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HARAJIRI CYCLE FES 2026 SWEETS RIDE
❚ November 5, 2026
The "HARAJIRI CYCLE FES 2026 SWEETS RIDE" will be held on Sunday, November 15, at Roadside Station Harajiri Falls in Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.

This event allows participants to cycle along the route that the racers took in the race held in October. Starting from Roadside Station Harajiri Falls, the course is approximately 21 kilometers long. A cycling guide will lead the way, so even beginners can join with peace of mind. Along the route, we will stop at three local shops: "Katabira," a confectionery and picture book store, "Kitchen Usuda," which bakes bread and cakes in the mountains, and "Yōgashi Kōbō Antique," which makes Western sweets using rice flour from their own rice.
Enjoy the local sweets while taking your time to cycle and eat.

【Date and Time】
Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
*The event will be canceled in case of rain or severe weather.
【Schedule】
9:00 AM Registration
9:30 AM Cycling Start
1:45 PM Arrival at Roadside Station Harajiri Falls
2:00 PM Dismissal
【Meeting Place】
Roadside Station Harajiri Falls (936-1 Harajiri, Ogata Town, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture)
*Near the place with the chamois wall
【Fee】
Participation Fee: 3,000 yen (special monitor price)
Rental Bicycle: 1,500 yen per unit (limited availability)
【Capacity】
20 participants (first come, first served)
【Application Deadline】
By 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 12, 2026
【Application Method】
Via the QR code on the flyer
【Access】
About 50 minutes by car from Oita Merah IC
【Parking】
Available (free)

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