stage participation fee. At the moment, there are still openings for all stages.
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