SELF-GUIDED TOURS HOKKAIDO

These tours require 4 riders to confirm.
Solo riders are free to join any open departure date.
The tours depart every Saturday, starting 2nd Saturday in May 2026 until the 1st Saturday in October 2026.
Start your adventure by flying into either Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) or New Chitose Airport (CTS) and make your way to Furano. After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, set off on your mini adventure!
All tours allow you to cycle luggage free! You concentrate on cycling on a choice of a traditional road bike, a hybrid or an e-bike. Meanwhile we dutifully transport your luggage to your daily hotel. Authentic Hokkaido culture and comfort feature in our chosen accommodations.
Routes have been carefully selected to showcase the best corners of the island - the landscapes, the people and the wildlife.

Testimonials

"What a wonderful bike tour! Air Bike Tours provided excellent route guidance, accommodations, and overall support during my seven day ride in the Asahidake area of Hokkaido, Japan. This trip featured an amazing combination of cycling, onsen (Japanese baths), and delicious meals, not to mention day after day of amazing scenery. This is a trip that will never be forgotten. Many thanks to Gareth and Rika for being such amazing hosts. Highly recommended!"

Michael VanLonkhuysen, July 2025
"We had an amazing time time cycling the Rolling Hills of Hokkaido. From the bikes, the routes to the accomodation, everything was really well organised. The accomodation and food was second to none. We would not hesitate to recommend this trip to anyone wanting a scenic and enjoyable cycling holiday."

Alan Johnson, June 2025
“A holiday of a lifetime… Cycling with Cycle Japan gave me deep insight into the unique and special culture of this extraordinary country. I had previously travelled as a tourist on the fast train but this slower, yet energising cycling journey through the extraordinary country was one of my top experiences in a lifetime of interesting travel. Well organised, fascinating route, dramatic scenery, spiritual sites, huge forests, excellent bikes - including e-bikes.”

Jean W, September 2023
"Stunning scenery, locations and things to do, with a very professional support team who were outstanding, well organised, attentive and caring. We visited art galleries, chocolate shops, experienced a tea ceremony, pottery class and the highlight – a drumming workshop. The hotels and lodgings provided a lovely mix of the traditional and resort type accommodation, all had much appreciated onsens. Truly sensational evening meals and breakfasts that gave us insights into the breadth and variety of local cuisines.The coffee stops and snacks were well planned and timed. There was an excellent balance between cycling and experiencing the culture and beauty of this wonderful place. A never to be forgotten experience."

Sarah Lennard, September 2025
"5 Stars for Cycle Japan. Hokkaido is a very beautiful and special place, and there is no better way to see a place like this then on a bicycle. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, waterfalls, onsens, amazing food, and endless sake, what else can you ask for on a bicycle adventure. Air Bike Tours provided us with excellent assistance when riding in the rural areas of Japan. They went above and beyond to make our trip as smooth as possible, even adjusting last minute plans, when the weather was not cooperating. Cheers to both Gareth and Rika, and their driver, Nori!"

Ryan Stolberg, September 2025
"My family and I absolutely loved our Playground of the Gods cycling tour! We were able to see areas of Hokkaido that we would never have gone to ourselves. Of course, those off-the-beaten-track places ended up being our favorites! The Cycle Japan team also chose wonderful food and hotels for us. We really felt like we got to see a side of Hokkaido that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. The cycling itself was also high quality - all of the roads were in excellent condition, and we never had any big issues with traffic. We can’t wait to come back in the future!"

Claire J, 2024