Inagi: Cycling Routes, Tradition and Yomiuriland

Amusement Park, Sports and Unique Photo Opportunities

Yomiuriland offers numerous attractions for families, including the Bandit roller coaster, which reaches a top speed of 110 kilometres per hour. From the Ferris wheel, you can see Mount Fuji, Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree. A pool area opens there in summer. If you plan to visit this seasonal attraction, check the latest dates.

Sport is also part of the city’s character: Giants Town Stadium is the central facility of TOKYO GIANTS TOWN and opened on 1 March 2025. TOKYO GIANTS TOWN is about a 15-minute walk from Keio Yomiuriland or Inagi stations. The Sky Shuttle gondola connects Keio Yomiuriland Station with the entrance to Yomiuriland; check the latest operating information before your trip.

The Yattawan monument makes for an unusual photo opportunity: place your smartphone on the photo stand and take a picture that looks as though you are controlling Yattawan. Tamana Park in Inagi North Green Park has dedicated facilities for basketball and skateboarding. Inagi Cross, meanwhile, is a cyclocross event held by the Tama River in the same park; check the dates before planning a trip around it.

A Kiln, Its Tiles and Living Traditions

Daimaru was the site of the Kawarayato Kiln, a Nara-period kiln known for firing roof tiles for Musashi Kokubunji. Room 1 of the History Exhibition Area at Inagi City Local History Museum displays tiles actually fired in this kiln, as well as a scale model. This brings the history of tile firing to life both at the historic site and through tangible exhibits.

Traditional performing arts include the Edo Satokagura of the Yamamoto troupe. It is one of four troupes in Tokyo to have preserved this tradition; all four are designated Important Intangible Cultural Properties of Japan. The troupe’s founding in 1373 is attributed to Yamamoto Gonritsu-shi Hironobu, and Yamamoto Yorinobu is the 19th head of the family.

Local customs, too, are tied to specific dates. The snake-weaving event at Myoken-son in Momura takes place every year on 7 August and is said to have begun in 1662. Seven people selected from among former village residents harvest reeds; members of the supporters’ association weave them into a snake about 100 to 150 metres long. It is laid by the torii gate and along the stone steps below Myoken-son. The lion dance at Anazawa Ten Shrine in Yanokuchi is performed every year on 25 August for the shrine festival, while the dance at Aoi Shrine in Higashinaganuma takes place on 1 October. If you want to plan your trip around one of these dates, check the latest event information.

Cycling, Waterways and Walks

For cycling, the city recommends the Tama River Cycling Course and the Minami-Tama Ridge Main Road. The cycling map “Inagi Potari Biyori” features four routes through Inagi City, from beginner-friendly options to more challenging rides. The Tokyo Tama 2020 Legacy Road offers a historic link to cycling: it formed part of the cycling events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and was recognised as a model route under GOOD CYCLE JAPAN in August 2024. Eight cities, including Inagi City, took part in the collaboration established for this purpose.

Inagi Cross adds another dimension as a cyclocross event by the Tama River; the city’s cycling opportunities also attract people from outside the area. The different details answer different questions: the map offers a choice of four rides at varying difficulty levels, while the Legacy Road has a historic connection to the Olympic Games.

For those who prefer walking, Inagi Central Park has preserved Musashino natural woodland and walking trails used for leisurely strolls and health promotion. Kamiyato Shinsui Park was created around the Kamiyato River for nature observation and water play. A walking path follows the river and continues as far as Wakabadai Park.

The Daimaru Irrigation Canal tells a different story. It has been maintained since the Edo period, but its role in agricultural irrigation is gradually declining: sections that are no longer needed are partly being filled in, while others have recently been developed as riverside parks. The waterway extends from Inagi City towards Noborito in Kawasaki City. Today it is managed by the Daimaru Irrigation Land Improvement District, established in August 1952.

Pear-Growing Culture and Choosing Your Holiday Rental

During pear season, orchards in Inagi City sell various varieties directly, drawing many visitors from outside the city as well. Pear cultivation is said to have begun about 300 years ago, during the Genroku era. On a trip to Yamashiro—now in the southeastern part of Kyoto Prefecture—Masuoka Heiemon, a village official from Nagano Village, and Kawashima Sajiuemon brought back seedlings of the “Awayuki” variety and planted them.

These interests offer different ways to plan your trip: cycling routes and park trails, cultural events, local history or a visit to Yomiuriland. Search for a holiday rental based on which of these you want to make the focus of your stay.

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