Feel the fresh Hokkaido breeze as you ride through the area on a rented bicycle!
Bicycling is an exhilarating and recommended way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hokkaido. There are many landscapes that can be seen only by bicycle. There is a wide range of rental bicycles available in Hokkaido, so you can enjoy cycling with ease. In this issue, we will introduce recommended cycling courses in Hokkaido by area. Please enjoy your cycling trip in the magnificent nature while refreshing your mind and body!
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Rent a bicycle. Electric bicycles are available.
Bicycles can be rented at tourist information centers, roadside stations, hotel and activity facilities, and bicycle rental shops. There are also an increasing number of shared bicycle rental services in town, making it easy to rent and return bicycles. There are also bicycles with electric power assist available for rent that make riding up hills easier, so be sure to give them a try.
Central Hokkaido area with many popular tourist destinations and hot spots.
- Sapporo City
- Porokuru is a shared bicycle rental store in Sapporo. You can rent a bike at any port (dedicated bicycle parking lot) in Sapporo and return it at any port you like. There are more than 50 ports scattered throughout the city center of Sapporo, making it convenient for sightseeing. The electrically power assisted bicycles make it easy to get around.
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- Jozankei
- Jozankei is surrounded by rich nature in each of the four seasons. There are many attractive spots to visit. If you rent a bicycle with electric power assist, you can easily enjoy cycling to Jozankei Dam and Hakkenzan area.
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- Lake Shikotsu
- Lake Shikotsu is crystal clear and the lake water glows blue. The area around Lake Shikotsu is ideal for cycling. From the lakeside, you can enjoy the spectacular view of Mount Tarumae and Mount Fuppushi.
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- Otaru
- Bicycle rental facilities are located near Otaru Station. All bicycles are made by Bridgestone, and there are a wide variety of bicycles, including those with electric assist and three-speed transmission. It is also nice to know that you can leave your baggage with us. Enjoy exploring stylish Otaru.
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- Niseko
- You can enjoy cycling in the Niseko area with its magnificent natural beauty. Electric bicycles make it easy to ride even in the city with many hills. There are many photo-worthy spots in Niseko, so when you find your favorite scenery, be sure to take a commemorative photo. Take your time and enjoy cycling in Niseko.
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- Shiraoi
- Shiraoi is a town where you can experience the rich nature and Ainu history and culture. Renting a bicycle is easy! Just fill out an application form at any of the bike rental locations and no reservation is required. Please enjoy cycling around the beautiful town of Shiraoi including Lake Poroto.
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Southern Hokkaido area with beautiful nature, history and romance
- Onuma Park
- Onuma Park, with its abundant nature and beautiful lakes, has a 14-km-long circular path that can be cycled around the park. In addition to electric bicycles and mountain bikes, there are also a wide variety of tandem bicycles for two riders and bicycles for children. The whole family can enjoy cycling together.
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- Hakodate
- "Hakorin♪" is a rental bicycle with electric power assist. Hakodate's popular sightseeing spots can be efficiently explored by bicycle. Hakodate is known as a city with many beautiful hills, and even the steepest hills can be easily climbed. It is easy to stop at places of interest on a bicycle, which is recommended.
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Northern Hokkaido area with spectacular views between the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan
- Asahikawa
- Bicycle rentals are available at the Asahikawa Tourism and Local Product Information Center across from JR Asahikawa Station. Near Asahikawa Station, there is a well-maintained cycling path along the Chubetsu River, where you can enjoy cycling while taking in the magnificent scenery of the Daisetsu and Tokachidake mountain ranges.
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- Kamifurano
- Kamifurano offers beautiful scenery such as beautiful lavender fields and majestic Tokachidake Mountain. The roads are well paved, so you can enjoy an exhilarating cycling tour! The famous Roller Coaster Road is very powerful.
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- Furano, Biei
- There is a cycling road that spans six municipalities around Furano, and it is a great feeling to ride through beautiful scenery such as "Patchwork Hill" and lavender fields! There are numerous cycling stores in Biei, making it easy to enjoy cycling.
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- Wakkanai, Rishiri, Rebun
- Bicycles can be rented in the town of Wakkanai and on the outlying islands of Rishiri and Rebun! The "Path of White Shells" in Wakkanai, paved with scallop shells, is beautiful, and the "Soya Hills" are also wonderful. Rishiri Island has beautiful and magnificent coastal scenery, and Rebun Island has many spectacular spots. A bicycle trip is also recommended, as you can easily travel at your own pace in any of these areas.
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Eastern Hokkaido area overflowing with powerful natural attractions
- Kushiro
- In the Kushiro area, you can enjoy cycling while enjoying the seasonal changes in the marshlands and rice paddies. There are also bike rental facilities where you can return your rented bike, so please make use of the bike rental service according to your needs.
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- Abashiri
- There are many cycling courses where you can tour around popular sightseeing spots in Abashiri City, such as the Abashiri Prison Museum, or enjoy the beautiful scenery and panoramic view of the Sea of Okhotsk! You can rent bicycles at the roadside station for your convenience. We hope you will enjoy the various courses.
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- Mashu, Kawayu
- Great nature spreads out in the Lake Mashu and Kawayu Hot Spring areas. There are a variety of cycling courses that can be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced cyclists, ranging from slow, beautiful rural landscapes to undulating mountain pass paths. Many guided cycling tours are also available. We encourage you to participate.
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- Akan
- Lake Akan is one of Hokkaido's most popular tourist destinations. There is also a hot spring resort on the southern shore of the majestic lake. Cycling is a great way to visit the lake, sightseeing boats, observatory, hot springs, and footbaths! A bicycle with electric power assist allows you to sightsee at a leisurely pace, even a little further afield.
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- Shiretoko
- Shiretoko has some of the most spectacular nature in Hokkaido. Bicycle rentals include authentic road bikes and MTBs. Off-road tours and downhill tours through the wilderness led by nature guides are popular. Enjoy a special time riding a bicycle through Shiretoko's magnificent wilderness.
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- Tokachi
- Tokachi offers a rich expanse of nature. Using the provided cycling map, you can enjoy the city of Tokachi and its delicious cuisine. The exhilaration of biking through the straight and straight roads will surely be one of the most memorable experiences of your life.
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