※ Please contact us if you need rescue due to accident,
injury, ﬂat tire, etc. during cycling.

EMERGENCY CONTACT

Cycling Course INFOHOTEL GRAND MER SANKAISO TEL.0173-72-8111
1, Maitomachi Naruto, Ajigasawa, Nishitsugaru-Gun, Aomori, Japan 038-2761

Middle CourseLong course

Fill your eyes andstomach on the Ajigasawa
Tourist Course.

The forest of Shirakami,
an enjoyable Nature
Course featuring the sea
along the west coast.

Mt.Iwaki (Tsugaru Fuji),
one-round course

Fitness Level ★ ★
Distance 15. 9 ㎞ Acquired Altitude* 147ｍ
Maximum Elevation Difference 54ｍ*Acquired Altitude:
The Time Required 2 - 3 ho u r
Sum of distance ofFitness Level ★★★
Distance 40. 4 ㎞ Acquired Altitude* 45 2 ｍ
Maximum Elevation Difference 30 7 ｍ*Acquired Altitude:
The Time Required 3 -4h our
Sum of distance ofFitness Level ★★★★
Distance 72 . 6 ㎞ Acquired Altitude* 8 3 4 ｍ
Maximum Elevation Difference 4 4 6 ｍ*Acquired Altitude:
The Time Required 5-7h our
Sum of distance of

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Grilled Squid
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Wando

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Kikuya Store(WASAO)

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Hot spring

体験 Experience

Admire the scenery~♪

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Photo spot

Food andShop ·
drink
Souvenirs
Uphill slope(inclination 10degrees or more)

Middle CourseLong course

Detailed Map
Around the Hotel

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225-2, Tateishimachi,Ajigasawa,
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Tel:0173-72-1618/Open10:00-16:30/Closed: Tuesday
Business period: Closed in winter

体験 Orchard In the Forest
About 20 types of fruits are planted in

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A rural peacefullandscape withfruits that are currently in season canbe picked and tasted

Mt.Futatsumori

426,Kutsuwa,Totsurazawa,Hirosaki, 036-1202
Tel:080-1821-3059 (direct sales place)O p e n 9 : 0 0 -1 7 : 0 0

mountains

How to use
You can check the courses and maps
online on "Ride with GPS".

Ride around the majestic Mt.Iwaki and its sprawling
beautiful foot. Enjoy the diﬀerent and changing
views expressed through diﬀerent angles andviewpoints. During the ride, you can marvel at the
Iwakiyama shrine built in 1200 and or enjoy the
footbath at "Dake" hot spring area which leaves you
with feeling of nostalgia. You can also eat sweetcorn "Dake-kimi" and a soft cream from ABITANIA
jersey farm, a perfect supplement for cyclists.

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Scan the QR code of route

Tap "Show my location", thehttps://ridewithgps.com/app

automatically and show

and begin navigating youryou like, the App will start

App will show your position

you the route.

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190
Hakkei-mori

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where you can admire

Approximately 6,500 cherry blossom trees
line and color this road for about 20 km. It

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is a beautiful site that is known to havethe mountains in thelongest row of cherry blossom trees in the world. Due to its

distance.

HOTEL GRAND MER
SANKAISO Detailed Map
Sea of Japanroute.

Challenge Hill Climb Mt.Iwaki

Grilled Squid Okawa
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Natural Heritage "Shirakami forest

gourmet food, free rest space and souvenir shops.

"Wasao," with his ugly & cute face and ﬂuffy hair

The second ﬂoor houses the Ajigasawa Sumo Museum

59-19, Minamiukitamachi Minosute,Ajigasawa,

246-4, Honcho,Ajigasawa, Nishitsugaru-Gun,

Nishitsugaru-Gun, 038-2705/Tel:0173-72-6766038-2753/ Tel:0 1 7 3 - 7 2 - 6 6 6 1 / O p e n 9 : 0 0 - 1 8 : 0 0

Open8:00-17:00 everday※12/31 is closed at 15:00everyday * Closed forthe beginning of the year (1/1 to 1/2)
Ozaki
Japanese3
Sake Store

Ajimaru(Ramen&Yakiniku)

Murakami Kujira
Rice Cake shop
Yamazaki
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Takoyaki
Fukui

mountain path"
1-26, Fukayamachi Yagurayama,Ajigasawa,
Nishitsugaru-Gun, 038-2721/Tel:0173-79-2009

Ajigasawa Town
Watermelon ·Melon Direct
Selling Stands(Summer time only)

Numerous kinds of watermelon andmelon line the road in the summer

Athletic Park through the Mt.Iwaki

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Skyline (toll road) to the eighth
parking lot. It is only on this event day
that people can enter by bicycle

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foot of Mt.Iwaki for more than
1,200 years and has a rich

Kuro-morihistory

Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline

27, Hyakuzawa Terasawa,
Hirosaki, 036-1343
Tel:0172-83-2135(Trekking Duration:1-2 hours, Entrance fee: general ·high school student ¥500 , elementary and juniorhigh school students ¥400)

HamayuDake hot Spring Area

Dake-Kimi(A brand of corn)

Farmer's Restaurant
Le Carrefour"Dake-kimi", said to be theproduced by the temperature

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Yakiniku Issintei
Takoyaki Saikai
You can taste and enjoy soul food,Tomiharu
Ramen

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9:00-16:30 ※The time may change depending on the seasons"Chikinbo", stick fried chicken

Uphill slope
about 200m

69 curves from Iwakiyama General

sweetest corn in Japan, is

Ajigasawa
StationUphill slope
about 150m

"Sea of Japan"
Community
CenterLauriernemany curious travelers

You can trek through the World

Japanese Akita dog,Licurtain. Its smell stops

You can meet the famous

can taste Ajigasawa'sosun-dried squid like a

Features a cafeteria where youonvendors hang up half

General Information
Center Kuromori Museum

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A Hill Climb cycling event that climbs

Uphill slope
about 1.5km

Kikuya Store(WASAO)G

All along this street,Umin-no-Eki
Wando

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Grilled Squid
Streetbeauty, it was nicknamed the necklace of Iwakiyama

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necklace road30

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Tsuru-no-Mai
Bridgethe 35-square foot garden, and thoserice f ields and

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Tsugaru Earth Village

Soft cream made from jersey

Begin your ride amidst the peaceful, magniﬁcent
mountain scenery. After climbing up hills heading
towards the half-point, "Kuro Mori Museum", drink
from the cold spring water ﬂowing from Shirakami
Beech forest to quench your thirst. Finally, headback to the hotel while watching the spectacular
view of the Sea of Japan along the coast.

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ABITANIA
Jersey Farm

Departing from the hotel, cyclists make a climb up a
gentle slope and take a break to enjoy fresh melon at
a local watermelon stand. Continuing along the west
coast, there is a IKAYAKI DORI, grilled squid street
lined with sun-dried squid, hung up ike curtains foryou to try while enjoying the sea breeze. Ride throughthe streets before taking a break at the Sea Station
where you'll get to meet Wasao, the famous Japanese
dog with his ugly but cute face.

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Jersey Farm100

40.4kmTake it easy 〜

climing up the slope

Iwakiyama Shrine
Entrance

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Observe andstudy spot

Pedal rest

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legendDake hot Spring Area

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Cycling Course MAP

Short Course

climing up the slope

HOTEL GRAND MER
Departure and Arrival
SANKAISO

29-115,Shimotomita, Ajigasawa,Nishitsugaru-gun,038-2761
0173-72-5937/Open 9:00-20:00/Closed:1st and 3rd Wednesday

Hyakusyo-gu

Hirosaki City33

difference of the plateau of Mt.
Iwaki. You buy and eat it at food stands during the harvest

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Iwakiyama General
Athletic ParkThe park has a pedal rest so you
can take a break. And if you're

Where to go ﬁrst?

hungry, there is also a restaurant
called, "Shirakaba" on site
195-1, Hyakuzawa Susono,Hirosaki, 036-1343
Tel:0172-83-2311
Open9:00-21:30/everyday ※until 17:00 on Tuesday

Mt.IwakiTouristInformation
CenterSanyo's Teahouse
A Japanese style cafe next
to the Iwakiyama Shrine
162, Hyakuzawa Terasawa,Hirosaki, 036-1343
Tel:0172-81-3551/Open10:00-17:00
Closed: TuesdayEnjoy the great view of Mt.Iwaki,
the highest peak in Aomori andthe magniﬁcent Satoyama landscapeThe
The Secret
Secret Natural
Natural Wonder
Wonderofof Northern
Northern JapanJapan

Ajigasawa Onsen Hotel Grandmer Sankai-so " is blessed

Cycling Journeywith a magniﬁcent location. It has views of the beautiful
Sea of Japan, Mt. Iwaki called "Tsugaru Fuji", Worldthrough Aomori

place to enjoy cycling with full of scenic views and eating
gourmet food which can only be enjoyed here. Take in

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sights such as the ﬁshing village where squid are dried onlines, the sunset of the Japan Sea which is dyed red and theﬁeld of "Dake-corn" at the foot of Mt.Iwaki. After cycling,
you can relax in the precious natural hot spring called "fossil
seawater hot spring" while enjoying the magniﬁcent view of
the Sea of Japan from the hotel.
Average Annual Temperaturearound the area
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HOTEL GRAND MER SANKAISO

1, Maitomachi Naruto, Ajigasawa,
Nishitsugaru-Gun, Aomori, Japan 038-2761
T E L 0173-72-8111 (reservation: 0173-72-8112)
UR L http://www.hotel-grandmer.com/
Check in / out 15:00/10:00
Number of rooms 80rooms
Natural hot spring (big bath / open-air bath) available

Reservation
call number

For customers
who want torent a bicycle

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Experienced cycling guides in

American brand bicycles. Every

Aomori. will make your cycling

bicycle can be customized to suit thesafe and fun!

needs of any and all cyclyists; frombeginner to advanced, from town

■ Our guides help you make sure that you're riding safely andriders to racers. A wide range of

Allez

popular and top-class bicycles madeby Allez and Dolce are designed sothat anyone can enjoy cycling.

Size: M

securely.

Dolce■ They help you choose the best cycling course for you basedSize: S

(standard height 165 cm - 175 cm) (standard height 155 cm - 165 cm)"Make sure you always wear a helmet during cycling. Please make sure to bring back theto the hotel (there are no alternative drop oﬀ points).The maximum amount of！ bicycle
rent-a-bicycle is 4 bicycles at a time."

on plenty of information about the course.
■ They can provide Emergency support(ﬁrst aid) in case of
accidents such as bicycle trouble, ﬂat tire, injury etc..
■ The also introduce the charm of the area such as local
gourmet and superb scenic spots.
※ If you wish to book a cycling guide, please contact the hotel 10 days
ahead of time. ※ For the details of guiding fee, please contact the hotel.

Road bikes are easily identiﬁed by their thin tires and downward
curved handles. When riding a road bike you might be surprised byits comfort and how it moves through the wind. Many people ride
road bikes for commuting and bicycle racing. The best part ofriding a road bike is how you feel when you ride through the wind.

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0173-72-8112

0Easy Rent-A-Cycle Lodging Plan

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10 11 12Special plan with 1 night stay, 2 meals,
hot springs access, and a bicycle rental !

A pleasant service for cyclists

In order to enjoy your cycling safely,
always follow traf fic rules during cycling.
In Japan, bicycle-riders must beon the left side of road
Road side

With pedal rest
Free 1 bottle of mineral water
Helmets and towels available for rent
Baggage custody is OK before / after check-in
Onsen is still available after check out
Please wear shoes and clothes that you can cycle in comfortably.
If bad weather prevents you from using your bicycle rental, we will respond with alternative service or cash back.
This plan will be oﬀered from January 2018 ~.
Rates may change depending on the season. Please contact the hotel for details.

For customers
who bring theirown bicycle

Cycling Guide

4 bicycles available at each hotel, 2 of each

Attraction of Road Bikes

17.8-3.1 -2.7 0.4

Option17,7702 meals + hot spring+ bicycle rental ￥Taxincluded

Discount of 1000 yen fromnormal rates! It is a great deal.

Safety rules · Manners

According to Japanese Road Trafﬁc Law, bicycles
are considered as light vehicles and therefore,
whenever there is a distinction between the
sidewalk and the road, you must ride on a road.
Also, you must always ride on left side of road(the same direction as trafﬁc), otherwise you will
be riding into trafﬁc and run the risk of being

Great plan to enjoy cyclingaround the hotel on your own !

Cycling Journey Plan

Basic rulesof CyclingLetʼs ob
and enjoey the rules
y cycling!

Road side

HOTEL GRAND MER
SANKAISO

Natural Heritage and the Shirakami Mountains . It is a great

The Bicycles (road bike) for Rent at the Hotelticketed by police for "riding in the opposite！ Do not bike side by side

！ Doing other thing while！ Turn on the light at dark

It is prohibited to ride side by side

Driving while talking with a cellTurn on the bicycle's light when itwith other bicycles except whenphone or listening to loud music

gets dark because bicycles can besigns designate, "side by sidewith headphones etc. while cycling

easily overlooked by pedestrians andallowed". It can get very dangerous

is forbidden because you might get

drivers. Always turn on the light at

as you get close to vehicles on a

involved with accidents due to lacknight and in dark places such as

road. So, let's ride in single ﬁle.

of attention.

tunnels even in the daytime.

！ Do not bother traﬃc！ Indication of intention to！ Ride with enoughdriving is prohibited

direction".

Bicycle-and-pedestrian path

A pleasant service for cyclists

Basically the bicycle riders must

With pedal rest

be on a road, however, with theBicycle storage space available"bicycle-and-pedestrian sign",

Bicycle cleaning, maintenance space available

Pedestrians take priority overWhen leaving the bicycle, do not

During cycling, have good

In order to prevent accidents inbicycle riders on a sidewalk at allpark in places that would interfere

communication with drivers ofvarious trafﬁc environments, makewith trafﬁc.

vehicles using hand signs and/or ansure you always ride while paying

sidewalk. Please keep pedestrian safety in mind

eye contact. Always clearly indicate

attention to your surroundings.

when riding on the sidewalk.

your intention to drivers while

you can bike on a sidewalk.

Free 1 bottle of mineral watertimes so it is recommended to go slow on a

Helmets and towels available for rent

16,3502 meals +hot spring ￥Baggage custody is OK before / after check-in
Onsen is still available after check out

Rent-A-Cycle To Go Plan
A pleasant service for cyclists

1 bottle of mineral water included

Helmets and towels available for freecycling on the road.

Other noticeable road signs

Rates may change depending on the season. Please contact the hotel for details.

Bicycle rental only

In case of accident, injury, or ﬂat tires etc. while cycling,please call the hotel. The rescue car will arrive soon.

precaution

This plan will be oﬀered from January 2018 ~.

Receipt / shipment of luggage including bicycle available

Emergency Cycle Rescue

Tax
included

the driver

You can rent a bike whenever you want to!
(Advance reservation is welcome too)Road Bikes

1 day rental either
Allez (Array) or
Dolce (Dolce)

2,500

￥

tax
included(1 day)Because the number of those bicycles are limited,
please conﬁrm availability in advance.
Please wear clothes and shoes comfortable for riding a bicycle.

★For those who bring cycling shoes and binding pedals (pedals that connect to the shoes), the rental bicycles can be reﬁtted with your binding pedals.

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