{"id":173194,"date":"2025-09-24T16:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T07:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=173194&lang=en"},"modified":"2025-09-24T17:26:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T08:26:22","slug":"tour-de-kyushu-2025-sasebo","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/tour-de-kyushu-2025-sasebo\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de Kyushu 2025: Festival Atmosphere and World-Class Racing in Sasebo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not just for cycling fans, the kickoff of Tour de Kyushu 2025<\/strong> in Sasebo is set to be a fun, international, family-friendly festival<\/strong>. On Friday, October 10<\/strong>, the streets of this vibrant port city will echo with cheering crowds and the whir of racing bikes as world-class athletes launch the tour with a thrilling criterium race. And the best part? It all happens right outside JR Sasebo Station and the waterfront Gobangai shopping complex<\/strong>. Step off the train, and you\u2019re instantly in the middle of the action.<\/p>\n

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A Festival for Everyone<\/strong><\/h3>\n

From morning to evening, the Sasebo Fan Zone<\/strong> will transform the station area into a lively street festival. Expect food stalls, live stage performances, cycling-themed activities, and plenty of family-friendly fun.<\/p>\n

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Workshop: Paint Your Own Mikawachi Ware Plate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A highlight of the fan zone is the chance to try Mikawachi ware<\/strong>, a celebrated local craft with more than 400 years of history. Guided by artisans from Kasen Kiln<\/a><\/strong>, participants will paint a traditional round plate<\/strong>. Each session is easy and enjoyable \u2014 you\u2019ll be given a simple pattern to follow, making it suitable for both children and adults.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Date & Time:<\/strong> Friday, October 10, 10:00 \u2013 17:00
\n\u2022 Duration:<\/strong> About 1 hour per session
\n\u2022 Cost:<\/strong> Free
\n\u2022 Capacity:<\/strong> 7 sessions, 6 participants each (42 spots total)
\n\u2022 Time slots:<\/strong> 10:00 \/ 11:00 \/ 12:00 \/ 13:00 \/ 14:00 \/ 15:00 \/ 16:00<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re finished, your plate will be taken back to the kiln, carefully fired, and then shipped anywhere within Japan at no cost<\/strong> \u2014 a unique, hands-on souvenir you created yourself.
\n👉 <\/span>Advance signup is required. Use the form<\/a> below to reserve your spot \u2014 spaces are limited!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Kasen<\/p>\n

What Makes a Criterium Special<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Unlike long road stages, a criterium packs the action into a short city loop. In Sasebo, riders will speed around a 1.5 km course 30 times<\/strong>, covering 45 km in total. For spectators, that means non-stop thrills: the peloton surges past every few minutes, corners are tight, sprints are fierce, and the sounds of gears and wheels blend with the cheers of the crowd. It\u2019s cycling at its most intense \u2014 and the most exciting way to experience the sport for the first time.<\/p>\n

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Part of a Bigger Race<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Sasebo Criterium is Stage 1 of Tour de Kyushu 2025<\/strong>, a UCI Asia Tour 2.1 race that brings together 18 international teams and more than 100 elite riders<\/strong>. After Sasebo, the tour continues across Kyushu: through Fukuoka\u2019s historic countryside, over the dramatic volcanic slopes of Aso in Kumamoto, and along the spectacular coastlines of Miyazaki and Oita.<\/p>\n

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Make a Day of It<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sasebo is an easy two-hour train ride from Fukuoka,<\/strong> making it the perfect day trip. And the venue couldn\u2019t be more convenient \u2014 the race and fan zone unfold right outside JR Sasebo Station<\/strong>. Step off the train and you\u2019re already in the middle of the action.
\nWhile you\u2019re here, take time to explore: cruise the 99 Islands<\/strong>, bite into a famous Sasebo Burger<\/strong>, or visit Huis Ten Bosch<\/strong>, the Dutch-inspired theme park just outside the city.<\/p>\n

Event Details<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
\n\u2022 Race Start: 13:00
\n\u2022 Fan Zone Hours: 10:00 \u2013 18:00
\n\u2022 Location: Around JR Sasebo Station<\/a> & Sasebo Gobangai<\/a>
\n\u2022 Official website: https:\/\/tourdekyushu.asia\/stage\/nagasaki\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Tour de Kyushu 2025 Schedule <\/strong>
\nOct. 10 (Fri.) start at 13:00
\n\u2022 Course Area: Sasebo City
\n\u2022 Distance: 45 km (1.5km\u00d730 LAPS)
\n\u2022 https:\/\/tourdekyushu.asia\/stage\/nagasaki\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Oct. 11 (Sat.) start at 11:00 start
\n\u2022 Course Area: Chikugo Prefectural Wide Area Park \u2192 Chikugo City \u2192 Yame City \u2192 former Kuroki Station on the old Yabe Line.
\n\u2022 Distance: 120.43km (19.97km\uff0b16.74km\u00d76 LAPS)
\n\u2022 https:\/\/tourdekyushu.asia\/stage\/fukuoka\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Oct. 12 (Sun.) start at 9:00
\n\u2022 Course Area: Senomoto Rest House \u2192 Minami Ogini-machi \u2192 Ubuyama Village \u2192 Aso City \u2192 Takamori-machi
\n\u2022 Distance: 114.85km (54.13km\uff0b30.36km\u00d72 LAPS)
\n\u2022 https:\/\/tourdekyushu.asia\/stage\/kumamoto\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Oct. 13 (Mon., hol.) start at 10:00
\n\u2022 Course Area: Nobeoka City Hall \u2192 Nobeoka City \u2192 Nippo Coast \u2192 Saiki City \u2192 Saiki Shiroyama Sakura Hall
\n\u2022 Distance: 119.25km (95.57km\uff0b11.84km\u00d72 LAPS)
\n\u2022 https:\/\/tourdekyushu.asia\/stage\/miyazaki-oita\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re a cycling fan, a family looking for a fun day out, or simply curious about experiencing a world-class sporting event up close, the Sasebo Criterium<\/strong> is not to be missed. It\u2019s the perfect kickoff to Tour de Kyushu 2025 \u2014 fast, festive, and unforgettable.<\/p>\n

Special Half-Price Transport Offer for Tour de Kyushu Visitors<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To celebrate the Mynavi Tour de Kyushu 2025<\/em> Sasebo Criterium, a special discount is available through the \u201cmy route\u201d travel app<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sales Period:<\/strong> October 10 (Fri) \u2013 October 13 (Mon), 2025
\nValid for Travel:<\/strong> October 10 (Fri) \u2013 October 13 (Mon), 2025
\nDiscounted Ticket:<\/strong> Saihi Bus, Sasebo Bus, and Matsuura Railway 1-Day Pass<\/em>
\n\u2022 Adult: \u00a52,000 (normally \u00a54,000)
\n\u2022 Child: \u00a51,000 (normally \u00a52,000)<\/p>\n

This special ticket must be purchased through the my route app<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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