Cycling course - JR Tohoku main line

Ogawara Town → Murata Town → Kawasaki Town → Murata Town → Shibata Town → Ogawara Town

START
JR Ogawara station
FINISH
JR Ogawara station
distance
63.3km
the maximum difference in elevation
361m
average gradient
overall：0%
uphill：4%
downhill：4.4%
elevation gain
uphill：771m
downhill：766m
estimated time needed
4h13m(according to riding condition)
Route data

JR Ogawara station
Without a car, you still have a bike!
This course starting at the JR Ogawara station is highly recommended for cyclists. Besides the wide range of restaurants to fill up your stomach, there are also convenience stores and business facilities.
Drivers can make use of the large, comfy car park nearby.

10km


Road station (rest stop) Murata
A highway rest stop nearby Murata IC interchange of the Tohoku highway with local farm-fresh vegetables for sales and a canteen with nice dishes.
The Murata Historical and Mirai Museum, convenience stores, and the Tamago Cottage (serving beverages, food, and with souvenirs) are all within reach, making it a wonderful place to take a break in your trip.
Support
Bathroom / Parking lot / Food / Water

8km


Ire! Hasekura Kingdom
Ire! Hasekura Kingdom is remodeled from an abandoned school. It opened in July 2018 as a direct sales center of local products and popular items. Hasekura Tsunenaga is said to be the first Japanese who has ever tried chocolate, and there's a restaurant serving nice dishes made with chocolate.
Support
Bathroom / Parking lot / Food / Water

11km


Michinoku Lakewood National Government Park
As the first national government park in Tohoku opened 30 years ago, it still remains as a nice recreation spot in any seasons with a lot of visitors- as many as over 700K a year.
Popular events include music festivals, camping, and barbecue, etc.
Support
Bathroom / Parking lot (chargeable) / Food / Water

30km


Old Funaoka Castle Park
The landmark of the city of flowers, Shibata Town.
There are over 1,000 cherry blossoms trees attracting around 200K tourists every Apirl, while it also has hydrangea in summer, chrysanthemum in fall, and magical illumination in winter to make it a great park to visit in any season. As for facilities, there is a tourist information center with a specialty corner thus visitors can enjoy travel information and fill up their stomach at one single stop.
Support
Bathroom / Parking lot / Food / Water