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“A journey exploring the food and livelihoods
brought by the Sea of Genkai ”
“Karatsu” is written as “唐津” in Chinese characters (Kanji) and means a port leading to the continent. It is said that rice, the center of Japan's diet, was introduced to Karatsu from the continent long ago. Japanese people have devised ways to make the rice even tastier and have pursued ingredients and cooking methods that go well with the rice.
Karatsu is the perfect place to find these ingredients. The plateau provides good winds and a good environment for growing crops. The rich nutrients from the mountains are carried by the great rivers, which also support the rich sea. The people who live here are grateful for the blessings of nature in their daily lives.On this trip, let's use e-bikes to pursue the culture of Karatsu, which has been passed down from generation to generation, such as food, people's lives, and gratitude for the blessings of nature!
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brought by the Sea of Genkai ”
“Karatsu” is written as “唐津” in Chinese characters (Kanji) and means a port leading to the continent. It is said that rice, the center of Japan's diet, was introduced to Karatsu from the continent long ago. Japanese people have devised ways to make the rice even tastier and have pursued ingredients and cooking methods that go well with the rice.
Karatsu is the perfect place to find these ingredients. The plateau provides good winds and a good environment for growing crops. The rich nutrients from the mountains are carried by the great rivers, which also support the rich sea. The people who live here are grateful for the blessings of nature in their daily lives.On this trip, let's use e-bikes to pursue the culture of Karatsu, which has been passed down from generation to generation, such as food, people's lives, and gratitude for the blessings of nature!
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How to register
❖Registration for general participants will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 4/1/2025.
Number of Parrticipants: 8 people (minimum number of participants: 4)
❖ Application Deadline
1 month before departure
This experience trip is reserved on request. The operator providing the experience trip will reply within 10 days after receiving your request.
❖Registration for general participants will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 4/1/2025.
Number of Parrticipants: 8 people (minimum number of participants: 4)
❖ Application Deadline
1 month before departure
This experience trip is reserved on request. The operator providing the experience trip will reply within 10 days after receiving your request.
Tour Description
❖ Tour Name
A journey exploring the food and livelihoods brought by the Sea of Genkai” ~
❖ Tour Duration
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Sunday, March 31, 2026
*Please request your desired date within the above period. We will make arrangements and get back to you within 10 days.
❖ Course Features
-Two national guide interpreter and a cycling guide will run in front of and behind the support car to ensure everyone's safety.
- A course with varied landscapes: You can enjoy a wide variety of landscapes including the sea, mountains, and countryside.
- Aroma of history and culture: You can experience the culture of Karatsu by visiting historical sites such as Karatsu Shrine and other places of historical interest.
- Fresh seafood: You can taste fresh local seafood at the Yobuko morning market and grilled turban shells at Cape Hado.
- Breathtaking views: The terraced rice paddies of Oura, the terraced rice paddies of Hamanoura, the Nanatsu-gama, and Tatekami Rock offer breathtaking views.
- Lots of ups and downs: The route has many ups and downs, but you can easily cycle the whole way by using an e-bike.
❖ Experience Contents
Day 1: After enjoying the view of Karatsu City at Karatsu Castle, visit Matsurokan, and stay overnight at Cape Hato via Mishima Shrine and the terraced rice fields of Hamanoura.
Cycling course on Day 1 (tentative)
Day 1
(1) Meet at the south exit of Karatsu Station at 8:30 a.m. → Briefing → Departure at 9:00 a.m. (20m 3.5km)
(2) Visit Karatsu Castle 9:20-9:50 30m (15m 3.0km）
(3) Visit Matsurokan 10:05-10:25 20m(Rest at convenience store ) (50m 10.0km)
(4) Souvenirs at Kiriki Agricultural Products Market 11:15-11:35 20m (10m 2.2km)
(5) Observation Deck terraced rice fields of Oura 11:45-12:00 (30m 11.0km)
(6) Restaurant Kisui” at Parea in Genkai Town strolling lunch& Visit Mishima Shrine 12:30-13:45 1h 15m(15m 3.0km)
(7) Visit to terraced rice fields of Hamanoura 14:00-14:45 45m (30m 10.0km)
(8)Turban shell jar roasting store & strolling refreshments, strolling 15:15-16:00 45m
(5m 0.5km)
(9)Check-in at National Guest House Cape Hado at 16:05, Dinner at 18:30
TTL: (195m 47.50km)
Day 2: After strolling around Yobuko morning market, board a Nanatsugama sightseeing boat and cycle along the coastline. After exploring the history of Karatsu Shrine, visit the Hikiyama exhibition hall at Karatsu Furusato Kaikan Alpino.
Cycling course on Day 2 (tentative)
Day 2
① National Guest House Cape Hado 7:30 Breakfast 8:30 Gather → Briefing → Depart 9:00 (30m 8.0km)
② Yobuko morning market free time (strolling and shopping) 9:30-10:15 45m
③ Marine Pal Yobuko 10:30 embarkation → Nanatsugama excursion → 11:10 (Ika-maru)
10:15-11:20 1h 5m 10:30-11:10 (Ika-maru)
④ Visit Tatekami Rock 11:50-12:05 15m (Toilets available) (45m 12.0km)
⑤ Meal at Kameyama Fresh Fish Restaurant 12:50-13:50 1h (10m 1.0km)
⑥ Visit Karatsu Shrine 14:00-14:10 10m （10m 1.0km）
⑦ Visit to Karatsu Furusato Kaikan Alpino Souvenirs and ⑧Hikiyama Exhibition Hall - Concluding remarks and disbanding 14:20 - 14:50 30m（10m 1.0km）
⑨Taikoh (liquor store) Shopping 15:00-15:20 20m
(Bicycle collection → Greetings at the end of the tour) （10m 1.0km）
⑩ Karatsu Station North Exit to each own station 15:30 - 15:40 10m
TTL: (145m 32.20km)
※Please note that the restaurant at “National Guest House Iroha Island” is currently under renovation and may be changed to “Restaurant Kisui” at Parea in Genkai Town.
❖ Cost
120,000 yen per person
*Accommodation is not included. Please make your own arrangements or make a request at the time of application, stating your preferences including room assignment.
❖ Number of Participants
The maximum number of participants is 8 for safety reasons.
*The tour will be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is less than 4.
*Tour will be cancelled if the applications are less than 4 persons
(minimum number) for tour opeation.
❖ Assembling Time & Place
Assembling Time: 8:30 AM
(If you need to stay overnight before the tour, please make your own arrangements or make a request through the website.)
Assembling Place: JR Karatsu Station
Departure Time： 9:00AM
❖ Tour Terminate & Place
Tour End Time: 16:00 PM
Disbanding Place: JR Karatsu Station
❖Cycling Tour Guide and Support car
A cycling guide (2 people including National Interpreter Guider will take care of you) and a support car (1 driver) will accompany you.
From JR Karatsu Station to JR Karatsu Station.
❖ What`s Included in the Package
Cycling guide fee (2 persons), support car fee (including driver), 2 lunches, entrance fee, experience fee, consumption tax, other taxes, service charges, and other fees listed in the itinerary.
❖ What’s NOT Included in the Package
*Transportation costs to the meeting place, first day and second day
*Personal expenses such as souvenirs etc.
*Drinks at lunch are not included.
A journey exploring the food and livelihoods brought by the Sea of Genkai” ~
❖ Tour Duration
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Sunday, March 31, 2026
*Please request your desired date within the above period. We will make arrangements and get back to you within 10 days.
❖ Course Features
-Two national guide interpreter and a cycling guide will run in front of and behind the support car to ensure everyone's safety.
- A course with varied landscapes: You can enjoy a wide variety of landscapes including the sea, mountains, and countryside.
- Aroma of history and culture: You can experience the culture of Karatsu by visiting historical sites such as Karatsu Shrine and other places of historical interest.
- Fresh seafood: You can taste fresh local seafood at the Yobuko morning market and grilled turban shells at Cape Hado.
- Breathtaking views: The terraced rice paddies of Oura, the terraced rice paddies of Hamanoura, the Nanatsu-gama, and Tatekami Rock offer breathtaking views.
- Lots of ups and downs: The route has many ups and downs, but you can easily cycle the whole way by using an e-bike.
❖ Experience Contents
Day 1: After enjoying the view of Karatsu City at Karatsu Castle, visit Matsurokan, and stay overnight at Cape Hato via Mishima Shrine and the terraced rice fields of Hamanoura.
Cycling course on Day 1 (tentative)
Day 1
(1) Meet at the south exit of Karatsu Station at 8:30 a.m. → Briefing → Departure at 9:00 a.m. (20m 3.5km)
(2) Visit Karatsu Castle 9:20-9:50 30m (15m 3.0km）
(3) Visit Matsurokan 10:05-10:25 20m(Rest at convenience store ) (50m 10.0km)
(4) Souvenirs at Kiriki Agricultural Products Market 11:15-11:35 20m (10m 2.2km)
(5) Observation Deck terraced rice fields of Oura 11:45-12:00 (30m 11.0km)
(6) Restaurant Kisui” at Parea in Genkai Town strolling lunch& Visit Mishima Shrine 12:30-13:45 1h 15m(15m 3.0km)
(7) Visit to terraced rice fields of Hamanoura 14:00-14:45 45m (30m 10.0km)
(8)Turban shell jar roasting store & strolling refreshments, strolling 15:15-16:00 45m
(5m 0.5km)
(9)Check-in at National Guest House Cape Hado at 16:05, Dinner at 18:30
TTL: (195m 47.50km)
Day 2: After strolling around Yobuko morning market, board a Nanatsugama sightseeing boat and cycle along the coastline. After exploring the history of Karatsu Shrine, visit the Hikiyama exhibition hall at Karatsu Furusato Kaikan Alpino.
Cycling course on Day 2 (tentative)
Day 2
① National Guest House Cape Hado 7:30 Breakfast 8:30 Gather → Briefing → Depart 9:00 (30m 8.0km)
② Yobuko morning market free time (strolling and shopping) 9:30-10:15 45m
③ Marine Pal Yobuko 10:30 embarkation → Nanatsugama excursion → 11:10 (Ika-maru)
10:15-11:20 1h 5m 10:30-11:10 (Ika-maru)
④ Visit Tatekami Rock 11:50-12:05 15m (Toilets available) (45m 12.0km)
⑤ Meal at Kameyama Fresh Fish Restaurant 12:50-13:50 1h (10m 1.0km)
⑥ Visit Karatsu Shrine 14:00-14:10 10m （10m 1.0km）
⑦ Visit to Karatsu Furusato Kaikan Alpino Souvenirs and ⑧Hikiyama Exhibition Hall - Concluding remarks and disbanding 14:20 - 14:50 30m（10m 1.0km）
⑨Taikoh (liquor store) Shopping 15:00-15:20 20m
(Bicycle collection → Greetings at the end of the tour) （10m 1.0km）
⑩ Karatsu Station North Exit to each own station 15:30 - 15:40 10m
TTL: (145m 32.20km)
Click on the image to enlarge.
※Please note that the restaurant at “National Guest House Iroha Island” is currently under renovation and may be changed to “Restaurant Kisui” at Parea in Genkai Town.
❖ Cost
120,000 yen per person
*Accommodation is not included. Please make your own arrangements or make a request at the time of application, stating your preferences including room assignment.
❖ Number of Participants
The maximum number of participants is 8 for safety reasons.
*The tour will be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is less than 4.
*Tour will be cancelled if the applications are less than 4 persons
(minimum number) for tour opeation.
❖ Assembling Time & Place
Assembling Time: 8:30 AM
(If you need to stay overnight before the tour, please make your own arrangements or make a request through the website.)
Assembling Place: JR Karatsu Station
Departure Time： 9:00AM
❖ Tour Terminate & Place
Tour End Time: 16:00 PM
Disbanding Place: JR Karatsu Station
❖Cycling Tour Guide and Support car
A cycling guide (2 people including National Interpreter Guider will take care of you) and a support car (1 driver) will accompany you.
From JR Karatsu Station to JR Karatsu Station.
❖ What`s Included in the Package
Cycling guide fee (2 persons), support car fee (including driver), 2 lunches, entrance fee, experience fee, consumption tax, other taxes, service charges, and other fees listed in the itinerary.
❖ What’s NOT Included in the Package
*Transportation costs to the meeting place, first day and second day
*Personal expenses such as souvenirs etc.
*Drinks at lunch are not included.
Travel summary
Cycling Tours Using E-bikes Targeting the Adventure Tourism Market in the Karatsu Area
【Date】Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026
【Course 】 Karatsu City - Cape Hado Yobuko or Yobuko - Karatsu City
Day 1: After enjoying the view of Karatsu City at Karatsu Castle, visit Shorokan, Mishima Shrine, terraced rice fields of Hamanoura, and stay overnight at Cape Hado or Yobuko.
Day 2: Board a Nanatsugama sightseeing boat and cycle along the coastline. After exploring the history of Karatsu Shrine and Karatsu Castle, visit the Hikiyama Exhibition Hall at Karatsu Furusato Kaikan Alpino.
Trip Overview
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【Date】Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026
【Course 】 Karatsu City - Cape Hado Yobuko or Yobuko - Karatsu City
Day 1: After enjoying the view of Karatsu City at Karatsu Castle, visit Shorokan, Mishima Shrine, terraced rice fields of Hamanoura, and stay overnight at Cape Hado or Yobuko.
Day 2: Board a Nanatsugama sightseeing boat and cycle along the coastline. After exploring the history of Karatsu Shrine and Karatsu Castle, visit the Hikiyama Exhibition Hall at Karatsu Furusato Kaikan Alpino.
Trip Overview
YouTube
How to apply
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An automated confirmation email will be sent to you each time you update your information.
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please click LOGIN and enter your ID (registered email address) and password to proceed with reservations.
◆If it is your first time accessing the website
Please follow the steps below:
- Step 1 - Register for a personal account. Click here
*Once you have an account - Login with your email address and password.
- Step 2 - Click registration and fill in the blank, then click to Submit.
- Step 3 - If there is any change in the registered content, please update or correct it.
An automated confirmation email will be sent to you each time you update your information.
- Step 4- You will receive an arrangement-related response within 10 days of registration.
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* Please note that a confirmation email, which will be sent to you upon completion of the "Personal account - Input Form" does not mean your reservation is complete.
precautions
This experience is reserved by request. The operator providing the experience will reply within 10 days after receiving your request.
■The trip price does not include accommodation. Please make your own arrangements or select your lodging choice on this site and indicate your preference.
■Please follow the instructions of the guide during the tour.
■If you feel sick, please let us know.
■If you have a fever of 37.5℃ or higher or symptoms of a suspected infectious disease (fatigue, difficulty breathing, abnormal sense of smell or taste, cough, sore throat, etc.) on the day of departure or at the site, you may not receive all or part of the tour services in accordance with the guidelines set by the service providers.
■This course is not a travel product and the terms and conditions of the travel contract do not apply. (Sightseeing Plan)
■In case of cancellation on the day of departure, 100% of the cancellation fee will be charged.
■The trip price does not include accommodation. Please make your own arrangements or select your lodging choice on this site and indicate your preference.
■Please follow the instructions of the guide during the tour.
■If you feel sick, please let us know.
■If you have a fever of 37.5℃ or higher or symptoms of a suspected infectious disease (fatigue, difficulty breathing, abnormal sense of smell or taste, cough, sore throat, etc.) on the day of departure or at the site, you may not receive all or part of the tour services in accordance with the guidelines set by the service providers.
■This course is not a travel product and the terms and conditions of the travel contract do not apply. (Sightseeing Plan)
■In case of cancellation on the day of departure, 100% of the cancellation fee will be charged.
Contact Us:
Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd.
Saga Branch
1-14-40,Chuo, Sagai City, Saga Pref. 840-0801 Japan
Tel. +81-(0)952-38-5450 FAX. +81-(0)952-38-5460
Business hours: 9:30 am ～17:30 pm
Closed on weekends and Japanese National Holidays
E-mail：saga_office@nta.co.jp
Person in charge：Nana Iida
Saga Branch
1-14-40,Chuo, Sagai City, Saga Pref. 840-0801 Japan
Tel. +81-(0)952-38-5450 FAX. +81-(0)952-38-5460
Business hours: 9:30 am ～17:30 pm
Closed on weekends and Japanese National Holidays
E-mail：saga_office@nta.co.jp
Person in charge：Nana Iida
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