23rd Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk Saturday, March 29, 2025

The season of soft, joyful spring sunlight has arrived.
Delicate white blossoms will bloom on Arao’s specialty pear trees.
Would you like to walk through Arao’s spring scenery with us?
We are pleased to announce an approximately 8-kilometer walking event that starts at Arao City Mall and goes to Mizuno Park and back.
After the walk, we will hold a raffle with luxurious prizes, including gift certificates usable at Youme Town and a delivery of 3 kg of Arao pears this autumn.

Event Date
Saturday, March 29, 2025 (Reiwa 7) 9:00 AM–1:00 PM ※Held in light rain; canceled in severe weather
Registration: 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Opening Ceremony: 9:30 AM
Start: Mass start immediately after the opening ceremony
Final Goal: 12:30 PM
Course
Start/Goal: Youme Town City Mall Parking Lot A
Turnaround: Mizuno Park
Eligibility
Those who are confident in their physical fitness
Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian
How to Apply
♦ Application Period
From 8:00 AM on Saturday, February 1, 2025 (Reiwa 7) to 5:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025 (Reiwa 7)
♦ Application Method
Online application form
Search for “Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk”

Contact
Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk Executive Committee (Arao City Tourism, Culture and Exchange Division, Tourism Promotion Office)
TEL 0968-63-1421

Participation Fee
500 yen (elementary school age and older)
Competition Rules
The event is conducted by walking the designated course.
Participants must travel on foot only; bicycles, cars, and similar vehicles are not permitted.
※In the event of injuries to participants, first aid and coverage within the organizer’s insurance will be provided; other liabilities will not be assumed.




Organizer: Arao Pear Blossom Genki Walk Executive Committee (Secretariat: Arao City Tourism, Culture and Exchange Division)

Supported by: Tamana Agricultural Cooperative (JA Tamana); Arao City Tourism Association (general incorporated association)

Cooperation: JA Tamana Arao Pear Section; Youme Town City Mall; Greenland; Yakiniku Nulbon Garden