Concept
The Kunisaki Peninsula, where the beautiful Japan's idyllic landscape spreads out.
Milk Road, which runs through the magnificent scenery of Aso.
National important cultural property Yachiyoza, Unzen Onsen, where steam is rising from hot springs,
and Saikai Orange Road, which excites drivers.
This rally connects Kyushu's great outdoors and its history.
On the four-day, 1,000km route, drivers and co-drivers will experience the history, Arita ware,
hot springs and Kyushu food, and be welcomed with children's smiling faces.
So we are sure that they can experience the real thrill of a classic car rally
and that it will be an unforgettable journey for them.
Course Points
StartMojiko Station 〜 Usa ~ Beppu ~
Aso ~ Yamaga ~ Unzen ~ Saikai ~
Arita ~ Ureshino ~ Furuyu ~ Munakata ~ GoalMojiko Station
Day1
The rally starts at "Mojiko Station", the first station building designated as a national important cultural property.
It was restored to its Taisho period look in 2019.
We hold a parade run at Nissan Motor Kyushu, then drive on a winding road in the Kunisaki Peninsula
from Usa to Tashibunosho, and at the end of the day,
relax and refresh at Hoshino Resorts "KAI Beppu" overlooking Beppu Bay.
"KAI Beppu"
https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/kaibeppu/
Day2
After a PC competition at Oita Agricultural Park, we go through Yamanami Highway to Aso Milk Road.
We drive through a vast meadow area, then enjoy lunch and Yamaga lantern dance at Yamaga Yachiyoza,
a national important cultural property.
We visit Yamaga Elementary School, where 700 students will welcome us, and Hiraogi Elementary School,
which has 24 students and will be closed next year.
After fun interacting with the children and a PC competition at the Yamaga City Culture Sports Center,
we take a special ferry of Ariake Ferry from Nagasu Port and head to Unzen Onsen
where steam is rising from hot springs.
"Unzen Kyushu Hotel"
https://kyushuhtl.co.jp/en
"Unzen Onsen Azumaen"
https://www.azumaen.com/world/english/
*Participants will stay at separate hotels.
Day3
We set off from Unzen and drive along the coastline of Omura Bay, then compete a PC competition
and receive a stamp at Nagayo Town where mandarin orange groves spread out.
We go up the "Nishisonogi Peninsula" in the northwest of Kyushu, driving on "Nagasaki Sunset Road"
with a view of the beautiful coastline and "Saikai Orange Road",
which has exciting ups and downs like a roller coaster,
then have lunch at the "Olive Bay Hotel" in Oshima,
Saikai City, where Oshima Shipbuilding was founded.
We cross the Saikai Bridge over Harioseto known as one of the three great whirlpools in Japan,
and head to Arita Town via Sasebo.
At the Arita ware shopping resort, "Arita Será", friends from "Tour de Arita" will welcome us.
After experiencing the charms of Arita ware, we drive through the old street of Arita,
then rest up at Ureshino Onsen, one of Japan's best three beautiful skin hot springs.
"Wataya Besso"
https://wataya.co.jp/
"The Hamilton Ureshino"
http://www.hamilton-ureshino.jp/
*Participants will stay at separate hotels.
Day4
After a PC competition at Ureshino Tea Community Square "Chaoshiru", we head to Okawachiyama in Imari,
a hidden pottery village where sheer cliffs create a unique landscape.
After being impressed by the traditional techniques of the Nabeshima clan kiln,
we drive on Route 38 and the Nagasaki Expressway,
then get off at the Sagayamato Interchange and take a break at the quiet hot spring village,
"Furuyu Onsen" standing on the Kase River.
We drive on a wonderful winding route of Hokuten Green Road, and head to the finish venue,
Mojiko Station via Fukuoka City, Koinoura, Munakata, and the Wakato Bridge.
"RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura"
https://www.rihga.com/kitakyushu
Collaboration with "Tour de Arita"
We will hold a collaboration event with "Tour de Arita" in Arita, Ureshino and Imari.It will be a good opportunity to strike up a friendship with local classic car enthusiasts.
Day3
Interacting with participants of "Tour de Arita"
We will experience wonderful pottery, hot springs, and the history and culture of tea of Arita and Ureshino through interacting with local people and participants of "Tour de Arita".Day4
"Tour de Arita" competes in PC competition
Participants of "Tour de Arita" compete in PC competitions in Ureshino.They will experience the fun of time trial competitions with a classic car.
Tour de Arita is a community-based classic car event.
It has been held since 2014 by classic car enthusiasts in Kyushu to pass on the 400-year-old ceramic culture and to introduce the charms of "Arita Town", which has a long history of overseas trade, to the world.
Cheer up the local areas! Connect smiles!
JAL Furusato Project
Japan Airlines is planning to dispatch JAL Furusato supporters to each placeand provide an opportunity to interact with the participants to children and the local people.
Route
Route SpotsDay111/24<Thu.>
- Mojiko Station (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)Arrival 10:30
Start 12:00 - Sakaemachi Gintengai (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)12:10
- - Nissan Motor Kyushu* (Kanda Town, Fukuoka Prefecture)12:50
13:20 - Usa City Office (Usa City, Oita Prefecture)14:10
14:30 - RURU PARK [Oita Agricultural Park] (Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture)15:25
15:40 - KAI Beppu (Beppu City, Oita Prefecture)16:20
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- Arrival
- 10:30
- 12:10
- 12:50
- 14:10
- 15:25
- 16:20
- Start
- 12:00
- -
- 13:20
- 14:30
- 15:40
- -
Day211/25<Fri.>
- KAI Beppu (Beppu City, Oita Prefecture)Arrival -
Start 07:00 - RURU PARK [Oita Agricultural Park] (Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture)07:35
07:50 - Rest House Yamanami (Kusu-gun, Oita Prefecture)09:05
09:25 - Kamoto Community Center (Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture)10:52
11:05 - Yamaga Elementary School* (Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture)11:15
12:00 - Yamaga Kiya Honten (Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture)12:05
12:10 - Yachiyoza (Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture)12:10
13:20 - Yamaga City Culture Sports Center (Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture)13:26
13:30 - Hiraogi Elementary School* (Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture)13:40
14:15 - Nagasu Port Ferry Terminal (Nagasu Town, Kumamoto Prefecture)15:10
15:50 - Taira Port Ferry Terminal (Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture)16:30
16:40 - Unzen Onsen (Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture)17:05
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- Mt.Resort Unzen Kyushu Hotel
- Unzen Onsen Azumaen
- Arrival
- -
- 07:35
- 09:05
- 10:52
- 11:15
- 12:05
- 12:10
- 13:26
- 13:40
- 15:10
- 16:30
- 17:05
- Start
- 07:00
- 07:50
- 09:25
- 11:05
- 12:00
- 12:10
- 13:20
- 13:30
- 14:15
- 15:50
- 16:40
- -
Day311/26<Sat.>
- Furuyu Parking Lot (Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture)Arrival -
Start 08:15 - Unzen City Chijiwa Farmer's Market (Unzen City, Nagasaki Prefecture)08:35
08:40 - Nagayo Recreation Park Nagayo Town Gymnasium
(Nagayo Town, Nagasaki Prefecture)09:50
10:10 - Saikai City Oseto Sports Park (Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture)11:15
11:50 - Masago Harbor Road* (Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture)12:30
12:40 - Olive Bay Hotel (Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture)12:45
13:35 - Masago Harbor Road* (Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture)13:30
13:55 - Saikai City Office Oshima Branch (Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture)14:00
14:05 - Arita Será (Arita Town, Saga Prefecture)15:10
15:55 - Ureshino Onsen Shopping Street (Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture)16:35
- - Ureshino Onsen (Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture)16:40
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- Ureshino Onsen Wataya Besso
- Ureshino Onsen The Hamilton Ureshino
- Arrival
- -
- 08:35
- 09:50
- 11:15
- 12:30
- 12:45
- 13:30
- 14:00
- 15:10
- 16:35
- 16:40
- Start
- 08:15
- 08:40
- 10:10
- 11:50
- 12:40
- 13:35
- 13:55
- 14:05
- 15:55
- -
- -
Day411/27<Sun.>
- Ureshino Onsen Wataya Besso (Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture)Arrival -
Start 07:30 - Ureshino Tea Community Square "Chaoshiru"*
(Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture)07:35
07:45 - Imari Okawachiyama (Imari City, Saga Prefecture)08:30
08:40 - Furuyu Onsen ONCRI (Saga City, Saga Prefecture)09:40
10:05 - RKB Mainichi Broadcasting (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)11:10
11:20 - SPEED PARK Koinoura (Fukutsu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)12:10
12:20 - Uoya Bekkan (Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture)12:40
13:30 - Mojiko Station (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)15:10
15:45
- Arrival
- -
- 07:35
- 08:30
- 09:40
- 11:10
- 12:10
- 12:40
- 15:10
- Start
- 07:30
- 07:45
- 08:40
- 10:05
- 11:20
- 12:20
- 13:30
- 15:45
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
Outline
Event Name | Classic Japan Rally 2022 MOJI |
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Event Location | Kitakyushu City / Kanda Town / Usa City / Beppu City / Minamioguni Town / Yamaga City / Nagasu Town / Unzen City / Nagayo Town / Saikai City / Arita Town / Ureshino City / Saga City / Fukuoka City and surrounding areas |
Event Schedule | Total 4 days - Rally on Thursday, November 24 ~ Sunday, November 27, 2022 *Start at Mojiko Station (Kitakyushu City) on Thursday, November 24 at noon. *Goal at Mojiko Station (Kitakyushu City) on Sunday, November 27 at 3pm. |
Participants | 40 cars |
Eligible Vehicles |
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Rally Rule |
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Competitions | 60 sections |
Hosted By | General Incorporated Association Classic Japan Rally |
Planning & Management | IM:PRES:SION (Impression Co., Ltd.) |
Sponsors | Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. / YANASE & CO., LTD. / YANASE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS CO., LTD. / MAC MECHANICS TOOLS Co., Ltd. / Nihon Michelin Tire Co., Ltd. / MOTUL Japan K.K. / Porsche Japan KK / FUKUZO.Inc / Kitamura Co., Ltd. / Y2 CO., LTD. / Premium Car Care Japan K.K. / SATOH GROUP / Team Nino / NINKI INC. / Hayashi Farm / Ozawa Clinic / Safety Life・EG WayOut / Safety Life・GO&FUN NAGOYA / KJ Holdings / Link, INC. / TREMEZZO CO,.LTD. / Walter Wolf Racing Japan / Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. / TODOROKI TOMOHIRO / Nihon Densan Inc. / Orthodontic Office Uryu / CAVALLERIA / MAHLE Trading Japan Co., Ltd. / Shonan Historic Car Club / Stellantis Japan Ltd. |
Under the Auspices | Japan Tourism Agency Fukuoka Prefecture / Oita Prefecture / Kumamoto Prefecture / Nagasaki Prefecture / Saga Prefecture / Kitakyushu City / Kanda Town / Usa City / Kitsuki City / Beppu City / Yamaga City / Unzen City / Nagayo Town / Saikai City / Ureshino City |
Facility Cooperation | Mojiko Station / Former Dalian Sea Route Warehouse / Sakaemachi Gintengai / Nissan Motor Kyushu / Kitsuki City Yamaga Elementary School / Beppu Onsen KAI Beppu / RURU PARK (Oita Agricultural Park) / Rest House Yamanami / Yamaga Kiya Honten / Yamaga Yachiyoza / Yamaga City Yamaga Elementary School / Yamaga City Hiraogi Elementary School / Ariake Ferry / Unzen Kyushu Hotel / Unzen Onsen Azumaen / Olive Bay Hotel / Cooperative of Arita Ceramics Wholesale Commercial Park / Ureshino Onsen Shopping Street / Ureshino Onsen Wataya Besso / Ureshino Onsen The Hamilton Ureshino / Ureshino City Chaoshiru / Okawachiyama / Furuyu Onsen ONCRI / RKB Mainichi Broadcasting / SPEED PARK Koinoura / Uoya Bekkan / RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura / JTB Corp. / ACHAFR |
Media Cooperation | AUTO MESSE WEB / Response / Car Life Essayist: Yumi Yoshida / SHIRO Co., Ltd. - Octane Japanese Edition Editorial Department |
Photographers | Naoya Murata / Kenji Yamaguchi / PRESIDE / Nihon Densan Inc. |
Provision Cooperation | NASC / Takaharu Ito Laboratory of Wako University |
Poster | Tomohiro Todoroki |
About "Model Year Coefficient" and "Classified"In Classic Japan Rally 2022 MOJI, the "Model Year Coefficient" is applied to the overall results.The results for each class are ranked based on "Classified". ■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 ■Results for Each Class : "Classified" conducted 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. 《How to Divide Class》 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. |
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For Preventing Coronavirus SpreadParticipants are kindly requested to follow the rules below.
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What Will Happen to the Event
Considering all the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 as of October 24, we have decided to hold Classic Japan Rally 2022 MOJI. |
To all participants
Participation Guide
Travel Period
Thursday, November 24 - Sunday, November 27, 2022
Travel Fee
760,000 yen per vehicle for a crew of two, tax included.
*There will be an extra charge of 100,000 yen if you use one room per person (two rooms).
The complete package for a crew of two includes :
- Accommodation fee (one room for two persons)
- Four nights (Thursday, 24, Friday, 25, Saturday, 26, and Sunday, 27)
- Meals
- Thursday, 24 - lunch & dinner
- Friday, 25 - breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Saturday, 26 - breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Sunday, 27 - breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Monday, 28 - breakfast
- Award Ceremony & Farewell Party
- Commemorative gifts, etc.
Conditions for Participation
Those who can participate with a participating vehicle specified by the event.
Those who are qualified to participate in the events approved by the organizer.
Maximum Number of Participants
80 people (40 cars) *Minimum number of participants: 70 people (35 cars)
Tour Conductor
A tour conductor will not accompany you. Local staff will guide you during the event.
Accommodation
Thursday, November 24
KAI Beppu (Japanese-style room)
Friday, November 25
Unzen Kyushu Hotel (twin room)
Unzen Onsen Azumaen (Japanese-style room or Japanese-Western room)
*Participants will stay separately at any of the hotels.
Saturday, November 26
Wataya Besso (Japanese-style room or twin room)
The Hamilton Ureshino (Japanese-style room or twin room)
*Participants will stay separately at any of the hotels.
Sunday, November 27
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura (twin room)
*The hotels may change if you use one room per person.
Practice Run
Thursday, November 24 from 8:30 to 10am
Moji Port quay area
Car Inspection & Check In
Thursday, November 24 from 8 to 10am
Moji Port Former Dairen Route Terminal
*For the first time participants, we have prepared the Beginner's Briefing.
Award Ceremony
Sunday, November 27 at 6pm at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura
Dress Code:
Ladies: Nice & casual
Gentlemen: Casual (jacket required)
When You Apply
Please be sure to read the "Travel Terms and Conditions" and the "Standard Terms and Conditions of Travel Contracts" before applying.
Travel Planning & Conduct
Impression Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa Governor Registered Travel Agency No.2-1203
〒220-8119 19F Landmark Tower, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Tel : 045-900-0322
Email : info@classicjapan.jp
Hours : 10am - 17pm (except weekends and holidays)
Contact Person : Sagawa / Tamokami / Ayabe
Certified Domestic Travel Service Supervisor : Masamichi Okano
A certified travel service supervisor is responsible for transactions at a sales office that handles your travel. If you have any questions regarding this travel contract, please contact the certified travel service supervisor during the above business hours.