COURSE
Hakata Ride: Port City of Merchants and Samurai
Overview
Experience with a guide the expanse and dynamism of Hakata and Fukuoka - the city of merchants, and the castle town, respectively - in a way unique to cycling.
Highlight
approx. 12km
In this ride, you'll explore the two major cities. Hakata boasts one of the oldest ports in Japan, flourished as a hub for trading and transit point for Kentoshi and Kenzuishi, Japan's missions to Imperial China. Fukuoka has the origin in Fukuoka-jo and its castle town that were built on the bank of Nakagawa by Nagamasa Kuroda and his father Yoshitaka Kuroda.
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Activity Level
Route
Date
Minimum number of attendees
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 16 years old
- Minimum height: 145 cm
- Health conditions: There are no restrictions on health conditions for attendance.
If you have any medical concerns, please let the organiser know by leaving your note when you apply. The organiser will reply to you.
Start Time / Duration
Start time: - 13:30
Duration: Approximately three and a half hours
*Please complete your registration 10 minutes prior to the start time.
Start Location
What's Included
Attendance, bike rental, helmet rental, and insurance
Contact
Recommended Area to Stay
Fukuoka, Maebaru, or Dazaifu in Fukuoka prefecture