COURSE INTRODUCTION
COURSE 31 Maple Yaba Cycling Course
Ride Through Time in Yabakei
A cycling route that follows the former Yabakei Railway, where trains once carried people through the valley. Each time you pass over an old bridge or through a small tunnel, rugged rocky mountains, season-colored trees, and open farmland appear one after another, showing the many changing faces of Yabakei. Here, traces of the past blend gently with today’s quiet landscape, creating a road where you can slowly savor both nature and history.
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- Distance to Travel
- 21km
- Average Incline (Climbs)
- 5.1%
- Average Incline (Descents)
- 4.9%
- Elevation Gain (Climbs)
- 258m
- Elevation Gain (Descents)
- 258m
CYCLE MAP
Spot Information
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Cycle Stand
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Air Pump
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Tools
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Restroom
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Drink Supplies
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Yabakei Cycling Terminal
Your cycling adventure begins here, at a hub stocked with around 220 bikes: road bikes, hybrids, e-bikes, kids' bikes, tandems, there's something for everyone. Whether you're an experienced cyclist, a first-timer, or from a wide range of ages, you'll find the perfect bike for you. There's something special about that moment when you push off into the fresh air, anticipation building with every pedal stroke. This is how great journeys start. *From FY2027, bicycle rentals will be available at the Yabakei Community Center.
Spot Information
- Address
- 353 Kakisaka, Yabakei-machi, Nakatsu City
- Phone Number
- +81 979-54-2700
- Hours
- 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Regular Holiday
- Tue(Dec.-Feb.), Wed
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Daini Yamakunigawa Bridge
This is your chance to cycle across a rare piece of history, a steel railway bridge from the Taishō era, still standing strong over the river below. As you ride where trains once rumbled, the wind catches your face and there's that exhilarating rush of open air and open views. The weathered iron rivets and aged beams beneath your wheels tell stories of another time, making this one of those moments that stays with you long after the ride ends.
Spot Information
- Address
- Tochigi, Yabakei-machi, Nakatsu City
- Phone Number
- +81 979-54-3111
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Mifukuya Daisake Shop
For over a century, this family-run liquor shop has been the keeper of sake traditions, supplying local festivals and celebrations that bind the community together. Step inside and you'll find homemade plum sodas, creative alcohol-free cocktails, and charcoal-roasted coffee from local beans, all perfect for a mid-ride refreshment stop. Settle in at the storefront with your drink and let the mountain views of Yabakei work their quiet magic.
Spot Information
- Address
- 4-1 Miomo, Yabakei-machi, Nakatsu City
- Phone Number
- +81 979-54-2117
- Hours
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Yaba no Mori
At Yaba no Mori, every ham and sausage is handcrafted by skilled artisans. The gentle scent of natural wood smoke hangs in the air, and one bite reveals the deep, satisfying flavor of quality meat done right. Their hot dogs hit the spot perfectly when you need to refuel mid-ride, this is comfort food that delivers. An easy, welcoming stop that cyclists quickly learn to love.
Spot Information
- Address
- 1618-1 Sogi, Hon-Yabakei-machi, Nakatsu City
- Phone Number
- +81 979-52-3356
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Regular Holiday
- Wed
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Yabakei Bridge (Dutch Bridge)
Japan's only eight-arch stone bridge spans the river here, its elegant curves as graceful today as when it was built in the Taishō era. Now officially recognized as an Important Cultural Property, the bridge draws you in with its solid craftsmanship, sturdy stones stacked with precision, their reflection dancing on the water below. As you approach by bike, the sweeping mountain panorama from the bridge practically begs you to stop, breathe, and soak it all in.
Spot Information
- Address
- Sogi, Hon-Yabakei-machi, Nakatsu City
- Phone Number
- +81 979-52-2211
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♨️Tororo no Yu Hot Spring
Hidden away in the mountains, this onsen offers silky-soft water at a soothing 42 - 43°C that melts tension from weary muscles. In the deep quiet, broken only by the sound of flowing water, time slows down to a stop. The cycling route here winds through tranquil farmland with barely a car in sight, pure countryside peace. After your soak, the restaurant on-site completes the experience is ready with a satisfying meal.
Spot Information
- Address
- 5927 Yamautsuri, Yabakei-machi, Nakatsu City
- Phone Number
- +81 979-55-2080
- Hours
- Weekdays: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (L.O. 5:00 PM) / Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (L.O. 5:00 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- Mondays (open if Monday is a public holiday)
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