The Nozawa Onsen Bicycle Festival will take place at the Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort on 10/4 (Sat.) and 10/5 (Sun.) This unique cycling event makes use of the resort’s vast, varied terrain and features three separate disciplines: a road bike hill climb, a long downhill for mountain bikes, and a gravel ride.
Nozawa Onsen Bicycle Festival
[Dates/Times] 2025/10/4 (Sat.) 10:00 – , 10/5 (Sun.) 9:00 –
[Location] Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
[Events] 13km Hill Climb (road bikes, max. 500 participants), 5km Adventure Downhill (mountain bikes, max. 150 participants), 60lm Gravel Ride & Adventure Touring (gravel & mountain bikes, max. 70 participants) ※ Entry deadline: 8/31 (Sun.)
[Entry Fees] Hill Climb: Adults (18+) JPY10,000, Junior/Senior High School Students JPY8,000, e-Bike (Junior High and up) JPY10,000 (*Includes one gondola ride down).
Adventure Downhill: Adults (18+) JPY18,000, Grade 5 to High School Students JPY16,000, e-Bike (High School and up) JPY18,000 (*Includes gondola rides for 2 days).
Gravel Ride & Adventure Touring: Adults (18+) JPY10,000, e-Bike (18+) JPY10,000 (*Includes one gondola ride up).