Start your mountain bike ride in the morning, approximately one hour after you’re picked up by air-conditioned minivan from Sapporo.
Upon arrival at the Nopporo Forest Park, you’re fitted with a mountain bike, helmet and gloves. Once you receive safety precautions and instructions on basic mountain biking skills, follow your guide along a mostly dirt road on a loop trail through pristine flatland forest.
Cycle past old-growth trees, where you may spot deer, squirrels, Japanese hares, Hokkaido salamanders, and native foxes, among other critters, that inhabit the wildlife sanctuary. Napporo Forest Park is home to 140 species of birds, including kingfisher and kumagera (black woodpecker), the world’s largest woodpecker with enough beak power to be heard throughout a forest.
Glimpse mountain tracks that experienced racers use for practice, and check out the 60-foot-high (100-meter) Hokkaido Centennial Memorial Tower, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Sapporo city from outside the observatory.
Your half-day tour ends with the return drive to Sapporo with drop-off at the train station or a nearby hotel.
Points of Interest
- Unnamed Road
- Hotel and Sapporo Station pickup/drop-off
- English-speaking local expert guidance
- Comfort of an air-conditioned minivan
- All-inclusive pricing with taxes and charges
- Mountain biking gear rental included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Join us for a leisurely mountain biking journey in Nopporo Forest Park, a wildlife sanctuary and national forest located on Hokkaido. An expert guide will give you a simple introduction before you set off on a mostly flat trail amidst stunning vistas. During your 1.5-hour adventure, spanning roughly 6 miles (10 km), watch for blossoms, woodpeckers, squirrels and deer. The expedition includes round-trip transportation from Sapporo and is limited to a small group of 10 to maintain a personalized touch.
Kindly note: The availability of this tour is seasonal. It is hosted annually from April to October but the dates may vary.
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Recommended height is 1.45m (4.75 foot) or taller
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Please wear comfortable long sleeve clothes, long pants and shoes suitable for exercising. Jeans are not recommended
- Recommended to bring sunglasses or some kind of eye protection
- Please bring your own water (rental bikes have water holder)
- Windbreaker jacket is recommended to bring during spring and fall season
- The mountain bike course may be changed due to road conditions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
