[Bicycle writer goes! Beautiful country Mie bicycle route notes]

The memorable first event was set in MatsusakaCity, which is well-known for its Matsusaka beef, Mie's proud brand of beef.
In response to the request, ``I want a course that even women and beginners can enjoy, and I want to eat lots of delicious food!'', we designed a course that you can easily go out and enjoy gourmet food!

Course: MatsusakaCity
Mileage: 16.6km
Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆

Interview report: [Matsuzaka edition] Relaxing cycling to enjoy Matsusaka beef gourmet food!

The HigashiKishu region in the southern part of Mie Prefecture is home to the world heritage Kumano Kodo Iseji Route, the seascape symbolized by the Kumanonada Sea, the mountain scenery symbolized by the Daitakayama Mountain Range, and the seafood delicacies nurtured by the rich nature. It is packed with the blessings and charm of the mountains.
``Next time, I'd like to run on a course that's a little more rewarding and where you can enjoy nature to the fullest!'' In response to a request from Murakami, the person in charge of this series, we came up with a course that runs through the seaside area.

Course: KumanoCity-MihamaTown-KihoTown (round trip)
Mileage: 44.6km
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆

Interview report: [HigashiKishu Edition] Run along Shichirimihama Beach and enjoy the delicious food of Kumano!

The Shima region is one of Mie's most representative tourist destinations. There are many photogenic spots scattered around, such as the ria coast of Ago Bay, the majestic Pacific Ocean, and the lighthouse on the cape. In addition to seafood, there are also many other delicious foods that are loved by locals.
This time, writer Asano decided to cover and photograph the course on his own because he wanted to introduce a course that was even more rewarding to ride. This is a course where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery and run for a long time.

Course: ShimaCity
Mileage: 68.3km
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

Interview report: [Shima edition] Cycling along the seaside, visiting lucky charms and gourmet food!

Watarai Town is located in the clear Miyagawa River basin, which is representative of Mie Prefecture, and MinamiiseTown faces the Kumanonada Sea. Both are attractive cycling courses known only to those in the know, rich in nature, easy to ride on a bicycle, and full of spectacular views and attractions.
There are many gourmet spots along the road where you can enjoy the delicacies of the sea and the mountains, so it can be hard to decide where to stop. Among the courses introduced in this series, we will introduce a special course that is the most rewarding to drive and has lots of highlights!

Course: WataraiTown-MinamiiseTown (round trip)
Mileage: 89.2km
Difficulty: ★★★★★

Interview report: [Watarai/Minamiise edition] Enjoy gourmet seafood on a challenging course that crosses mountain passes!

InabeCity, the northernmost tip of Mie Prefecture, is a place rich in nature with views of the Suzuka Mountains to the west and the Yoro Mountains to the north.
It is also the stage for the Tour of Japan Inabe stage bicycle road race, and is a cyclist-friendly town with an opportunity to welcome cyclists as a whole.

This time, we will follow the commonly known Inaichi course, which goes around InabeCity, and enjoy the sights and delicious food of Inabe while cycling!

Course: InabeCity
Mileage: 55.2km
Difficulty: ★★★★★

Interview report: [Inabe Edition] Enjoy gourmet food and sightseeing on a course full of ups and downs, including the TOJ stage!

Misugi, located at the westernmost tip of Tsu, the capital of Mie prefecture, is home to a rich forest that turns bright green during the fresh green season, and kumozu, which weaves through the town, is rich in nature. area.
The air is clean and there is little traffic, making it the perfect place to enjoy cycling. This time, we will introduce recommended courses where you can fully enjoy the charm of Misugi and have a moderately rewarding ride!

Course: Misugi TsuCity Tsu City
Mileage: 43.1km
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

Interview report: [TsuCity Misugi edition] Crossing the fresh green hills and visiting a post station on the Ise Honkaido Road

The Iidaka/Iinami area of Matsusaka MatsusakaCity, along the Kushida River basin, is one of the prefecture's leading tea producing areas.
Iidaka, a town on the border of Nara Prefecture, has a rich forest, and you can cycle along the river while enjoying a forest bath.
Beyond the mountain pass, you will reach OdaiTown Odai in the Miyagawa River basin, the clearest stream in Japan. It is a perfect area for cycling, with little traffic and very easy to ride. This time, we'll be introducing a course that's perfect for running, going back and forth between areas along two clear streams and two hill climbs! There are also spots where you can enjoy tea and gourmet food made with local ingredients, as well as hot springs, so stay tuned!

Course: MatsusakaCity-OdaiTown- Iinanmachi, MatsusakaCity
Mileage: 67.2km
Difficulty: ★★★★☆

Interview report: [Iinami/Iidaka/Odai edition] Along the clear stream, uphill and running are perfect! Greedy course where you can enjoy local gourmet food and hot springs (MatsusakaCity / OdaiTown)

Lake Shakujo, located in the northwestern part TsuCity, is a dam lake of TsuCity 's Azubin Ano Dam, and the lakeshore is known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot.
Nearby is the Kouchi Keikoku Valley, known for its beautiful autumn foliage, and if you go a little further, you can reach Sekijuku, an inn town on Tokaido, creating a cycling course full of attractions.
This time we will introduce a short course of just under 30km that concentrates these highlights.
There are some small mountain passes, and the ride is quite rewarding!

Course: Geinomachi, geinocho TsuCity sekicho KameyamaCity
Mileage: 26.1km
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ *2.5 for those who are not good at climbing!

Interview report: [TsuCity geinocho & KameyamaCity Seki Edition] Short cycling to enjoy Tokaido Sekijuku and over mountain passes based on Anno Dam

IgaCity, located in the western part of Mie Prefecture, is located in the Iga Basin, surrounded by mountains, and is an attractive place for cyclists due to its rugged terrain and rich nature.
This time, we'll be introducing a luxurious course that will take you around the northeastern part of Iga, with Oyamada Onsen Sarubino as your base, full of gourmet spots and sights to see, and a refreshing hot spring at the end!

Course: IgaCity
Mileage: 52.8km
Difficulty: ★★★★☆

Interview report: [Eastern Iga Edition] Hill climbing and gourmet food in a hilly mountain village

This time, the 10th time, we ran through the mountain TakiTown of tea plantations in Taki Town, located in the central part of Mie Prefecture, visited spots with a sense of history, and enjoyed local cuisine and exquisite sweets made with locally produced ingredients. Ta.

Course: TakiTown-OdaiTown-TaikiTown
Mileage: 36.1km
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆ *2.5

Interview report: [Taki Edition] Cycling to visit local delicacies in hidden spots that don't often appear in tourist guides

AoyamaPlateau, which straddles TsuCity and IgaCity, is a highland resort representing Mie Prefecture.
If you enjoy the 10km or more hill climb from the foot of the mountain, you will find yourself in another world at an altitude of about 750m.
Even in summer or during the lingering heat, it's cooler and more refreshing than at the foot of the mountain, so you can enjoy cycling.

Course: Sakakibara TsuCity-AoyamaPlateau- Hakusan, Tsu TsuCity
Mileage: 61.1km
Difficulty: ★★★★★

Interview report: [TsuCity / AoyamaPlateau Edition] Enjoy a hill climb in AoyamaPlateau, and enjoy hot springs and gourmet food at a hot spring inn at the foot of the mountain.

NabariCity, located in the western part of Mie Prefecture on the border of Nara Prefecture, is home to scenic spots such as KaochidaniValley and Akame TheAkame48Falls, which are also known for their autumn leaves. What's more, just by taking a short walk from the city center in front of the station, you'll be in an environment that's easy to cycle around. There are also hot spring inns where you can enjoy a day trip bath, making it the perfect way to end your trip!
So this time, we'll be introducing a course that's full of challenges, with lots of uphill climbs, that takes you around Nabari's famous scenic spots and autumn foliage spots, and also visits Soni Plateau, a famous spot for pampas grass near the Nara and Mie prefectural border!

Course: NabariCity- Soni Plateau
Mileage: 57.2km
Difficulty: ★★★★☆ *4.5

Interview report: Cycling to the Nabari/Soni area. A greedy course to enjoy autumn leaves, pampas grass, and hot springs

IseCity, located at the base of IseJingu Grand Shrine, is one of Mie Prefecture's leading tourist destinations. It is also dotted with popular sightseeing spots, such as IseJingu Geku and Naiku Shrine, their Torii-mae town, and Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine, which is famous for Meoto Iwa. These spots are also just the right distance to cycle around!
So this time, we'll be introducing a course with fewer climbs and shorter distances that takes you around popular sightseeing spots around Ise by bicycle, while also visiting "Ise in casual clothes", which is not often featured in tourist guidebooks!

Course: IseCity- Futami City
Mileage: 27.1km

Interview report: IseJingu, Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple), and a road bike tour of Ise's standard tourist spots [Beautiful Country Mie Bicycle Route Part 13 Ise/Futami Edition]