Lake Shikotsu Fat Bike Experience through the Nature of Chitose

If you are traveling to Chitose, why not try fat biking to enjoy the untouched nature of Hokkaido?

In Chitose, there is Lake Shikotsu, which is called the most beautiful lake in Japan.

Due to the beauty of its water quality, water activities such as clear kayaking and SUP are very popular, but don’t forget about the rich natural environment around Lake Shikotsu.

More than 90% of the site is surrounded by untouched nature.
The scenery of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park and the majestic mountains surrounding the lake are soothing to visitors.

It is difficult to explore such nature on foot, but fat bikes, which are excellent for riding on rough roads, can go not only off-road but also on snowy roads with ease.

Fat biking is a great way to relieve your daily stress, and I highly recommend you try it at least once!

What is the Lake Shikotsu Fat Bike Experience in Chitose?

What is the fat bike, which you can experience in Chitose?

Fat bikes, as the name suggests, are bicycles with tires that are almost twice as thick as those of normal bicycles, and are said to have originated in North America.

In recent years, they have been sold as bicycles for riding on the streets in Japan, and many of you may have seen the kind called “beach cruisers” running on the sand.

Fat bikes can be easily ridden even off-road on gravel or snow-covered roads due to the thickness of their tires, making them perfect for nature walks in Hokkaido where there is still a lot of untouched nature.

Beginners can easily pedal their way through mountain roads and forest paths, making it a great activity for all ages and genders.

Of course it is fun to simply ride around, but if you are going to ride, you want to have an element of adventure.

The fat bike experience introduced by Basho Trip is, of course, designed to tickle your adventurous spirit.

Let’s ride around on a fat bike and meet the mysterious sight of Chitose and Nanajyo Falls.

In this plan, you will take a fat bike ride through the Chitose and Shikotsu-Toya National Park, where more than 90% of the site is surrounded by untouched nature, to reach Nanajyo Falls, where water flows dynamically down from a height of 15 meters.

Riding a fat bike, which is perfect for off-road riding, you will enjoy Hokkaido’s unique nature as you go along.

During the green season, you can enjoy this fat bike ride all year round, and as you go through the course, you can see the greenery and beautiful autumn leaves, which will give you a detox experience that will blow away your daily stress.

In the winter season, the course takes you through a dignified, silvery white world, which has a different appeal from the green season.

And the best part about the winter season is the mystical sight of Nanajyo Falls!

Known as the Ice Palace, the gradation of the frozen waterfalls and icicles is truly breathtaking.

The experience will definitely leave you with memories that will last a lifetime, so if you visit during the winter season, be sure to try the fat bike ride.

In addition to the fat bike experience, there is also a petit adventure in the nature park.
The detail is a secret until you join the tour!

A half-price ticket to Marukoma Hot Spring near Lake Shikotsu is also included, so be sure to stop by there to relax after your experience.

What do I need to bring to Chitose’s Lake Shikotsu Fat Bike that you can enjoy all year round?

Fat Bike Tour in Chitose and Lake Shikotsu also offers other plans to enjoy touring in green season only.

Enjoy the lush greenery surrounding Lake Shikotsu while riding a fat bike with excellent stability, and be sure to be soothed by the overwhelmingly clear and beautiful lake.

After the tour, you can enjoy Hokkaido’s soul food, grilled seafood, and even take a dip in the hot spring, which has the effect of softening the surface of the skin and washing away fat and secretions, to remove the fatigue and sweat from the fat bike experience.

What do you need to wear and bring to fat bike riding in Chitose?

If you are going to experience it during the green season, you can wear comfortable clothes and sunglasses, but if you are going to experience it during the snow season, you need to bring warm clothes!

It is recommended to wear not only easy to move around but also ski clothes and other warm clothes, and waterproof trekking shoes or snow boots.

Conversely, as long as you are well protected from the cold (waterproof feet), you don’t need anything else, so it’s very easy to participate.

The Lake Shikotsu Fat Bike Tour is available all year round, and I highly recommend you to try it when you visit Chitose!