Higashikawa 1 Day Cycling Tour
Guided day tour from Asahikawafrom
Follow your local guide as you pedal through rice fields, visit a shrine, and local artisans to immerse yourself in the serene beauty and small-town charm of our home town of Higashikawa.
We are no longer taking bookings for this tour
Our team at Adventure Hokkaido is still small and, due to high demand for tours, our guides have little availability for the foreseeable future.
For this reason, we have decided to stop offering day tours for the time being and focus our energy on our Multi-day Guided Tours. As our team grows, we hope to offer day tours again in the future.
For customers who have already booked for this summer, we will still honour your existing booking.
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Tour Duration
1 Day -
Minimum Travellers
4 People -
Accommodation
Day trip -
Tour Starts
Asahikawa -
Included Meals
1 Lunch -
Tour Finishes
Asahikawa
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.
Rental bike & equipment on your Higashikawa 1 day cycling tour
On booking please provide us with your height so we may reserve the most suitable bicycle available. Our rental bikes are a model R-HC of Scheidegg series produced by a Japanese outdoor equipment manufacturer and retailer, mont-bell. It is a lightweight road bike composed of an aluminum alloy frame with a carbon fork with 22-speed gear shifters. We allocate bikes either with drop handlebars or flat handlebars, depending on the size available. Along with the bike, we provide a helmet, a front bag, and saddle cover to provide you with the most comfort.
What to bring on your Higashikawa 1 Day Cycling Tour
Essentials
- Adequate high visibility cycling clothing
- Adequate footwear for cycling
- Waterproof jacket
- Fleece jacket or similar in case of cold weather
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Personal medications
- Travel insurance
Recommended
- Padded cycling shorts (your bum will thank you)
- Cycling gloves
- Familiar snacks to eat during cycling
- Camera
We supply
- Bike & accessories
- First aid kit
- Spare bike parts and tools
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In September, the rice fields of Higashikawa glow gold Photo courtesy of Aaron Jamieson Photography
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Our cycling tour is led by a friendly local guide Photo courtesy of Aaron Jamieson Photography
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Having a short break off the saddle on a quiet road of Higashikawa Photo courtesy of Aaron Jamieson Photography
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At Asahidake Gensui Spring Water park tasting the natural mineral water
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Cyclists looking at Mt Asahidake over Lake Chubetsu
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Glassy surface of Lake Chubetsu Photo courtesy of Aaron Jamieson Photography
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Cycling across the crest of the Lake Chubetsu Dam Photo courtesy of Aaron Jamieson Photography
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With a height we can enjoy stunning views of the surroundings while cycling Photo courtesy of Aaron Jamieson Photography
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Downstream of Chubetsu River, we journey on a bike path Photo courtesy of Aaron Jamieson Photography
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Bike path between the Chubetsu River and rice fields Photo courtesy of Aaron Jamieson Photography
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Cyclist taking a picture of autmn colours
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Toyama Shrine built in 1899 on the foot of Mt Kitoushi, Higashikawa Photo courtesy of Aaron Jamieson Photography
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Rice fields of Higashikawa in early spring
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Cozy lunch at local cafe in Higashikawa
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Rice fields of Higashikawa stretch as far as the eye can see Photo courtesy of Aaron Jamieson Photography