[Held Saturday, 12/19] 5th Kurashiki City Rogaining in Chayamachi 〜 A city-walking event where you visit checkpoints within the time limit, enjoyable for beginners and families too

The “5th Kurashiki City Rogaining in Chayamachi,” set in the Chayamachi and Fujito areas, will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026.

City Rogaining is an event that lets participants enjoy both the fun of visiting tourist spots and the exhilaration of sports. In recent years, it has grown in popularity among a wide range of age groups, including beginners and families, as an event where participants can enjoy exploring the city while working together as a team.

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About the “5th Kurashiki City Rogaining in Chayamachi”

Scenes from the previous event (Image courtesy of Kurashiki City)

The “5th Kurashiki City Rogaining in Chayamachi” is a walking event combining sports and sightseeing, to be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026, with Kurashiki Municipal Chayamachi Elementary School serving as the start and finish venue.

City roga (city rogaining) is a new kind of event in which teams of one to five people visit checkpoints set up at tourist attractions, cultural properties, restaurants, and other locations around the city within a time limit.

Set in the Chayamachi and Fujito areas, the event offers courses for everyone, from beginners and families looking for a game-like experience that does not depend on fitness level to those seeking a serious competitive challenge.

Two Courses

There are two courses, both with a four-hour time limit.

Athlete Course
Checkpoints farther from the venue are worth more points. This course is for those with a strong competitive focus.
Enjoy Course
You will not know how many points you can earn until you reach each checkpoint. This course is for those who want to enjoy the event as a game.

Date, Time, and Schedule

The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2026. The start and finish venue is Kurashiki Municipal Chayamachi Elementary School (445 Chaya-cho, Hayaochi, Kurashiki City).

The schedule for the day is as follows:

9:00 a.m.　Registration opens
10:00 a.m.　Opening ceremony and rules briefing
10:15 a.m.　Map distribution and strategy time
10:30 a.m.　Start
2:30 p.m.　Finish
2:45 p.m.　Awards ceremony and closing ceremony

Eligibility, Capacity, and Entry Fees

Eligibility
No age restrictions
*Teams of one to five people are eligible; individuals may participate, and teams made up only of junior high or high school students may also participate.
Capacity
75 teams
Entry fees
Adults: ¥3,000
Junior high and high school students: ¥500
Elementary school students and younger: Free

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online via Moshicom. The application period is Tuesday, September 1 to Monday, November 30, 2026.

5th Kurashiki City Rogaining in Chayamachi on Moshicom

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Please also refer to the images below for details about the courses and venue.

Flyer for the 5th Kurashiki City Rogaining in Chayamachi (Image courtesy of Kurashiki City) — Flyer (Image courtesy of Kurashiki City)

A Message from a Kurashiki City Representative

A representative of the Sports Promotion Division of Kurashiki City had this to say about the “5th Kurashiki City Rogaining in Chayamachi”:

Representative

City rogaining is an event where you can get active and refresh yourself while rediscovering the charms of the city. We also recommend stopping by local shops to enjoy delicious food and shopping. Take a leisurely walk and set out to discover the new charms of the Chayamachi and Fujito areas. We look forward to your participation.