A gathering place for cyclists!
Kashiwazaki/Takayanagi Jonnobi Village
“Takayanagi Jyonnobi Village,” a hot spring lodging facility in Takao, Takayanagi-cho, Kashiwazaki City, is focusing on attracting bicycle enthusiasts. They have a bicycle storage space equipped with repair tools, etc., and from this month they will start a bicycle rental service. They are also promoting a bicycle event in cooperation with the local residents, and they "want people to enjoy the scenery of Takayanagi and interact with the people through bicycles."
Free services such as a bicycle storage space and rental of air pumps and tools were arranged, and in April this year, it was certified as a "cyclist-friendly inn" by the prefecture.
Starting this month, they will start a bicycle rental service, so that you can use the facility as a base for sightseeing in the surrounding area. At the same time, once a month, a bicycle tour will be held with Andy Wood a regular organizer of cycling events. According to Andy, each tour takes about three hours, and you can enjoy interacting with the residents.
The Takayanagi area, where Jonnobi Village is located, is known for its beautiful mountains and thatched villages. The area is popular with bicycle enthusiasts due to its moderate up and down mountain trails.
On the 1st and 2nd of this month, the “Sunset Street in Kashiwazaki Executive Committee” made up of Andy and other local enthusiasts coordid the event “Jonnobi Wonderland” . The event combined bicycles, food and culture.
Approximately 150 people from Japan and overseas participated in the two days. They enjoyed cycling around the sea and mountains of the whole city.
Etsuko Susa (58), a part-time participant from Sanjo City, said with a smile, "It feels good to run with a lot of people."
Mr. Yoshimura, president of Jyonnobi Village, said, "Until now, there weren't many places to go sightseeing around the area, but I want people to use bicycles to go around the surrounding tourist spots. I want to create a facility that people can enjoy,” he said.
ANDY HOUSE is a bicycle storage space equipped with repair tools, etc. is located in Jyonnobi Village, Takao, Takayanagi-cho, Kashiwazaki
City.