[Image1]📺 A special TV program about the Amaichi Gran Fondo will air on TV Kumamoto (TKU)!Last winter, the c

📺 A special TV program about the Amaichi Gran Fondo will air on TV Kumamoto (TKU)!

Last winter, the cycling event “Around Amakusa! Amaichi Gran Fondo” took place across the entire Amakusa area.
Cyclists from around the country raced along Amakusa’s stunning routes, and the excitement of that ride is now being broadcast as a TV program! 🚴‍♂️💨

The program will show participants cutting through the wind, the warm hospitality at aid stations, and, above all, plenty of footage of the beautiful coastline of our town, Reihoku.

This is a must-see for those who actually took part, those who cheered along the route, and anyone who dreams of riding here someday.
Please tune in and feel the breeze of Amakusa and Reihoku through your screen!

📅 Broadcast details
Broadcaster: TKU TV Kumamoto

Program title: Around Amakusa! Amaichi Gran Fondo

Air date and time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 11:00 AM–11:30 AM

👉 For more details about the program, please visit the TKU official website.

※Program content is subject to change.

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Kumamoto Amakusa Reihoku Tourism Association
Nov. 6, 2025
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Amakusa Area designation within Unzen-Amakusa National Park on July 20, 2026, the two-day cycling event "Amakusa Round! Amaichi Granfondo 2025" will be held in Amakusa 🚴
Granfondo is an Italian term for long-distance cycling events. Rather than racing the clock, participants ride at their own pace, enjoy rest and meals at aid stations, and take in spectacular views on this relaxed cycling event♪

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

For registration details and more information, search for "Amaichi Gran" and visit the event website provided by Local Gain Co., Ltd. (080-7577-2505), or check the announcements section on our company website!
Why not spend this December enjoying Reihoku’s food and nature while having a refreshing cycling experience around Amakusa?
E-bike rentals are also available, so please take a look!