Route｜JAL Classic Japan Rally 2019 HIRADO

Route

Hirado, where the rally will be held, is located at the westernmost of Nagasaki Prefecture. This Japan's first Western trade port flourished as the center of foreign trade in the old days.

Surrounded by the beautiful blue sea, the historic and romantic city rich in nature and culture is dotted with historical sites and facilities that convey European culture and the history of Christianity.

"Fukuoka" the biggest city in Kyushu which is well known as the center of Kyushu's economy, culture and fashion.

"Imari" flourished as a shipping port for Koimari ware in the old days, and for coal during the heyday of the coal industry.

"Shimonoseki", a strait city located at the westernmost of the main island of Japan, has developed through whaling and puffer fishing.

"Kitakyushu", the second biggest city in Kyushu, is well known for Moji Port facing the Kanmon Straits and the government-managed Yawata Steel Works designated as a World Heritage site.

In addition to these representative ares of Kyushu,
our rally visits Akiyoshidai, Nagato City, and Shimonoseki City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, driving along the coast of the beautiful Sea of Japan.

Definitely not to be missed, lets cruise with your classic car under the clear blue sky and magnificent sceneries of Kyushu and feel the amazing atmosphere along with the charming breeze of late autumn in the month of November.

DAY-1

Kawabata Shopping Arcade （Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture）	16:30 START
China On The Park （Nishimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture）	17:30 ～ 18:40
HUIS TEN BOSCH （Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture）	19:30 ～ 19:40
HOTEL EUROPE （Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture）	19:40 GOAL

DAY-2

HOTEL EUROPE （Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture）	07:00 START
Tabira Church （Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture）	08:35 ～ 09:05
Miyancho Shopping Street （Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture）	09:25 ～ 09:45
Kibikida-cho Shopping Street （Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture）	09:30 ～ 09:50
Kawachi-Toge Pass （Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture）	09:40 ～ 10:10
Neshiko Elementary School＊（Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture）	10:15 ～ 10:50
Tachiura Fishing Port （Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture）	11:10 ～ 13:00
Yamada Elementary School＊（Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture）	12:45 ～ 13:25
Tabira Park （Hirado City, Nagasaki Prefecture）	14:20 ～ 14:35
Hotel Okura Fukuoka （Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture）	16:50 GOAL

DAY-3

Hotel Okura Fukuoka （Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture）	07:30 START
Munakata Shrine （Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture）	08:20 ～ 09:00
Kanda Town Office （Kanda Town, Fukuoka Prefecture）	10:25 ～ 10:45
Kitakyushu Airport （Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture）	10:45 ～ 11:05
Moji Port＊（Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture）	11:30 ～ 11:50
Kanmon Strait Museum （Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture）	11:40 ～ 12:30
Moji Port＊（Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture）	12:35 ～ 12:55
Akiyoshido （Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture）	13:50 ～ 14:50
Otani Sanso （Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture）	15:50 GOAL

DAY-4

Otani Sanso （Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture）	07:45 START
Renaissa-Nagato （Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture）	08:00 ～ 08:25
Omijima （Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture）	08:45 ～ 09:05
Senzaki Misuzu Street （Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture）	09:05 ～ 09:25
Motonosumi Shrine （Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture）	09:40 ～ 10:00
Shiokazenosato Tsunoshima （Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture）	10:40 ～ 11:00
Houhoku Sports Park （Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture）	11:20 ～ 11:40
Karato Market （Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture）	12:50 ～ 14:15
Shunpanro Shimonoseki Main Restaurant （Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture）	13:15 ～ 14:15
Moji Port Retro （Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture）	14:40 GOAL

Time and schedule may be subject to change without notice.
＊Please note that this area is not permitted to enter
for general public.

Marine Messe Fukuoka

A complex facility in Hakata with a maximum capacity of 15,000 people. It is used for many different types of events such as exhibitions, sports competitions, and concerts.

7-1 Okihama-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken
092-262-3111
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Reisen Park

A public park in the center of Hakata. It is located in the business district and yet has an open feeling. It is a popular relaxation place for local people.

7 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken
092-419-1063
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Kawabata Shopping Arcade

There are about 120 shops in this approximately 400m shopping arcade. Kawabata Zenzai Hiroba square is well known for displaying the only movable Kazariyamakasa (float).

Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken
092-281-6223
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China On The Park

A facility where you can fully enjoy the charm of Arita porcelain ceramics run by a long-established pottery Fukagawa Seiji Company. There are also classy gallery, café and an outlet shop on site.

111 Haraakeotsu, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga-ken
0955-46-3900
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HUIS TEN BOSCH

HUIS TEN BOSCH is the largest theme park in Japan which reproduces the streets of Europe. You need more than a day to enjoy everything such as the flowers, the lights, the games, and the music.

1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-machi, Sasebo-shi, Nagasaki-ken
0570-064-110
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Tabira Church

A Catholic Church designated as a national important cultural asset by the Japanese Government. Because of its appearance, this beautiful Church facing Hirado Strait is often used for photos and paintings.

19 Kotedamen, Tabira-cho, Hirado-shi, Nagasaki-ken
0950-57-0254
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Miyancho Shopping Street / Kibikida-cho Shopping Street

The central shopping street located in the heart of shopping district of Hirado Island has a retro atmosphere, crowded with lots of vitality. You can also enjoy the nearby scenery of Temples, Shrines and Churches representing Hirado.

Miyancho Shopping Street：Miyano-cho, Hirado-shi, Nagasaki-ken
Kibikida-cho Shopping Street：Kibikida-cho, Hirado-shi, Nagasaki-ken
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Kawachi-Toge Pass

Hirado at 200 meters above sea level representing the prairie has a magnificent view. From Kujukushima and Genkai-nada Sea and from far away the Iki Island can be seen.

39-3 Ono-cho, Hirado-shi, Nagasaki-ken
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Neshiko Beach / Hitotsuku Beach

Well-known for the most beautiful beach on Hirado Island with fine white sand and emerald green-like sea. The blue sea leading to the East China Sea is covering 2 kilometers.

Neshiko Beach：Neshiko-cho, Hirado-shi, Nagasaki-ken
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Hitotsuku Beach：Oishiwaki-cho, Hirado-shi, Nagasaki-ken
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Tachiura Fishing Port

A large port located in the southeast of Ikutsuki Island, northwest of Hirado Island. Mahi mahi (common dolphinfish) fishing in September and October is famous for its salt flow and popular as a fishing spot.

107-2 Tachiura, Ikitsuki-cho, Hirado-shi, Nagasaki-ken
0950-53-1515

Tabira Park

An observatory park overlooking Hirado Bridge. There are numerous playgrounds and a slide with a total length of 40 meters is very popular.

823-1 Kotedamen, Tabira-cho, Hirado-shi, Nagasaki-ken
0950-57-0309
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Hotel Okura Fukuoka

Hotel Okura Fukuoka, which provides a high-quality atmosphere is a suitable hotel for international city Fukuoka. You can relax from your travel, enjoying gourmet food, theater, art, and shopping.

3-2 Shimokawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken
092-262-1111
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Munakata Shrine

In 2017, it has been designated a World Heritage site. With a history dating back to ancient time, it is famous for visitors praying for traffic safety and can receive a prayer when purchasing a new car.

2331 Tashima, Munakata-shi, Fukuoka-ken
0940-62-1311
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Kanda Town

Known for an automobile manufacturer production base. In the east, there is an extended vast coastal industrial area and in the west, there is abundant nature such as Seiryu Grotto and Hirotani Wetland.

Kanda-machi, Miyako-gun, Fukuoka-ken
093-434-1111
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Kitakyushu Airport

The maritime airport located on an artificial Island that extends over Kyushu City. It is located between Kuko Kita-machi, Kokura-Minami-ku, Kitakyushu City and Kuko Minamimachi, Kanda-machi, Miyako-gun. The only 24-hours airport in Kyushu, Chugoku and Shikoku Region.

6 Kukokita-machi, Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka-ken
093-475-4195
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Moji Port Retro

Moji Port which flourished as an International trade port equal to Yokohama and Kobe since the latter half of Meiji Era. A popular tourist spot full of history and romance with its retro buildings that remain its glory days.

Minato-machi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka-ken
093-321-4151
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Kanmon Strait Museum

There is a strait atrium and a strait experience zone based on the concept of a hands-on museum where you can enjoy the entire Kanmon Strait. This is a place where all ages can have a pleasant time.

1-3-3 Nishikaigan, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka-ken
093-331-6700
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Akiyoshido

Akiyoshido is the nation's largest limestone cave that encompasses the Akiyoshidai karst plateau. There are variety of highlights such as "Hundred Dishes" and the massive "Golden Pillar", a one-of-a-kind experience.

3506-2 Akiyoshi, Shuho-cho, Mine-shi, Yamaguchi-ken
0837-62-0305
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Otani Sanso

A long-established "Inn" located in Nagato Yumoto Onsen. In 2016, Otani Sanso hosted the Russo-Japanese Summit. Former Prime Ministers and Empress Akihito (now Emperor Emeritus) has stayed in the past.

2208 Fukawayumoto, Nagato-shi, Yamaguchi-ken
0837-25-3300
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Renaissa-Nagato

A facility consisting of a Proscenium Theater with a maximum capacity of 812 people. There are theater, auditorium and many other cultural facilities and many parks around the complex.

10818-1 Senzaki, Nagato-shi, Yamaguchi-ken
0837-26-6001
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Omijima

One of its scenic natural beauty that represents Kita-Nakato Kaigan Quasi-National Park. The north side of the island is the ocean-carved monolithic rocks which got showered by the rough waves of Japan Sea which earned the nickname "Alps of the Sea".

Senzaki, Nagato-shi, Yamaguchi-ken
0837-23-1137
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Senzaki Misuzu Street

The street was named after Misuzu Kaneko, an author of nursery rhymes and poems. The street atmosphere remains its old fashion appearance.

Senzaki, Nagato-shi, Yamaguchi-ken
0837-23-1137
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Motonosumi Shrine

The shrine is famous for its "123 Red Torii Gates" and for the impressive view. At the main entrance where tall tori gate stands, an offertory box is placed at the top. It is believed that if you successfully throw money into the box, your wishes will come true.

498 Yuyatsuou, Nagato-shi, Yamaguchi-ken
0837-26-0708
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Tsunoshima Bridge

A 1,780 meters long bridge connecting Honshu and Tsunoshima. One of the most beautiful scenery bridge of Japan and the overall view from the bridge is absolutely breathtaking.

Tsunoshima & Kanda, Houhoku-cho, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi-ken
083-786-0234
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Shunpanro Shimonoseki Main Restaurant

Opened in 1908, a long-established Japanese style "Inn", adjacent to Akama Shrine and Emperor Antoku Imperial Mausoleum. You may enjoy the speciality fugu (blowfish) cuisine loved by Hirobumi Ito (the first Prime Minister of Japan).

4-2 Amidaiji-cho, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi-ken
083-223-7181
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Premier Hotel Mojiko

Designer hotel designed by the renowned architect Aldo Rossi. Take a pleasure of the magnificent Kanmon Strait and retro cityscrapes. An ideal sightseeing spot for Moji and Shimonoseki.

9-11 Minato-machi, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka-ken
093-321-1111
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