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Hokkaido has some of the best cycling in Japan, renowned for its natural beauty, cool temperatures and quiet roads. We are happy to be able to offer guided and self guided cycling trips in Hokkaido to some of the most stunning areas of the island. We can also customize a trip to suit your time frame and accommodation requirements.
(Hike/Bike Tour)
Daisetsuzan, also referred to as “The Playground of the Gods,” is a unique opportunity to ride and hike in Japan’s largest and oldest national park. Climb the highest volcano of Hokkaido and be mesmerized by volcanic plumes of smoke rising to the sky or marvel at the mountain flowers that can only be found in this region. You will cycle through Hokkaido’s Central region, famous for its lavender, quilted flower fields and vineyards.
Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights
2009 Dates:
Sep 24 (Thu) - Sep 30 (Wed)
Price: 282,000yen/person
This tour is also available as a self guided option where you are free to choose your own departure.
This service includes:
Fully equipped bicycles (*Bike rental fee is not included in the price)
All accommodation in hotels and pensions
Maps, cellular phone
Departure briefing
Luggage transfers
Self Guided Price: 150,000yen/person (May- Sep)
Shiretoko Peninsula Tour
This journey in Hokkaido’s east will take you through a breathtaking contrast of landscape that is interwoven with spectacular coastlines, live volcanoes, virgin forests and pristine caldera lakes. You will ride through three of Hokkaido’s national parks including the Unesco World Heritage listed area of Shiretoko which is regarded as the last unexplored region of Japan. Along the way there are opportunities to experience the Ainu culture, the indigenous people of Hokkaido and see archeological sites and artifacts that date back 10,000 years. Each day soak in the hot thermal springs of your hotel after the ride before settling down to an exquisite Japanese dinner.
Duration: 9 days/8 nights
2009 Dates:
Jun 12 (Fri) - Jun 20 (Sat)
Sep 4 (Fri) - Sep 12 (Sat)
Price: 358,000yen/person
On this spectacular trip you will see crystalline caldera lakes surrounded by volcanoes and the dramatic sea cliffs adorning the coast of Hokkaido. You will experience nature’s raw power by seeing young mountains that have sprung up and steaming fumaroles bubbling and emitting hot gases. You will journey to the outdoor enthusiast’s playground of Hokkaido, which offers opportunities for hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, and sea kayaking. Experience a cosmopolitan port city where we cap off the trip with a ride out to the very eastern tip of the island. Combined with nights staying at hot spring hotels, exquisite Japanese food and exceptional service, this journey is sure to pique the senses.
Duration: 6 days/ 7 nights
2009 Dates:
May 10 (Sun) - May 16 (Sat)
Oct 4 (Sun) - Oct 10 (Sat)
Price: 275,000yen per person
What is included on our tours?
Accommodation in hot-spring hotels
Breakfast and dinners
All transport including airport transfers
Luggage transfers and daily route support
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