General admission tickets for Mori, Michi, Ichiba are sold out!?
Believe it or not, general admission tickets for this year's Mori, Michi, Ichiba started selling out more than two weeks before the event. Previously, they had been available right up until the event, which goes to show just how high the anticipation is for this year. I imagine there are some people out there who were taking it easy and missed their chance to buy one!
A bicycle is mandatory for the bike-only admission ticket
At Circles, we have been running BIKE to Mori, Michi, Ichiba to support those traveling to the event by bicycle. We also sell "bicycle-only admission tickets," which allow entry through a dedicated bike entrance.
After discussing with the Mori, Michi, Ichiba organizers whether to stop sales of the bike-only tickets alongside the general admission tickets, we decided to keep selling them as a special measure for cyclists. This was to encourage bike participation as a way to ease congestion on public transport, avoid overcrowding, protect the environment, and support local attendees. Sales will resume tonight.
Mori, Michi, Ichiba 2023 Admission Ticket for Bike Arrivals
If you really want to go to Mori-Michi, then let's go by bike!
You can't get in without a bike!
However, you cannot enter with a bike-only ticket if you do not have a bicycle. Originally, we advised that for those who were forced to give up cycling due to bad weather or other reasons, they could still enter through the main entrance without a bike. However, if these tickets are used without a bike as a substitute for general admission tickets, the benefits mentioned above are lost. After consulting with the organizers, we have decided that except in the case of rain, non-bicycle arrivals will be deemed invalid (and no refunds will be given). (We will provide separate instructions regarding refunds for those who have already purchased them.)
We ask for your understanding as this is a measure to maintain the integrity of the system.
How can I arrive by bike?
Since you're at it, why not try accessing it by bike? It should be surprisingly comfortable.
Use the rental/share cycle services at Gamagori Station
Rent a bike at the station and ride over. It's about a 15-minute bike ride from Gamagori Station. Please check the links for details. Note that you cannot make reservations, so be aware that vehicles may run out.
Hello Cycling
https://www.hellocycling.jp/station/aichi/%E8%92%B2%E9%83%A1%E5%B8%82
Guru-Chari
https://www.gamagori.jp/spot/118
Try loading your bike into your car
You can also load your bike into your car, park a bit further away, and approach the event by bike.
Temporary parking tickets for Gamagori Station are also on sale.
Mori-Michi Ichiba Temporary Parking
https://morimichiichiba.jp/map/#t_parking
Try bringing your bike on the train (Rinko)
Bringing a bicycle onto public transport like trains is called "Rinko." By removing the wheels and using a carrying bag, you can bring it on board as luggage.
There are various rules and tips, so please ask us at Circles or Culture Club.
We also hold Rinko workshops.
https://cc-ngy.com/tips/need-to-experience
Try riding from your accommodation or home
If you are staying or living in Toyohashi or Toyokawa, it takes about an hour by bike. It's about 20km and 2 hours from Okazaki. You'll definitely work up an appetite, and the food at the venue will taste even better. It's about 90km from Nagoya; you'll need a road bike for that.
Join the BIKE to Mori-Michi Ichiba Ride Tour
Circles also organizes ride tours where we ride to the venue together. If you're anxious about riding alone or just want to have a fun, group ride, please join us! There are two routes, 50km and 10km. Circles staff will be riding along, so you'll have full support.
BIKE to Mori-Michi Ichiba Ride Tour
https://shop.circles-jp.com/products/bike-to-2023