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Chuzenji to Yumoto Onsen (Irohazaka Upper Stage)

Category 3

9 km

Distance

480 m

Elevation Gain

5.3%

Average Gradient

10%

Max Gradient

1478 m

Summit Elevation

The upper Nikko stage from Lake Chuzenji to the Yumoto Onsen basin at 1,478m is the quieter, more refined continuation of the famous Irohazaka switchback ascent — a Category 3 climb of 9km that begins where most cyclists finish their Nikko ascent and continues into the high-plateau landscape of Oku-...

Pro Tip

The Chuzenji to Yumoto stage is best ridden as the continuation of a full Nikko day from the base town — the complete route from Nikko city via Irohazaka to Yumoto is 18km and 960m of gain, a Cat HC d...

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