Higashikawa 1 Day Cycling Tour

Tour Highlights

• Cycle along the Chubetsu River while taking in stunning views of Lake Chubetsu and the Daisetsuzan mountains.
• Get an authentic perspective on Japanese rural life from your local English speaking guide.
• Enjoy lunch prepared by locals using locally produced ingredients.
• Visit a master craftsman’s wood workshop.

About Higashikawa

Proudly known as the “Town of Photography”, Higashikawa is blessed with breathtaking natural landscapes. With a population of just over 8,000, Higashikawa is situated within half an hour from Central Asahikawa or Asahikawa Airport and is set amongst at a patchwork of rice paddies against the backdrop of Daisetsuzan Mountains. Two wheels, not four, is definitely the best way to explore Higashikawa and we can’t wait to share our Hokkaido hometown with you.

Who is this tour for?

• Active travellers who enjoy cycling for 3 to 5 hours a day.
• Curious travellers who enjoy a mixture of activities & sightseeing and learning about the regions they visit.

What is the best time to cycle in Higashikawa?

Ride with us and experience the seasonal beauty of Higashikawa. From May to October, discover the rich spectacle of farming in the region such as rice planting. One of our favourite times of the year is early May when the snow capped mountains can be seen in the distance and the colours of the sky are reflected in the water-filled rice paddies. July and August are our warmest months where you can enjoy the sound of cicadas while cycling through lush greenery. From August to September, the rice fields turn gold, making for spectacular photos. After harvest season in late September, the arrival of autumn sets the trees ablaze with colour. Temperatures begin to drop in October with light snowfall in the mountains. For many, November is too cold to cycle outside. We swap our bikes for skis and snowshoes to make the most of Hokkaido’s winter.