• Sapporo - (9:00) Pickup from your hotel or Sapporo station

In the morning, join your small group and guide at the starting point, about an hour after being picked up by an air-conditioned minivan from Sapporo.

• Hoheikyo Onsen - (10:00) Arrival at Hoheikyo Onsen

Once equipped with a mountain bike, helmet, and gloves, you’ll receive safety instructions and basic riding guidance. Follow your guide on a gentle 1.5-hour ride along a mostly paved road, beginning at the upper Toyohira River, where mountain snowmelt swells the waters into the Jozankei valley. Enjoy views above the river canyon and cross a suspension bridge, heading towards Jozankei. Experience a steep, downhill ride to this traditional onsen town, established in 1866 when an ascetic monk discovered its healing waters and opened the spa.

Amidst the forested banks along the abundant Toyohira River, observe steam rising from all directions. Pause to savor snacks like onsen manju, a bun filled with azuki-bean paste, before departing via a steep uphill route.

• Hoheikyo Onsen - (11:40) Return to Hoheikyo Onsen, enjoy a curry lunch and onsen

Your 6-mile (10-km) journey concludes at this natural hot spring, recognized as one of the best hot spring day trips by TripAdvisor. Relax in mineral baths indoors or choose from three large outdoor pools, where you can enjoy panoramic mountain views during a 1-hour soak. Hoheikyo is one of Japan’s few onsen facilities using 100-percent pure waters; the pools are continuously fed by hot springs flowing directly into the baths from the ground. Afterward, satisfy your hunger with a lunch of authentic naan bread and Indian curry — Jozankei’s most popular dish — at the onsite restaurant.

• Sapporo - (14:40) Arrival in Sapporo

Conclude your half-day tour with the return 1-hour drive to Sapporo.

• Hot spring fee
• Mountain bike, helmet and gloves for rental
• Professional English-speaking local guide
• Lunch
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Small bath towel by Hoheikyo Onsen original

• Drinks
• Gratuities
• Big bath towel rental(500 JPY for buying)
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Embark on an enjoyable half-day mountain bike trip, designed especially for beginners, concluding with a rejuvenating dip at Hoheikyo Onsen. A leisurely 1.5-hour bike ride on a smooth paved path takes you through the hot spring town of Jozankei, stopping for a snack. This is followed by indulging in the crystal-clear waters of Hoheikyo’s outdoor baths, and a traditionally loved curry lunch. Transportation to and from Sapporo is arranged for. With a limit of 10 participants, this small group tour ensures a truly personalized journey under the guidance of a professional tour guide.

Please be informed: This tour operates annually, from April to October. The dates are subject to change.

• Minimum age is 10 years
• Recommended height is 1.45m (4.75 foot) or taller
• A maximum of 6 people per booking
• Please wear comfortable long sleeve shirts, long pants and shoes suitable for exercising. Jeans are not recommended
• Recommended to bring sunglasses or some kind of eye protection, change of clothes and bath towel. Bath towel can be buy for JPY500(cash)
• Hot spring facility will have body soap, shampoo and conditioner for you to use for free of charge. If you wish to order additional items such as drinks, you will need to pay in Japanese yen. Credit cards cannot be used.
• 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.