To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Amakusa area designation within Unzen-Amakusa National Park on July 20, 2026 (Reiwa 8), the two-day cycling event "Amaichi Grand Fond 2025: Around Amakusa" will be held 🚴
Grandfond, an Italian term for long-distance cycling events, is not about racing against the clock. Riders go at their own pace, enjoy rest stops and meals at aid stations, and take in spectacular views along the way.

Event Overview
Dates: Saturday, December 13, 2025 to Sunday, December 14, 2025
Location: Amakusa area, Kumamoto Prefecture (Amakusa City, Kamiamakusa City, Reihoku)
Capacity: Up to 200 riders per day, 400 riders total over two days. Applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Courses:
(1) Shimoshima Trial Course
Saturday, December 13, 2025. Start and finish at Tomioka Port in Reihoku. A roughly 140 km route across Shimoshima Island (Amakusa City and Reihoku) for 30 experienced Amakusa cyclists.
(2) Shimoshima Main Course
Saturday, December 13, 2025. Start and finish at Tomioka Port in Reihoku. A roughly 80 km route across Shimoshima Island (Amakusa City and Reihoku) for 170 riders.
(3) Kamishima Course
Sunday, December 14, 2025. Start and finish at Kamiamakusa City Hall Himedo Regional Promotion Center. A roughly 80 km route across Amakusa Kamishima (Amakusa City and Kamiamakusa City) for 200 riders.

For registration details and more information, search "Amaichi Gran" and visit the event site run by Local Gain Co., Ltd. (080-7577-2505) or check the announcements section on our website.
Come and enjoy cycling through Amakusa and Reihoku this December while savoring local food and nature.
E-bike rentals are also available—please consider those as well!