Castle to Castle takes you from one historic landmark to another, weaving through Makuris scenic rural regions with rolling hills and steady climbs. The mix of traditional and ancient Japanese scenery makes this route feel like a storybook journey, with every climb bringing you closer to the next castle.
Punchy climbers will target the routes short climbs to try and create gaps, especially between the castles where the terrain is more challenging. Sprinters will struggle to keep up if the pace heats up on these ascents, leaving climbers with the advantage. Rouleurs may attempt to control the pace, but this route favors those who can attack on climbs.
