Bicycle Touring is the best to enjoy nature of Sapporo
When you visit Sapporo, you probably want to visit food spots and sightseeing spots, but we also recommend cycling to experience the magnificent nature of Hokkaido.
Feel the breeze blowing through the grasslands, ride your bike to the horizon, and taste the local delicacies in the places you visit… this is the kind of experience that only a cycling experience can offer.
What is bicycle touring like in Sapporo?
Our expert guides with a wealth of experience in teaching will guide you through the cycling experience in Sapporo, making it easy for beginners and those who don’t have any local knowledge of the city.
Although the course is fixed by the plan, the guide will adjust the distance and course according to the experience and physical strength of the participant, so you can participate without worry.
In addition, Bashō trip provides a variety of cycling plans to meet the needs of customers who want to ride on a course with lots of flowers and grasses, or who want to buy a souvenir to take home with them!
Let’s take a look at a little bit of what you can actually experience.
Flower garden is a must-see ! Cycling on Palette Hill
If you come to Sapporo, you have to enjoy the colorful nature that spreads over the vast land!
Cycling on the hills of Pallet, near New Chitose Airport, where you can enjoy a variety of flowers and grasses from season to season will be must-do.
In this plan, your guide will take you around Palette Hill to see some of the most spectacular views that you may not see in your guide book. One of the key points is that the scenery is different depending on the time of year you visit.
You can enjoy the colorful flowers and grasses of Hokkaido, meet horses at the local farm along the way, and visit a soup curry restaurant recommended by the guide at lunchtime.
The guide will adjust the distance between 15 and 30km, so this plan is especially recommended for beginners who have never ridden a road bike before. There’s so much to see!
Bicycle touring where you can see vineyards and buy whiskey souvenirs
The bicycle touring doesn’t stop at the Sapporo area, you can enjoy a variety of different views.
Next up is a cycling tour in the towns of Niki and Yoichi, located in the southwest of Hokkaido.
Free transportation from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport is available, so there is no need to rent a car for the cycling experience.
You can enjoy cycling in Niki in September or October when the grapes are ripe and you can enjoy the rich aroma of the grapes along the way.
One thing you should be aware of when cycling in Hokkaido is the “Hokkaido-ness” that you can feel through your nose.
One of the most fun things about cycling is that you can not only see the beauty of the scenery from your eyes, but you can also feel the smell of Hokkaido.
The town of Yoichi has a distillery for Nikka Whisky and a winery for Yoichi Wine, which is a must for those who love to drink. If you stop by after the course, you can enjoy a tasting as well.
Cycling from Sapporo to Lake Toya, one of the three major scenic spots in Hokkaido.
Bicycle touring in Sapporo can also be enjoyed at Lake Toya, one of Japan’s 100 most scenic spots and one of Hokkaido’s top three.
Lake Toya is also famous as the site of the World Triathlon and is a great place for cycling.
It’s no exaggeration to say that cycling is a unique experience in Hokkaido, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature in all four seasons while viewing the crystal clear lakeside.
For those with experience, you will also have the opportunity to try your hand at Mount Showa Shinzan, which has been designated as a special national natural monument.
It took about two years for the ground to rise to its current size due to an earthquake that occurred in 1934, and this dynamic volcano, which is rare in the world, is worth seeing.
For an extra fee, you can also try picking fruits in season.
This course is especially recommended for those who want to experience the various aspects of Hokkaido.
What to wear to experience cycling in Sapporo?
When you think of cycling in Sapporo, the first thing to worry about is what you’re wearing.
Many people may imagine you’re wearing a sporty uniform.
But don’t worry, you don’t need to wear sporty clothes for the experience on the Bashō trip.
As long as you wear comfortable clothing and shoes, you can rent bicycles and helmets, so you can start experiencing it right away.
The most important thing to note is that you need to wear something that is not susceptible to wind resistance.
Also, women should take care not to wear shoes with heels. Please wear safe cycling clothes and enjoy the cycling experience in Sapporo!
If you go to Sapporo, you should try bicycle tour!
In addition to enjoying the vast landscape of Hokkaido, you can also try your hand at wild mountain biking off-road in the mountains and beyond!
It’s nice to be able to choose a variety of cycling experiences, depending on what kind of experience you want to have on your Sapporo trip.
It is recommended to visit fancy restaurants and rent a car, but the cycling experience that you can enjoy with the five senses will be unforgettable.
We hope you’ll try bicycle touring that will allow you to actively enjoy sightseeing in Sapporo.
