Departed Tokyo for Nozawaonsen Village!
Here are the four members of HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB♡ who will participate in "The 4100D Mountain Trail in Nozawa Onsen".
From left to right: Hiroshi Yamamoto (Deputy Editor, HOUYHNHNM), Yuri Nakajima (Running Talent), Issey Enomoto (Writer), Hideaki Makino (Beams Creative)
The 4100D Mountain Trail in Nozawa Onsen" offers a total of seven events: 65 km (solo, pairs, relay race), 37 km (solo, pairs), and 14 km (solo, pairs), and can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced runners. The four members of HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB♡s are all talented runners who have completed the 65 km division in the past. In this year's event, Enomoto and Makino will compete in the 14 km solo division, while Yamamoto and Yuri will take on the 65 km solo division.
The car is Jeep's Compass. It is a compact SUV with an urban exterior design that is suitable for the outdoors as well as the city. Jeep, one of the special sponsors of "The 4100D Mountain Trail in Nozawa Onsen," prepared one for HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB♡. Thank you very much for your kindness!
After loading the Compass, we set off for Nozawa Onsen Village!
Exit the Metropolitan Expressway and take the Gaikan Expressway to the Kan-etsu Expressway. Proceed northward to the north.
As we traveled north from Tokyo to Saitama and Gunma on the Kan-etsu Expressway, beautiful mountains came into view beyond our line of sight.
After entering Niigata Prefecture through the 11-kilometer long Kan-etsu Tunnel, exit the Yuzawa IC and take the public road. The route runs through tranquil mountainous areas to Nozawa Onsen Village in Nagano Prefecture.
The Compass is easy to drive, comfortable to ride in, and spacious despite its compact size. The sophisticated interior is comfortable and inviting.
About 4 hours after leaving Tokyo, we arrived at Nozawa Onsen Village! Thanks to "Compass," we were able to enjoy a comfortable drive.
Nozawa Onsen is famous for its ski resorts. Generally speaking, Nozawa Onsen may have a strong image of winter. However, for us, HOUYHNHNM RUNNING CLUB♡s, the image of Nozawa Onsen is completely summer. There are beautiful fields here where you can enjoy trail running to the fullest.
