Traffic Restriction Notice – August 30

2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Niseko will be held on August 30, 2026.
Due to this, there will be traffic restrictions in some areas, which may affect those traveling around Niseko Hanazono Resort. Please check in advance before your visit.

Traffic Restrictions – Sunday, August 30, 2026

If you are visiting Hanazono on August 30 from 8:05am to 12:05pm, Please check the map below before your visit.

How To Access Hanazono

• Date and Time: August 30, 2026, from 8:05am to 12:05pm
• The South 3 Line Road (connecting White Rock and the Resort) will be fully closed.
• Please use Route 58 for access to the resort and Hanazono Golf (note that there will be one-lane traffic along the way).

For other road closures, please refer to the 2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships official site. 

2026 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Niseko

The UCI Gran Fondo World Championships represent the highest level of competition for amateur road cyclists of all ages from every continent. On Sunday, August 30, the Gran Fondo 140km and Medio Fondo 80km road races will start and finish at Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu.

If you are in the Niseko area, come and watch the race and send warm cheers to the riders!