Cycling Japan:
A JOURNEY TO EXPERIENCE THE LOCAL LIFE
By Takashi Niwa Translated by Sakae Sugahara
サイクリング—それは 土地の暮らしを感じる旅
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SHIZUOKA PREFECTURE
From Hamanako to Ise— A Journey Across the Bay
Hamamatsu
Ise Bay Matsuzaka
MIE PREFECTURE
静岡県浜名湖からフェリーに乗って志摩
Ise Shima
The route distance: From Hamamatsu, 185 km. to Ise and 220 km. to Matsuzaka. 浜松から伊勢までで185㎞、松坂までで220㎞である
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fter getting off the Shinkansen ( bullet train) at Hamamatsu Station, we embark on the bike journey to Ise. Riding past the la ke shore s of Ha ma na - ko, we r ide sout h down the Atsumi Peninsula. A great part of the peninsula’s shoreline ha s a bike - a nd pedestrian path which overlooks the grandeur of the Pacific Ocean. At the tip of the peninsula is Cape Iragomisaki from where a ferry ride of a bit less than one hour will bring us to Toba. The Shima Peninsula has numerous small bays and tranquil inlets. Going over small ridges in between, we can trace the coastline f rom bay to bay a nd stop whe never a nd wherever we like, to enjoy the taste of local oysters, watch pea rl culturing fa rms a nd engage in other activities. From Gokasho Town, the route goes over the Tsurugi Pass which brings us to the sacred
forest that is home to Ise Jingu Shrine, a place that has been left untouched for centuries. We can end the journey here or go farther until we get to the city of Matsuzaka or, more precisely, its beef, which is renowned for its beautiful, and delicious, marble.
東海道新幹線の停車駅・浜松を出発し、浜名湖をかすめて 渥美半島へ。豪快な太平洋の波頭を見ながらサイクリング・ロー ドを走ることができる。先端の伊良湖岬からフェリーに1時間ほ ど乗船し、鳥羽に上陸。志摩半島の旅では、アップダウンを繰 り返しながら、牡蠣を味わい、真珠の養殖用のイカダを眺めなが ら、静かな入り江に沿って走る。神域のために手つかずとなって いる照葉樹林がことさら美しい剣峠を越えるとそこは伊勢神宮。 ここで旅を終えるのもよし、もう少し走って松坂牛を目指すのもよ し、である。
Takashi Niwa’s Yamamichi Adventure company has been renamed Niwa Cycling Tours (www.ncycling.com). He offers many bike tours, both domestic and overseas. For other routes in Japan, please pick up a copy of “CYCLING JAPAN: 10 of the Best Rides, Vol. 1 by Takashi Niwa,” at bookshops around Japan and various online stores.
丹羽隆志（にわ たかし） 2011年1月より “やまみちアドベンチャー”改め “に わサイクリングツアー” （www.ncycling.com）として 国内外の各地をガイドする。国内のコースについ ては『丹羽隆志の日本ベストサイクリングコース10 vol.1 』を参照してほしい。
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