The Fukiagehama Cycling Road

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Traversing through one of Japan's three largest sand dunes: Fukiagehama

23.9km

The Fukiagehama Cycling Road bridge

The Fukiagehama Cycling Road

All the regions of Kyushu are home to cycling roads overflowing with originality, but among them we would like to introduce the "Fukiagehama Cycling Road" which connects Minamisatsuma City to Hioki City in Kagoshima Prefecture.Along the way, we'll be telling you about sightseeing spots along the road, places to grab a bite to eat, hot springs facilities to refresh your tired body, and much more.

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The Fukiagehama Cycling Road is a cycling road that cuts across Fukiagehama Beach, a beach which is counted as one of the 3 best sand dunes locations in Japan, alongside the Tottori Sand Dunes and Shizuoka's Nanen Sand Dunes.This is a bicycle road stretching 23.9km in length that utilizes abandoned railway lines and other ruins. It is full of historical sites that visitors can enjoy seeing while cycling, such as the Nansatsu Railroad which began operation in 1914 and ceased operations in 1983. Facilities have been set up for the new users of the former railway line, with distance markers and benches at the former stations, so that visitors can enjoy seeing what has been left behind after the railroad's 69 years of operation. There is a sunset bridge where you can see the ocean setting into the East China Sea, and many other beautiful scenic locations. We recommend you enjoy a leisurely ride through the remnants of the railway stations as if you were following the trains that used to run through this area.

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Fukiagehama Sand Festival

Ganbariina Kaseda

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Ganbariina Kaseda

Borrow a bike, and then have a bath when you come back

Address: 1952-2 Kasedatakahashi, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture

Phone: 0993-53-8739

Business Hours: Varies by facility

Closed days: Varies by facility

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Fukiagehama Seaside Park

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Fukiagehama Seaside Park

Race through a verdant national park

Featuring a natural grass soccer field and campgrounds, this is a prefectural public park equipped with numerous facilities.It has a cycling road (about 5.6km all the way around), and there's no mistaking the fact that you'll be able to relax as you cycle alongside the lush greenery inside the park. The path is wide but note that it is primarily shared with walkers, so please be aware of your surroundings as you ride. You'll pass through a huge flowerbed full of blooming seasonal flowers as you make your way to a sunset bridge where you see the East China See.

Address: 1936-2 Kasedatakahashi, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture

Phone: 0993-52-0910

Closed days: 12/29-30

Fukiagehama Seaside Park

Prefectural Fukiagehama Seaside Park Sunset Bridge

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Prefectural Fukiagehama Seaside Park Sunset Bridge

Don't miss seeing the sun here at least once

This is a 405m-long pedestrian and cyclist bridge that is just beyond Prefectural Fukiagehame Seaside Park. It is the symbol the park, and it also performs the role of connecting the former Kaseda City side to the former Kinpe-cho side.This bridge is very popular for its beautiful sunsets, so if you have time make sure to visit. In the tidal flats surrounding the bridge there are natural monuments such as clusters of Hibicus hamabo and shellfish such as milky fiddler crabs. It's recommended you get off your bicycle and gaze at the waterfowl from atop the bridge.

Address: Address: 1936-2 Kasedatakahashi, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture

Prefectural Fukiagehama Seaside Park Sunset Bridge

Meat Direct Shop Kutajima

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Meat Direct Shop Kutajima

With the cycling road coming to an end, you will reach "Meat Direct Shop Kutashima". You can find freshly picked agricultural products from Fukiage Town, Kamichiku meat, side dishes, and bento boxes. Among the side dishes, the minced beef cutlet is exquisite. Let's return to the cycling path after recharging your energy with the Nagayoshi River Bridge ruins in front of you!

Address: 15546 Nagayoshi, Fukiage-cho, Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture

Phone: 099-299-3747

Business Hours: 9:00-18:00

Closed days: 1/1 - 1/3

Meat Direct Shop Kutajima

Yoshitoshi Station Ruins area

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From Yoshitoshi Station Ruins area ~ end of road

Romantic Station Ruins of the Nansatsu Railway

1.9km north of the Meat Direct Shop Kutajima, you will find the Kutajima Station. The Minamisatsu Railway station, which was once a busy gateway to Yoshitoshi Village, has been renovated and equipped with covered benches.
Panels displaying nostalgic photos of vehicles have been installed to identify the old remaining platforms. Let's take a short break here and head to the final destination! If you head a further 1.9km north with the East China Sea on your left, you will reach the end of the Fukiagehama Cycling Road.

Address: 4-1 Hiyoshicho Hioki, Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture (Endpoint)

From Yoshitoshi Station Ruins area ~ end of road

Many more attractions!

Fukiagehama Sand Festival

This festival is held around May of every year.Around 100 huge sand sculptures are exhibited, all of which are works of art expertly crafted by world-class artists.

Address: 3075-4 Kinpocho Takahashi, Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture (Main Plaza)

Fukiagehama Sand Festival

Hamada Bridge

A triple-arch stone bridge stretching 45m downstream of the Nagayoshi River.It is still used as a side road today.

Address: 15797 to 15798 Nagayoshi, Fukiage-cho, Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture

Hamada Bridge

Bansei Tokko Peace Museum

Built on the ruins of the "Bansei Air Base" which was the final special attack unit base of the Japanese ground forces.One of its noteworthy features is its exterior which is modeled after the "Aka-tonbo" (Red Dragonfly) training plane.

Address: 1955-3 Kasedatakahashi, Minamisatsuma,
Kagoshima Prefecture

Bansei Tokko Peace Museum

Shoen Pond

When the water hyacinth flowers bloom, the entire pond surface is covered with a pale violet carpet of petals.Visible from June to early July.

Address: Fukiagecho Nakahara, Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture

Shoen Pond

Bicycle Rental Information

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People's Inn Fukiagehama Sakyu-so

A national lodging located within Fukiagehama Prefectural Nature Park. Bicycle rental is available at "Fukiage Sand Dune Rental Cycle Port"(Rental fee: Free). Nearby, the Shoen pond has been selected as one of the "New Kagoshima 100 Views", where the best time to see water hyacinth flowers is in June and July. The light purple carpet swaying in the wind makes your heart tremble.

People's Inn Fukiagehama Sakyu-so

Address: 1004-3 Fukiage-cho Imada, Hioki-shi, Kagoshima-ken

Phone: 099-296-2330

Fees: Free

Business Hours: 24 hours a day

Closed: on Thursdays, June 20th-30th and September 24th-30th

RinRin Cycling Terminal

Located close to the start of the cycling road, they have a total of 110 bikes available including hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, electrically-assisted bikes and children's bikes.With their broad selection of bikes, you can find a bike that suits you in a color you like.

サイクリングターミナルりんりん

Address: 1952-2 Kasedatakahashi, Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture

Phone: 0993-53-8739

Fees: 200 yen/2 hours, electrically assisted/hybrid/road bikes are 1,000 yen/4 hours.*200 yen fee per additional 2 hours (for electrically assisted/hybrid/road bikes, per additional 1 hour.)

Business Hours: 9：00～17：00

Closed days: 12/31

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RinRin Cycling Terminal

1952-2 Kasedatakahashi, Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture
People's Inn Fukiagehama Sakyu-so

1004-3 Fukiage-cho Imada, Hioki-shi, Kagoshima-ken
Fukiagehama Seaside Park

1936-2 Kasedatakahashi, Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture

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