EROICA JAPAN 2025 11th

Izuno-kuni City Mayor Masayuki Yamashita
Honorary Village Mayor of Eroica Village!

Mayor Masayuki Yamashita of Izuno-kuni City has graciously accepted the position of Honorary Village Mayor of Eroica Village in 2025.

As a supporter of Eroica Japan's philosophy of promoting tourism in the Izu Peninsula and raising awareness of cycling culture, Mr. Yamashita has taken on the role of Honorary Village Mayor in 2024. Through the countdown to the ride start, engaging speeches, and generous hospitality towards attendees, he has greatly energized the village. Thanks to Mr. Yamashita’s contributions, wonderful exchanges between riders and local residents, as well as cultural experiences of the Izu Peninsula, have been realized. Eroica Japan expresses its heartfelt gratitude for his willingness to serve as Mayor in 2025 and will continue to promote Japanese cycling culture and the charm of the Izu Peninsula to the world.

NEW Eroica Village - Izu Nagaoka Onsen - Izu no Kuni City

Izu Nagaoka Onsen is a hot spring area consisting of the ancient "Kona Onsen," with over 1300 years of history, and "Nagaoka Onsen," which was established in the Meiji era. It is a place deeply connected to historical heros such as Minamoto no Yoritomo and Hojo Yoshitoki. The area is also known for traditional festivals like the "Nue-Barai- Matsuri" and the "Genji Ayame Matsuri" making it a culturally and historically rich hot spring destination.

With convenient access from various Internatinal Airports such as Narita(NRT), Haneda(HND), Chubu Ceentrea(NGO) and Kansai(KIX), by the Shinkansen and Tomei Expressway, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of accommodations and day-use hot springs, ranging from traditional inns that reflect history to modern hotels, centered around the "Izu Naka Village." Immerse yourself in the Showa-era retro scenery and relax in this luxurious, healing environment for both body and mind.

Regarding Accommodations:

- The official hotels for Eroica Japan are Sakanaya Stay (the event venue) and Kona Stay Izu-Nagaoka (cycle hotel). However, Eroica Japan does not provide support for accommodation arrangements. Please make your own accommodation arrangements through booking websites or by phone. 
- Please find the nearest hotels to Eroica Village from here!
- For questions about whether bicycles are accepted at the accommodation or parking availability during the event, please contact each accommodation facility directly.

DATE : April 12-13, 2025
Address: 1067-1 Nagaoka, Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Pref 410-2211
Contact: 818041000202 
Parking: Izu no Kuni City Hall parking lot (Preliminary/*Number of spaces and parking period are TBD/*Overnight stay in vehicles is not allowed)
Note: There is no parking available for all riders this time. If you are coming by car, please be sure to confirm with your accommodation whether parking is available during the event.

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