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Japan Grandonnée 2025 Hokkaido 1200km Cape Nosappu

Hokkaido 1200km Cape Nosappu is a BRM (Brevet Randonneurs Mondiaux) certified brevet.
For more information about "Japan Grandonnée," please refer to the AJ website's AJ 20th Anniversary page (will be delivered soon).

Official Facebook group for 2025 Hokkaido 1200 riders from overseas.

Schedule

  • Start: Monday, August 11, 2025
    • Group A: 4:00 AM – Finish close on Thursday, August 14, 10:00 PM
    • Group B: 6:00 AM – Finish close on Thursday, August 14, 12:00 PM
    • *Please select your preferred start time at registration.

Registration & Participation Fee

  • Registration: Sports Entry
  • Participation Fee: 39,000 JPY(Cancellation policy will be shown later on)
  • *Cancellation policy.
    • Registration Period: Opens January 20, 2025, at 9:00 PM (JST), closes March 20
    • Registration policy : The first-served basis.
    • Waiting list : Available once the event reaches capacity.
  • Waiting List Notification
    • Starting April 21, candidates on the waiting list will be notified via email from Sports Entry.
    • Please complete the registration by the deadline stated in the email.
    • Missing the deadline will void your eligibility.

Capacity Limit

  • Total Participants: 200 (approximately 150 residents of Japan and 50 residents from overseas)
  • *The organizer reserves the right to adjust the participant quota based on the registration status.
  • *Participants will be finalized and the list will be announced by the end of April.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Participants must meet all the following conditions:
    • 1) Successfully completed a BRM of 600km or longer in all past brevets attended by December 31, 2024.
    • 2) Hold liability insurance applicable to this event, with a coverage of at least 100 million JPY.
      • *If you are an overseas participant and do not have liability insurance of 100 million yen or more in your home country, please LinkIconrefer here.
    • 3) Be 20 years or older on the day of the event.

Course

  • Route: Sapporo → Cape Nosappu → Sapporo
    • With the northern capital, Sapporo, at your back, the course takes you through Sorachi and Kitami on silver wheels. Cross mountain passes and traverse through wilderness.
    • Beyond the farthest town to the eastern edge of Hokkaido—Cape Nosappu calls you forward.
    • But once you arrive, the journey home begins...
    • Through Tokachi and Karikachi’s imposing peaks, as dusk descends over the Ishikari Plain,
    • The distant lights of Okadama glow faintly in the night... ♫
    • LinkIconRideWithGPS Data
    • The official course information will be provided by the organizer through the cue sheet.
    • The cue sheet is scheduled to be released by the end of May.

Start & Finish Venue

  • Okadama Fureai Center LinkIconWa-no-Yakata
  • Address: 183-2 Okadama-cho, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Sleeping and Rest Facilities

  • Kitami City Nature Recreation Village Center
    • Located at approximately 340km and 780km points.
    • Largest rest area during the event.
    • Shared tatami rooms (large and small), futons
    • Large public bath
    • Meals provided
    • Drop bags can be sent via courier service.
  • Betsukai Town Civic Gymnasium
    • Located at approximately 480km and 640km points.
    • Large-scale rest area
    • Gymnasium floor with mats and blankets
    • Showers
    • Bread and drinks provided
  • Nemuro City Nosappu Hall
    • Located at approximately 560km.
    • Small-scale rest area.
    • Tatami room and gym floor space (fits around 30 people lying down)
    • Blankets
    • Light snacks provided
  • Shimizu Town Agricultural Training Center
    • Located at approximately 970km.
    • Large-scale sleeping area.
    • Shared rooms with bunk beds or
    • Futons or mats with blankets
    • Showers
    • Light meals provided

Drop Bag

  • Drop bag: Drop baggage to and from the Kitami City Natural Recreation Village Center is semi-self-service.
    • Method 1: Each participant should send their luggage to the Kitami City Natural Recreation Village Center in advance using courier service (e.g., LinkIconYamato Transport ) . Please ship with plenty of time to arrive by August 11th (prepayment only). Your return luggage will be shipped from the Kitami PC to your desired location via Yamato Transport, a courier service. Fill out the slip, attach it to your luggage, and leave it at the front desk.
    • Method 2: Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. will open a temporary baggage reception counter at Kanamoto Hall by 16:00 on August 10th, so you can bring your luggage in and have them shipped there. You can also fill out the slip for your return baggage and make payment here.
    • Note: Drop bags will not be accepted at the Okadama Fureai Center at the start.
  • Luggage storage: Basically, we do not store luggage at the Okatama Fureai Center at the start and finish line.
    • ・If there are unavoidable circumstances*, we will store your luggage at the Start & Finish venue (Okadama Fureai Center Wa-no-Yakata) during the riding period. Since this is a free service, we will only accept the service if you agree to the following. (*If you are unable to store your luggage at the hotel you are staying at or send it by courier, etc.)
    • ・Even if there is any problem with your checked baggage, including its contents and exterior, we will not accept any complaints.
    • ・When checking your luggage, please write your entry number and name on the luggage tag. The process will be completed in a short period of time before the start of the process, so we ask for your cooperation in completing the process quickly.

Registration and Participant Meeting

  • Date: August 10 (Sunday), 2025
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • [Registration]
    • Venue: LinkIconKanamoto Hall, 1-1, Kita 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
    • Schedule:
    • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Participants can register at any time within the specified hours.
    • Items to be distributed include the brevet card and commemorative gifts.
  • [Participant Meeting]
    • Venue: LinkIconKanamoto Hall, 1-1, Kita 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
    • August 10 (Sunday), 2025
    • Schedule: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    • Attendance: All participants must attend this meeting, briefing will be conducted.
  • *Important Notes
    • Transportation: Please do not arrive by bicycle. Due to the lack of parking space in and around the city center, parking bicycles outside designated parking areas is prohibited by local regulations.
    • No safety equipment inspection will be conducted on this day. (Safety equipment will be inspected at the start venue at the start of the event.)

Farewell Party

  • Date & Time: August 15 (Friday), 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
  • *The cost for the party is not included in the participation fee. Further details will be provided later.