| Date |
June 16, 2019
＊Rain-or-shine event. If the weather is difficult for walking, only a meals will be served. |
| Start/Finish |
Vicinity of Yamaga-shi,
Kumamoto
Japan
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| Registration period |
From April 2, 2019 Open until June 10, 2019 |
| Office Address |
Yamaga Onsen Tourist Association
510-2 Chuo-dori, Yamaga-shi, Kumamoto-ken |
| Phone number |
0968-43-2952 |
| Fax number |
0968-44-0032 |
| Email address |
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| Website |
https://onsen-gastronomy.com/eventinfo/20190616-yamagaonsen/ |
| What is ONSEN Gastronomy Walking？ |
ONSEN・Gastronomy Tourism is a new tourism that introduces the charm of hot spring resorts in Japan by walking and experiencing the food, nature, culture and history of local areas.
We open this event, ONSEN Gastronomy Walking, to enjoy a stroll through the beauty of hot spring areas, to experience our history and nature, to taste local foods and beverages, and finally to soak in a soothing hot spring at the end of the tour. |
| The number of paticipants |
200
* Registration will close as soon as capacity is reached. |
| Reception place on the day of event |
Omiya Shrine
196 Yamaga, Yamaga-shi, Kumamoto-ken |
| Clothes and items to bring |
Please participate in comfortable clothes and walking shoes, and bring your own headwear, rain gear, beverages, and towels for bathing.
＊We will provide beverages at some of the gastronomy points. |
| Parking |
Buzen Kaido Parking Lot 150 spaces
1371 Yamaga Yamaga-shi
The address is for 「古民家ギャラリー百花堂」(Traditional House Gallery Hyakkado) but parking is right across the street. |
| Direction to the venue |
［Courtesy Bus］
Shuttle bus operates from Buzen Kaido Parking (parking lot to event starting point)
＊Shuttle bus operates to the registration place in Omiya Shrine from 9:00.
＊It is about a 5-minute drive from the registration place in Omiya Shrine.
＊It is about a 5-minute walk from the finishing point at the foot bath in Yunohashi Park to the parking lot.
［Train］
・Get off at Shintamana Station. It takes about 50 minutes by bus to Yamaga Bus Center.
・On JR, get off at Tamana Station. It takes about 60 minutes to Yamaga Bus Center.
＊Please use the shuttle bus to the event venue from Buzen Kaido Parking.
［Bus］
It is a 5-minute walk to Buzen Kaido Parking from Yamaga Bus Center.
＊Please use the shuttle bus to the event venue from Buzen Kaido Parking.
［Car］
It takes about 15 minutes by car from Ueki/Kikusui IC
［Airplane］
It takes about 60 minutes by car from Kumamoto Airport |
| Accommodation inquiries |
Yamaga Onsen Tourist Association
【TEL】0968-43-2952
【URL】http://www.y-kankoukyoukai.com/ |
| Reception venue on the day of event and schedule |
[Reception venues on the day of event]Omiya Shrine
[Starting point]Omiya Shrine
[Finishing point]Foot Bath (Yunohashi Park)
Starting Ceremony from 9:30 (Yamaga Drums, Prayer for Safety, etc.)
1) Departure time 10:00～
2) Departure time 10:20～
3) Departure time 10:40～
4) Departure time 11:00～
Reception window opens at 09:00. Please complete your registration 15 minutes prior to the starting time of your choice of walking. After walking starts, participants will start walking in the order of registration.
■Finish 16:00
＊Walk at your own pace, but please complete the course by 16:00. |
| Gastronomy menu |
■Food: Spare Ribs of Kumamoto-brand pork "Mirai-mura Ton." All you can eat grilled pork with lemon salt.
Challenge the all-you-can-eat of hybrid pork that have been nurtured on blended oats in the nature of Kumamoto with the love and care of local farmers.
Locally-grown vegetables, water melon, melon. Yamaga Yokan, Yamaga Monaka, and Miso Paste and Soy Sauce of Yamaga. There will be additional a la carte dishes.
■Beverages: Local Sake (Chiyo-no-Sono), Local Wine, Kikka Wine (Kumamoto Wine), Local Shochu (VinEx Yamaga), Yamaga Ginger Highballs, Takema Tea, Yamaga Black Tea, and others. |
| Scenic point |
■The romantic Buzen Kaido Way used by local nobles during the Edo Period for their bi-annual mandatory residence in Edo and designated as an "Important Cultural Property," and where you can experience the Yamago Toro (Lantern) Dance.
■The Kikuchi River, selected as a Japanese heritage site and designated as a Class-A river, and the Somon District known for its flourishing brewery culture.
■A walk around Chibusan, one of the world's finest decorated burial mounds, and the ancient forest surrounding Obusan burial mound. |
| Locations of toilets along the course (except starting and finishing points) |
8 locations |
| Information on hot springs |
Sakura-yu Onsen, next to the finishing point.
*Bath tickets are valid only on the day of the event. |
| Event policy・Disclaimer |
1. In order to hold the event smoothly and safely, participants shall comply with the regulations specified by the organizer and the traffic regulations.
2. The organizer shall not take any responsibility except for emergency measures in case of injury, loss or other accident."
3. The change of time or cancellation by personal reason is not accepted after registration.
4. The event may be canceled in case of an unexpected accident such as natural disaster, stormy weather, or new strain of influenza epidemic, etc. In that case, we can not compensate for the individual expenses such as participation fee, transportation or accommodation expenses."
5. Please check the event homepage for a cancellation notice.
6. It will be an event involving alcoholic beverages. Please enjoy the appropriate amount and please refrain from acting to disturb other participants. (loud voice, excessive drinking, etc.)"
7. We may ask for an identification card for age verification. Driving cars, bicycles, etc. with drinking is prohibited by law. Please use public transportation. "
8. The posting rights and portrait rights of the convention videos, pictures and articles, records, applicants' names, ages, addresses (country, prefecture/province) to magazines, Internet, etc., belong to the event organizer. |
| About the Certification of ONSEN Kishidan (Order) |
You can be certified as a member of ”ONSEN Kishidan (Chivalric order of hot springs)” when you register for the walking event. (*No fee to be certified)
”ONSEN Kishidan (Chivalric order of hot springs) is a group of members supporting ONSEN・Gastronomy Tourism and consists mainly of people who have a passions for hot springs.
”ONSEN Kishidan (Chivalric order of hot springs)” members will receive ONSEN・Gastronomy Walking and other up-to-date information.
Official website for members of ONSEN Kishidan (Order)”
https://onsen-gastronomy.com/chivalric/
”ONSEN＋” option is available for members.
For ONSEN＋ information: https://onsen-gastronomy.com/lp/onsenplus/
A ONSEN Kishidan (Chivalric order of hot springs) badge will be sent to your address. Please make sure to write your mailing address correctly and clearly.
* Personal information such as name, address, mail address, etc. received at the time of registration may be shared within the operating company, ONSEN & Gastronomy Tourism Association.
Information about ONSEN & Gastronomy Tourism Association:
https://onsen-gastronomy.com/ |
| Participation notice |
No participation notice will be sent to early registrants.
■ For internet registration
After the payment is made, please show a copy of the confirmation email or a screen shot of the ”payment confirmation” or ”entry confirmation” at the reception desk.
■ For phone registration and payment at convenience store
A transaction slip and/or receipt issued at the store can be used as certificate of payment. Please present the receipt at reception.
■ For phone registration and payment with a credit card
Please present an identification card on the day of the event at the reception desk. |
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