「WORLD MASTERS GAMES (WMG) 2021 KANSAI」is a life-long, multi-sport games for sport lovers over the age of 30. Its four cycling games- road race, track, mountain bike, and BMX, are attractive not just because of the exciting competitions, but the enjoyable relaxing time with your important ones on their rental bikes, different ones from those in the competitions. This time, we are going to talk about the nice spots and their gourmets in where the cycling games take place- Kurayoshi-shi of Tottori, Wazuka-cho of Kyoto, and Kishiwada-shi.
Before the Track & Road Races! A Cycling Trip to Win Fortune for「WORLD MASTERS GAMES (WMG) 2021 KANSAI」
At Kurayoshi-shi, Tottori, in where tracks and road races take place, take in superb views (and feel the tastes of the towns) with the rental bike “Kurarin”. One of the highlights with rental “Kurarin” is the narrow trails along the historical white-walled warehouses at where bikes are much easier to pass through when compared with bigger vehicles. It would certainly be an unforgettable memory for you to cycle through the reminiscent towns with a taste of the Edo period (1603-1868). Located between the white-walled warehouses are wooden sculptures of the gods of fortune envisioned good luck and happiness. It carries no shadow of doubt that your luck for 「WORLD MASTERS GAMES (WMG) 2021 KANSAI」is topped up if you could discover the wooden sculptures somewhere!
You can also try out the “Hakota dolls” face-drawing workshops during your journey. “Hakota doll” is the traditional craft in Kurayoshi made from layers of Japanese washi paper, pulp, and reinforcing textiles dyed on a mode. It is a conventional charm that parents give to children to drive away bad luck. What about a try and see if they work good for your performance in 「WORLD MASTERS GAMES (WMG) 2021 KANSAI」? There are also workshops to make original chopsticks by ginkgo words, with a flower language of “longevity”. You can add in personalized words and go home with your unique chopsticks. Surely food would taste with a sense of achievement if you eat with your own creation.
Cycling with Views of the Fresh Green Tea Farms
Wazuka-cho, Kyoto is the stage for mountain bike races, while visitors can also rent an electric bicycle at tourists centers. The attraction of this route is the natural sceneries of Japan. Just indulge in the views of the beautiful landscape with huge tea farms, it would be very different from the excitement in the competition.
In addition, 「WORLD MASTERS GAMES (WMG) 2021 KANSAI」is in May, the harvest season of tea leaves. Only in the season, there are fun tea leaves picking workshops providing special, Japan-tasting, cultural experience in between the exciting games.
Wazuka-cho fuses its tremendous tea leaves into its gourmets like tea soba noodles, Wazuka tea cake, matcha melon bread, Wazuka hot dog (hot dog made with tea buns)…they are all utilization of the farm-fresh ingredients. Fill up your stomach with these great tastes and learn more about teas in Japan!
Tour Around Kishiwada on Your Bike
Kishiwada-shi, the stage for BMX games, is a historical spot to cycle around with the rental bike “Danjirin”. Start your journey by renting “Danjirin” at Kishiwada station of Nankai railway, then head to Japanese sightseeing classics like Kishiwada Castle and Kishiwada Castle Garden, which should be super easy to go with your bike. Moreover, at the Honmachi area, a downtown area in the ancient time, there are spots for you to travel back to the old times experience the energy of the historical city, like at the shopping streets in front of the station. Let’s get close to the attractions of the city with a bike!
The rental bike “Danjirin” is named after the “Danjiri festival”. It is a local event and the symbol of the place, which is in September or October of the year. Unfortunately it is not around during WMG 2021 KANSAI, while still, you can find the 300 years old portable shrine and sculpture exhibits at the Kishiwada Danjiri Hall. Ride on it (yes, you can!) and feel the festival!
A great seasonal taste in May at Kishiwada-shi is the “Senshu water eggplant”. It is a kind of rare and fresh eggplant that can be enjoyed raw. It is sweet and juicy, and with energy of the season. There is a bunch of shops and restaurant serving eggplants directly transported from farm. Do not miss it!
Breathe in Japan on Your Bike
So, these are the great cycling spots in the venue of the cycling games. Cycling is simply the best means of transport in the large towns, free but relaxing. Take up the enjoyable challenge in between the exciting games!
Details about 「WORLD MASTERS GAMES (WMG) 2021 KANSAI」👉https://wmg2021.jp/
※Kindly understand that all cycling workshops introduced here accept up to one participation from the same participant in one day.
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