Around Daisetsuzan 7 Day Cycling Tour
Multi-day Guided Cycling Tour from Shirogane Onsenfrom
Discover the majestic mountains, lush forests, stunning lakes and thermal springs of Daisetsuzan National Park on two wheels on this multi day Hokkaido guided cycling tour.
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Tour Duration
7 Days -
Minimum Travellers
3 People -
Accommodation
6 Nights -
Tour Starts
Shirogane Onsen -
Included Meals
6 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners -
Tour Finishes
Asahikawa
Tour Highlights
- Cycle through the best of Hokkaido’s high country roads.
- Travel on the backroads through the rolling hills of Biei and Furano.
- Relax in Hokkaido’s prominent hot spring resorts, including Shirogane Onsen & Sounkyo Gorge.
- Cycle over the scenic Mikuni Pass, Hokkaido’s highest National Road.
About Daisetsuzan National Park
This guided cycling tour takes place in and around the Daisetsuzan National Park, the largest national park in Japan. Popular with hikers and cyclists from all over the country, the Daisetsuzan area is a perfect destination to explore Hokkaido’s wild and rugged beauty. Starting from Shirogane Onsen at the base of the active volcano Mt. Tokachi, this guided cycling tour covers approximately 354km over 7 days on roads less travelled. Experience real Hokkaido powered by your two legs.
Who is this tour for?
- Active cyclists whose perfect day out is riding on mountainous terrain for up to 70km / 43miles a day.
- Avid cyclists whose perfect holiday consists of a series of cycling on off-beat tracks.
- Adventurous travellers who enjoy rural hospitality staying in Japanese style accommodations with natural hot springs on site.
Around Daisetsuzan Cycling Tour
Itinerary at a Glance
*B: Breakfast D: Dinner
Day 1 (D)
Meet in Shirogane Onsen, Biei
Day 2 (B)
Cycle to Furano – 77km/48miles
Day 3 (B,D)
Cycle to Sahoro – 75km/47miles
Day 4 (B,D)
Cycle to Lake Nukabira – 72km/45miles
Day 5 (B,D)
Cycle to Sounkyo – 53km/33miles
Day 6 (B,D)
Cycle to Asahikawa – 67km/42miles
Day 7 (B)
Finish after breakfast in Asahikawa
This tour is operated in conjunction with Cycling Japan.
Tour Inclusions
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.- 6 nights accommodation on twin share basis
- 6 breakfasts & 5 dinners
- Rental bike (hybrid with flat handlebars or road with drop bar handlebars)
- Other bike accessories (See the equipment section on “Trip Details” page)
- All transport as described in the itinerary
- Snacks and refreshments
- English speaking local guide(s)
- Spare parts and mechanic services
- Support vehicle
Not included
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.- Airfare
- Lunches
- 1 Dinner
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Drinks with included meals
Please note that the stroke on the map doesn’t indicate the actual cycling routes.
Travel to the Meeting Point
Our guide will meet you at 6:00pm at the hotel in Shirogane Onsen. Closest airport is Asahikawa Airport (AKJ). If you’d like to travel from the airport to Shirogane Onsen directly, a taxi is the quickest way, which costs approximately JPY 11,000.
If you’re arriving at Asahikawa by train, you can take a courtesy shuttle from Asahikawa Station to Shirogane Onsen, operated by the accommodation we’re staying on the first night (booking essential). This shuttle departs Asahikawa Station at 1:00pm and 5:00pm, and takes about 40 minutes.
Alternatively, you can also take a bus from Asahikawa JR Station to Shirogane Onsen, which takes 85 min. The bus departs 4 times a day, at 8:35am, 11:20am, 2:55pm and 4:35pm. The cost is JPY 1,220 per person.
You can search train timetable in English on Japan Transit Planner website.
Around Daisetsuzan Cycling Tour Accommodation
DAY 1 | Hotel in Shirogane Onsen | Ensuite | Onsen spa |
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DAY 2 | Hotel in Furano | Ensuite | Onsen spa |
DAY 3 | Hotel in Sahoro | Ensuite | Onsen spa |
DAY 4 | Ryokan in Nukabira Onsen | In-room toilet Shower in onsen |
Onsen spa |
DAY 5 | Ryokan in Sounkyo Gorge | Ensuite | Onsen spa |
DAY 6 | Hotel in Asahikawa | Ensuite | Onsen spa |
What to Bring on your Around Daisetsuzan Cycling Tour
Essentials
- Adequate high visibility cycling clothing
- Padded cycling shorts (your bum will thank you)
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Fleece jacket or similar in case of cold weather
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Personal medications
- Enough face masks for the number of travel days (available to purchase locally)
- Eco-friendly shopping bag and any other item to reduce single-use plastic waste
- Travel insurance
- Passport
- Cash in Japanese yen. Small restaurants and shops in rural parts of Japan do not accept credit cards. Lunch in general costs 1,000-1,500 yen and dinner 2,000-3,000 yen. You can withdraw cash from an ATM at a post office and 7-eleven convenience stores.
Recommended
- Cycling shoes
- Cycling gloves. We can provide these if required.
- Your own helmet, seat and pedals; we supply these but nothing is more comfortable than your own gear!
- Water bottle or hydration system. We provide a cycling water bottle, but you may prefer your own set up.
- Cellphone power bank
- Travel SIM
- Familiar snacks to eat during cycling
- Camera
We supply
- Rental bike, a road bike or a hybrid bike of your choice
- A helmet if needed. It is compulsory to wear one on our tour.
- Front bag for hybrid bike (8L volume), or
- Seat post bag for road bike (6L volume)
- Spare tube, tyre levers, multi tool, pump, and flat patches are placed in the bag
- All the bikes are equipped with front and rear lights, and cycle computers
- Support vehicle
- Water and snacks
- First aid kit
- E-bike is available for an additional charge of ¥20,000
Please note that you will be asked to show your passport when checking in accomodation in Japan. It is a requirement for accommodation providers to take a photocopy of the passport of international visitors.
Rental bike & equipment on your Around Daisetsuzan Cycling Tour
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Shirahige Waterfall
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Biei Blue Pond
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Cycle along birch lined roads
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Riding through the Biei hills
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We stop at local flower farms
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The Daisetsuzan mountains provide a stunning backdrop
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Farmland on the Tokachi plains
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Dinners feature local produce
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Views of the Daisetsuzan Mountains
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Ride through mountain flanked forests
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Scenic Mikuni Pass
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Riding above the treetops
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Smooth cycling paths amongst the rice fields
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Encounter native wildlife
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Cycling in Hokkaido with mountain views