Plan Introduction (Fat Bike in the Great Nature of Lake Shikotsu)
This is a fat bike tour to enjoy Hokkaido’s unique nature around Lake Shikotsu throughout the year.
In this tour, you will ride a fat bike born in Alaska to enjoy Hokkaido’s nature around Lake Shikotsu.
Fat bikes are Alaskan-born bicycles that were developed for riding on harsh winter roads.
The tires are wider than normal bicycles, so you can ride freely even on roads that are difficult to ride off-road or on snow.
This tour is available all year round and takes you to the Shikotsu Toya National Park, where 90% of the land is still untouched by nature.
This plan is available all year round and takes you to Nanajo Otaki.
During the green season, the forest roads of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park are full of greenery and offer amazing views that will make you forget about your daily stress.
Riding a fat bike surrounded by greenery is sure to detoxify you!
There are some ups and downs, so if you are worried about your physical strength, we recommend that you get used to the experience beforehand.
In the winter season, we will enjoy fat biking on forest roads where the snow has fallen and the world is a silvery white.
The destination, Nanajo Otaki, has clean water that is used as the source of drinking water for the city.
The experience of riding a fatbike over the snow is a rare one.
As you ride through the forest road, you will definitely feel an extraordinary feeling.
Furthermore, the sight you will encounter at Nanajo Otaki in winter is truly spectacular!
Known as the “Ice Palace,” you can enjoy the gradation of frozen icicles.
This plan is not only for pedaling fat bikes, but also for enjoying a little adventure experience in a nature park in the middle of winter, so please look forward to it!
After the experience, you can use the half-price ticket for the Marukoma Onsen that comes with this plan to completely heal your body from the tour or you can take a stroll around the hot spring town around the area.
You can also take advantage of discounts at nearby shopping malls, so you can buy memorabilia to add color to your trip.
You’ll be given a thorough lecture, so even beginners can participate without worry!
Tour details
Estimated timetables
| Time | Details |
| 9:00 am | Meet, register |
| Bicycle Tour Starts Let’s enjoy the nature of the four seasons and Nanjo Otaki. |
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| 12:00 pm | Done |
*Schedules may change depending on the weather.
Where you’ll be
| Meeting Place |
Guest House Shikotsu Kamui / Ocean Days
Shikotsukoonsen, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0281 Open with Google Map |
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| Notes |
*Meet up 5 minutes before your tour starts. *Parking available on site: April-November/500 yen “Lake Shikotsuko Visitor Center” (Near the meeting spot) will be a good destination with Google Map if you drive. [Access via car] |
Each person: 8,000 yen
Montbell helmet
Fat bike
Insurance fee
Guide fee
Warm drink in winter
Spring to autumn (Late March to November)
– Clothes that are comfortable to move in according to the season (quick-drying shirts and stretchy pants are recommended)
– Hat, towel Sunscreen
– Sunglasses (if necessary)
– Beverages
Winter (December to Early March)
– Warm clothing (winter)
– Warm and comfortable clothing, such as
– Snow wear top and bottom, light down jacket, etc.
– Warm gloves are essential. Ski or snowboard gloves are also acceptable.
– Waterproof trekking shoes, boots, or snow boots are recommended, as you will be descending the stairs of the waterfall.
– Knit hat
– Sunglasses (ski goggles, etc.)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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*Minimum height of 150cm
*Must be able to ride a bicycle for 1 hour and 30 minutes round trip (some ups and downs, gravel roads)
*If you are over 50 years old, you must have ridden a bicycle within the past year.
This document must be signed by a guardian if a minor is participating without an adult.
Please submit to the event staff upon arrival.
Please read FAQ & Cancellation policy before booking
*Upon reservations, please let us know the participants’ height, weight, shoe size, age, and gender.
* In the case of inclement weather, we will notify you about the cancellation via phone as soon as possible.
(Tour will still be held in case of light rain/snow)
* The tour guide has the right to end the tour midway in the due to weather conditions.
* Please make sure to confirm your flight boarding time when you make your reservation. Due to the risk of decompression sickness, please allow at least 12 hours to board after diving.
You will not be able to participate if the flight scheduled is within 12 hours. Subject to a charge of 100% cancellation fee.
*Medical history that may affect diving
If you have had surgery or been hospitalized due to respiratory failure, such as pneumothorax, pneumonia, or asthma, a doctor’s note is required.
-If you’re visiting by car
70 min drive from Sapporo,
40 min drive from New Chitose Airport,
30 min drive from Tomakomai.
Please set your navigation destination to “Shikotsu Onsen”
and head towards the shotengai parking lot to arrive at “Guest House Shikotsu Kamui”
– If you’re visiting by bus
Please get off at the “Shikotsu Onsen” bus stop.
You should see a shotengai (market st)on the left.
Look for the sign near the center area of the parking lot.
Approx. 1 min walk from the bus stop.
– If you’re visiting by taxi (all costs are estimates)
From Chitose: 3,000-5,000 yen
From Sapporo: 7,000 yen
* Please note the following if you’re using public transport:
– Express trains between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport is about 40 min
– Bus terminal #1 at New Chitose Airport
| 8:40 am | ★9:40 am | 11:40 am | ★12:40 pm | 2:35 pm | 4:30 pm |
Chitose Station (JR line) Bus terminal: West Exit #3
| 8:51 am | ★9:51 am | 11:51 am | ★12:51 pm | 2:46 pm | 4:43 pm |
From Lake Shikotsu To Chitose station / New Chitose Airport
| 9:50 am | ★10:50 am | 12:50 pm | 3:45 pm | 5:45 pm |
★ Available only on Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays
If you’re coming by bus, you can participate in the morning or afternoon tour
