COURSE 08

Tsubakigahana Hill-climb Route

Follow the course of the annual Oku-Hita Tsubaki-ga-hana Hill Climb Race held in Hita City every year. After conquering the steep slope towards Tsubaki-ga-hana, breathtaking scenery awaits. Recommended for those who want to push their limits.

Elevation gain

+626m

Total distance

13.2km

Difficulty

Intermediate to Advanced level

Course maps

Locations

Recommended Locations Along the Tsubakigahana Hill-climb Route

spot 01

Take a break before the steep slope ahead.

Nishimine Sports Park

A spacious park located near the Oyama Dam. It's a great spot to extend your visit to the Oyama Dam and see the bronze statues of Eren, Mikasa, and Armin from "Attack on Titan" during their younger years.

Address: 2154 Nishi-Oyama, Oyama-cho, Hita-shi, Oita Prefecture

TEL: 0973-22-8410; Hita City Civil Engineering and Architecture Department Urban Development Section, Parks and Greenery Division

Hours: -

Holidays: -

Restrooms
drink
provisions

spot 02

Vending machines available

Water Supply Point

Address: 2914-1 Ono, Maetsue-cho, Hita-shi, Oita Prefecture

TEL: -

Hours: -

Holidays: -

drink
provisions

spot 03

Gourmet food and souvenirs available.

Yamasemi, the Forest of Rest

One of the joys of hill climbing is replenishing your energy with local gourmet delights. At the dining area, you can enjoy curry made with Maetsue vegetables, "Shikameshi Onigiri" made with venison from Oku-Hita, coffee brewed with water from the foot of Mt. Gozen, and other precious menu items that can only be tasted here. At the specialty products direct sales store, along with vegetables, you'll find mountain honey from rare Japanese honeybees, and locally made processed goods. The star product, "karintou," is perfect for replenishing energy during cycling. Look for the warm wooden sign and be sure to stop by.

Address: 2342 Ono, Maetsue-cho, Hita-shi, Oita Prefecture

TEL: 080-1080-3040

Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Holidays: Irregular *Primarily open on Fridays and Saturdays