Classic Japan Rally 2021 MOJI

Concept

The Kunisaki Peninsula, where you can view rich nature and feel the nice autumn breeze.
The Shikoku Mountains, where the range of divine and precipitous mountains rises, and the beautiful coastline of Setouchi.
The concept of our rally is "interacting with people with a smile" along the way
and we connect the areas which have different histories and cultures from Kyushu to Kobe.
This time we will drive on a route of 1,100 km, which is never taken before, over four days.
We will follow various winding roads and the coastline of the Seto Inland Sea alternately
so we are sure that you can experience the real thrill of a classic car rally.

About What is a Classic Car Rally ?

Course Points

StartMoji 〜 Beppu ～ Oita ～ Dogo ～
Setouchi Shimanami Kaido ～ Tosa ～ GoalKobe

Day1

We start our rally at “Mojiko Station”.
The station is the first station building designated as a national important cultural property,
and was restored to its Taisho period look in 2019.
We drive on a beautiful winding road through "Yabakei",
one of the new three scenic spots of Japan,
then head to Beppu Kannawa Onsen where steam is rising from its hot springs.

Day2

We leave Beppu Onsen and head to Oita Agricultural Park where challenging consecutive PC competitions will be held.
We travel around the Kunisaki Peninsula surrounded by beautiful mountains and enjoy interacting with children in Kitsuki City,
then take a ferry from Saganoseki in Oita to Cape Sada in Shikoku.
We drive through Sadamisaki Melody Line while viewing the sea stretching out on both sides of the road,
and at the end of the day, relax and refresh at “Dogo Onsen”,
one of the three oldest hot spring resorts in Japan.

Day3

We leave Dogo Onsen for Shimanami Kaido.
We visit "Oyamazumi Shrine" known as the guardian deity of Japan in Omishima,
then go back to Imabari City via Shimanami Kaido to take a break at the Towel Museum.
Afterwards, we go directly to Tosa Kochi,
taking a mountain-crossing route where you can experience the deep Shikoku Mountains and the magnificent great outdoors.
Enjoy "straw-seared bonito" at the hotel.

Day4

After greeting the statue of Ryoma Sakamoto at Katsurahama Beach,
we drive through a route among mountains in the "Oboke"
and "Koboke" gorges carved out by the torrent of the Yoshino River running through the Shikoku Mountains.
We cross a low-water bridge, and have a relaxing time at "Udatsu no Machinami" in Mima City, Tokushima,
then compete the final PC competition at "Hotel Anaga" on Awaji Island
and head to the finish line in Kobe via the Akashi Ohashi Bridge.

Main areas where the event is staged

: Moji; A port town which has a retro and modern mixed atmosphere.
It's like a scene from the old days from the Meiji to the Showa period.

: Beppu; The city of hot springs known nationwide for Beppu Onsen.
This tourist city is visited by more than eight million people every year and also designated as an international tourist hot spring cultural city.

: Oita ～ Dogo; Kokudo Kyushi Ferry runs from Kyushu to Shikoku.
Dogo Onsen, depicted in the novel "Botchan", is considered Japan's oldest hot-spring resort.

: Setouchi Shimanami Kaido; A bridge route of approximately 60-km long that connects Honshu and Shikoku.
You can enjoy the view of the many beautiful islands in the Seto Inland Sea and the majestic bridges connecting the islands.

: Tosa; Tosa is dotted with scenic spots with a view of the Pacific Ocean including Katsurahama Beach.
Also well known as the place related to Ryoma Sakamoto and you can feel the history of the end of the Edo period.

: Kobe; A port town famous for retro Kobe Kitano Ijinkan and Nankinmachi, and its exotic atmosphere attracts people.
One of Japan's most popular tourist destinations known as a beautiful night-view spot.

Route

Route Spots

Day111/25<Thu.>

Mojiko Station（Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture）12:00　Start
Nissan Motor Kyushu＊（Kanda Town, Fukuoka Prefecture）12:50 ～ 13:30
Usa City Office Innai Branch（Usa City, Oita Prefecture）15:25 ～ 16:05
Ideyu-zaka（Beppu City, Oita Prefecture）16:35 ～ 17:05
Beppu Sanso Kannawaen（Beppu City, Oita Prefecture）16:45　Goal

12:00
12:50 ～ 13:30
15:25 ～ 16:05
16:35 ～ 17:05
16:45

Start
　
　
　
Goal

Day211/26<Fri.>

Beppu Sanso Kannawaen（Beppu City, Oita Prefecture）07:00　Start
Oita Agricultural Park（Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture）07:35 ～ 08:40
Yamaga Elementary School＊（Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture）08:45 ～ 09:35
Saganoseki Ferry Terminal（Oita City, Oita Prefecture）11:00 ～ 11:20
Cape Sada Misaki Port（Ikata Town, Ehime Prefecture）13:10 ～ 13:20
Sadamisaki Hana Hana（Ikata Town, Ehime Prefecture）13:30 ～ 14:40
Ikata Town Ground（Ikata Town, Ehime Prefecture）14:50 ～ 15:10
Emifull MASAKI（Masaki Town, Ehime Prefecture）16:00 ～ 16:40
Dogo Kowakuen Haruka（Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture）16:55　Goal

07:00
07:35 ～ 08:40
08:45 ～ 09:35
11:00 ～ 11:20
13:10 ～ 13:20
13:30 ～ 14:40
14:50 ～ 15:10
16:00 ～ 16:40
16:55

Start
　
　
　
　
　
　
　
Goal

Day311/27<Sat.>

Dogo Kowakuen Haruka（Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture）07:30　Start
Setoda Sunset Beach（Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture）08:50 ～ 09:10
Michi-no-Eki Tatara Shimanami Park（Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture）09:10 ～ 09:30
Oyamazumi Shrine（Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture）09:25 ～ 10:35
Michi-no-Eki Tatara Shimanami Park（Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture）10:25 ～ 10:45
Imabari Castle（Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture）11:00 ～ 11:40
Towel Museum（Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture）11:55 ～ 13:10
Michi-no-Eki Konoka（Ino Town, Kochi Prefecture）14:05 ～ 14:40
Nagoya Chinkabashi（Ino Town and Hidaka Village, Kochi Prefecture）15:10 ～ 15:30
Kochi Athletic Recreation Park（Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture）15:35 ～ 16:25
Kochi Keirin Velodrome（Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture）16:05　Goal

07:30
08:50 ～ 09:10
09:10 ～ 09:30
09:25 ～ 10:35
10:25 ～ 10:45
11:00 ～ 11:40
11:55 ～ 13:10
14:05 ～ 14:40
15:10 ～ 15:30
15:35 ～ 16:25
16:05

Start
　
　
　
　
　
　
　
　
　
Goal

Day411/28<Sun.>

Kochi Keirin Velodrome（Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture）07:00　Start
Kochi Racecourse（Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture）07:15 ～ 07:35
Katsurahama Beach（Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture）07:40 ～ 08:20
Kochi Athletic Recreation Park（Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture）08:20 ～ 09:00
Kochi City office（Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture）08:45 ～ 09:25
River Station West-West（Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture）09:55 ～ 10:35
Wakimachi Udatsu-no-Machinami（Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture）11:15 ～ 12:25
HOTEL ANAGA（Minami Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture）13:05 ～ 14:10
Kobe Harborland（Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture）16:30　Goal

07:00
07:15 ～ 07:35
07:40 ～ 08:20
08:20 ～ 09:00
08:45 ～ 09:25
09:55 ～ 10:35
11:15 ～ 12:25
13:05 ～ 14:10
16:30

Start
　
　
　
　
　
　
　
Goal

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

Entry List

No.	Driver Co-Driver	Car-Model	Year	Photo
1	Kenta Sato Kaito Sato	BUGATTI T35A	1925
2	Kyoto Takemoto Junko Takemoto	BUGATTI T35A	1926
3	Kimio Sato Kimiko Sato	BUGATTI T35B	1927
5	Norifumi Uryu Ritsuko Takayama	BUGATTI T37A	1926
6	×× ×× ×× ××	BUGATTI T37	1926
7	Hidehito Suzuki Koichiro Fukasawa	BUGATTI T37	1928
8	Masahiro Yokota Etsuko Oki	FORD MODEL T	1923
9	×× ×× ×× ××	RILEY 12/4 SPORTS SPECIAL	1934
10	Yoshiaki Ninomiya Reiko Ninomiya	BENTLEY 3.5L	1935
11	Hitoshi Uemura Hayato Degawa	BENTLEY DERBY	1936
12	Shingo Tsutsui Yukari Tsutsui	SIMCA 8 SPORT BARCHETTA	1938
14	Shingo Kojima Akihiko Suzuki	LANCIA PAGANI	1947
15	Takatoshi Kawahara Kazuhide Ide	MG YT Tourer	1948
16	Takatoshi Kawahara Yoko Yukawa	BRISTOL400	1948
17	Yuki Takeda Yukako Takeda	FERRARI 195 INTER	1950	-
18	Hiromichi Fukuda Kohei Hayashida	LANCIA AURELIA B20	1952
19	Kouki Sekido Yoko Sekido	ARNOLT MG TD2	1952
20	Masaki Shimizu Tetsuo Suzuki	PORSCHE 356 SPEEDSTER	1954
22	Nobuo Komiya Yoshiko Komiya	TRIUMPH TR2	1954
23	Takashi Arakawa Kaho Arakawa	TRIUMPH TR2	1954
24	Yutaka Yamamoto Motoko Yamamoto	AUSTIN HEALEY 100BN1	1954
25	Tetsuro Narita Junichiro Narita	MARIANI COLOMBO LANCIA ARDEA 750S	1954
26	Hideyuki Fukuhara Atsushi Hasegawa	TRIUMPH TR2	1955
27	Hiroko Arimura Hiroko Nawata	TRIUMPH TR2	1955
28	Shinya Nakajima Makiko Nakajima	AC ACE	1955
29	Norikatsu Moriyama Yoshinori Takiguchi	PORSCHE 356 SPEEDSTER	1955
30	Takeya Ota Mitsuteru Tsukamoto	AUSTIN HEALEY 100BN2	1956
32	Satoshi Aoki Kiyokazu Minami	MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL	1956
33	Masuo Sawada Ryoko Sawada	PORSCHE 356A	1959
34	Hiroaki Tasaka Akiko Tasaka	TRIUMPH TR3	1957
35	Yasuyoshi Oda Kakeru Yoshimoto	TRIUMPH TR3	1957
36	Tofuku Moriyama Tomoko Moriyama	MERCEDES-BENZ 190SL	1958
37	Satoshi Takikawa Toshihiro Hidaka	PORSCHE 356A	1958
38	Toru Shimada Yushi Hoshino	MGA	1959
39	Hiro Nishiuchi Saruri Kakimoto	DATSUN FAIRLADY SP310	1963
40	Hideo Yamaji Makiko Yamaji	ALFA ROMEO GIULIA SS	1964
41	Yoshiaki Matsuoka Yoko Yajima	PORSCHE 356C	1965
43	Yujin Yusa Naoko Yusa	SIMCA 8 SPORT	1951
44	Shigeru Hikino Noriko Hikino	MAZDA COSMO SPORT	1969
45	Toshihiro Takeda Yasuko Takeda	FERRARI DINO 246GT	1969	-
46	Jun Nishikawa Yasuo Murosaki	FERRARI 365GT 2＋2	1969
47	Katsuhiro Kitada Nahoko Kitada	PORSCHE 911T	1973

Outline

Event Name	Classic Japan Rally 2021 MOJI - KOBE
Event Location	Kitakyushu City / Kanda Town / Beppu City / Kitsuki City / Ikata Town / Matsuyama City / Imabari City / Onomichi City / Kochi City / Mima City / Awaji Island / Kobe City and surrounding areas
Event Schedule	Total 4 days - Rally on Thursday, November 25 ～ Sunday, November 28, 2021 Start at Mojiko Station (Kitakyushu City) on Thursday, November 25 at noon. Goal at Kobe Harborland (Kobe City) on Sunday, November 28 at 4:30pm.
Participants	42 cars
Eligible Vehicles	Vehicle entries must be sports type vehicle (originally) manufactured in Europe or America from year 1919 to 1973. Vehicles must be approved by the Event Organizer. Replica vehicles are not eligible to participate. Vehicles must have a valid number plate with valid car registration and valid period of inspection certificate until the conclusion of the event. Vehicles manufactured in 1945 or earlier will be prioritized in some places or situations, such as where to park or the order of parking. Vehicles participated in Mille Miglia will be prioritized for this event.
Rally Rule	Stamp Rally - Follow according to the route map for all check points to receive stamps. PC Competition - Standard time running measured in 1/1000 of a second and calculated by rounding to the nearest 1/100 of a second.
Competitions	68 sections
Hosted By	General Incorporated Association Classic Japan Rally
Planning & Management	IM:PRES:SION (Impression Co., Ltd.)
Sponsors	Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. / Porsche Japan KK / YANASE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS CO., LTD. / MAC MECHANICS TOOLS Co., Ltd. / Nihon Michelin Tire Co., Ltd. / MOTUL of Japan K.K. / FUKUZO.Inc / Kitamura Co., Ltd. / Y2 CO., LTD. / Premium Car Care Japan K.K. / SATOH GROUP / NINKI INC. / Hayashi Farm / Ozawa Clinic / Shonan Historic Car Club / Safety Life・GO&FUN NAGOYA / Link, INC. / TREMEZZO CO,.LTD. / Vita Co., Ltd. / Team Nino / Walter Wolf Racing Japan / ROUND CONCIERGE / KJ Holdings / Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. / Towel Museum / TODOROKI TOMOHIRO
Under the Auspices	Japan Tourism Agency Fukuoka Prefecture / Oita Prefecture / Ehime Prefecture / Kochi Prefecture / Hyogo Prefecture / Kitakyushu City / Kanda Town / Kitsuki City / Usa City / Beppu City / Matsuyama City / Imabari City / Ikata Town / Kochi City / Mima City / Onomichi City / Kobe City
Facility Cooperation	KITAKYUSHU NIGIWAIZUKURI-KONWAKAI / Mojiko Station / Former Dalian Sea Route Warehouse / Nissan Motor Kyushu / Beppu Sanso Kannawaen / Oita Agricultural Park / Yamaga Elementary School / KOKUDO KYUSHI FERRY / Sadamisaki Hana Hana / Emifull MASAKI / Dogo Kowakuen Haruka / Setoda Sunset Beach / Oyamazumi Shrine / Michi-no-Eki Tatara Shimanami Park / Imabari Castle / Michi-no-Eki Konoka / Kochi Athletic Recreation Park / Kochi Keirin Velodrome / Jyoseikan / Kochi Racecourse / River Station West-West / Wakimachi Udatsu-no-Machinami / HOTEL ANAGA / Kobe Harborland / Hotel Okura KOBE / JTB Corp. / ACHAFR
Media Cooperation	Culture Convenience Club Co.,Ltd. NEKO PUBLISHING Company - Tipo Editorial Department / SHIRO Co., Ltd. - Octane Japanese Edition Editorial Department / Response
Photographers	Naoya Murata / Kenji Yamaguchi / PRESIDE
Provision Cooperation	NASC / Takaharu Ito Seminar of Wako University
Poster	Tomohiro Todoroki
About “Model Year Coefficient” and “Classified” We are introducing "Model Year Coefficient" for overall results and "Classified" for each class results in Classic Japan Rally 2021 MOJI - KOBE. This is our new attempt. ■Overall Results : "Model Year Coefficient" applied Your score is calculated by multiplying the points given to time difference of competition sections of time trial competitions (PC) conducted in the classic car rally and the model year coefficient of your vehicle. 《Model Year Coefficient》 Vehicles with the model year of 1945 or earlier … 1.25 Vehicles with the model year of 1946 to 1957 … 1.15 Vehicles with the model year of 1958 or later … 1.0 ■Each Class Results : "Classified" applied We split participants into different classes depending on their ability based on their results of specified competition sections (Classified designated sections) of time trial competitions (PC) conducted in the classic car rally. Participating vehicles are divided into four classes, and the results of four days are announced for each class (the Model Year Coefficient not applied). Dividing class enables participants to know their current skill level, so no matter which level they are at, they can enjoy competitions more toward a higher rank in the class. 《Results Calculation Method》 Class is divided into three levels depending on the average difference calculated by subtracting the top three worst time sections of each vehicle from valid competition sections. Class A … Drivers with an average time difference of Classified valid competitions of 0.00 seconds or more and no more than 0.07 seconds. Drivers who have finished in the top five overall in the past Classic Japan Rally tournaments. Class A … Drivers with an average time difference of Classified valid competitions of 0.00 seconds or more and no more than 0.07 seconds, and Drivers who have finished in the top five overall in the past Classic Japan Rally tournaments. Class B … Drivers with an average time difference of Classified designated sections of 0.08 seconds or more and no more than 0.15 seconds. Class C … Drivers with an average time difference of Classified designated sections of 0.16 seconds or more and no more than 0.30 seconds. Out of Class … Drivers with an average time difference of Classified designated sections of 0.31 seconds or more.
For Preventing Coronavirus Spread Participants are kindly requested to follow the rules below. Get vaccinated. Report your PCR test result if not vaccinated. Take your temperature by non-contact thermometer when checking in. Wear a face mask. Bring your own towel. Report your health status during the period from two weeks before the event to the day of the event and during the event. Pre-departure PCR test and antigen test. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- Please note that you will not be able to participate if you meet any of the following criteria on the day of the event. You have a temperature above your normal temperature (approximately 37.5℃ or over). You have symptoms of cold such as cough and sore throat. You have a strong feeling of weariness (fatigue) or shortness of breath (difficulty breathing). You have a loss of taste or smell. Your body feels heavy or you get tired easily. You had close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19. Someone in your household or someone who is close to you is suspected to have COVID-19. Within the past 14 days, you have traveled to a country or a region subject to government entry restrictions or observation period after arriving in Japan, or have had close contact with a resident of said countries or regions.
What Will Happen to the Event If Coronavirus Continues to Spread ? Considering all the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 as of October 25, we have decided to hold Classic Japan Rally 2021 MOJI - KOBE. We will take strict measures to prevent COVID-19 infection to hold the event safely and securely.

To all participants

Participation Guide

Entry Fee

730,000 yen per vehicle for a crew of two, tax included.

A complete package for a crew of two :

Accommodation fee (4 nights)
1st night : Thu. November 25 at Kannawaen
2nd night : Fri. November 26 at Kowakuen HARUKA
3rd night : Sat. November 27 at Jyoseikan
4th night : Sun. November 28 at Hotel Okura KOBE: Meals
Thu. November 25 - Lunch & dinner
Fri. November 26 - breakfast, lunch & dinner
Sat. November 27 - breakfast, lunch & dinner
Sun. November 28 - breakfast, lunch & dinner
Mon. November 29 - breakfast: Award Ceremony and Farewell Party; Commemorative gifts, etc.

Practice Run

Thursday, November 25 from 8:30 to 10am
Moji Port quay area

Car Inspection & Check In

Thursday, November 25 from 8 to 10am
Moji Port Former Dairen Route Terminal
*For the first time participants, we have prepared the Beginner's Briefing.

Accommodation (4 nights)

1st night : Thursday, November 25 at Kannawaen
2nd night : Friday, November 26 at Kowakuen HARUKA
3rd night : Saturday, November 27 at Jyoseikan
4th night : Sunday, November 28 at Hotel Okura KOBE