湖ろうふく当別

Recommended cycling routes

Check out these recommended cycling routes in Ishikari City, Tobetsu Town,
Shinshinotsu Village and Mashike Town. Take your time and enjoy exploring the area. You
can even combine different courses and stay at local accommodation along the way.

知来
To Domin-no-Mori

Ishikari

Solii, a historic guesthouse■■■ S Course:Historical Course (approx. 54km)■■■ L Course:
Ishikari City Hall Course (approx. 80km)

Ishikari NaturalOnsen Banya-no-Yu

231

Hamanasu-no-Oka Park Visitor Center
Benten Historical ParkIshikari Tourism AssociationIshikari Natural Onsen Banya-no-Yu

A straight road alongthe Ishikari RiverSea of JapanTobetsu

Futomi Meisen Manyo-no-YuTakuhoku■■■ L Course:
Delicious Food andRural Scenery ofTobetsu Course(approx. 45km)

Ainosato-kōen

Futomi Meisen
Manyo-no-Yu

Hamanasu-no-Oka Park

留萌市
留萌市

石狩川 Scan thisA park where about 180 typesof coastal plants can be seenfrom spring to fall. Take a breakfrom cycling and enjoy walking
along the wooden path in thecool sea breeze. The beachroses are at their best fromlate June to early July!

275

QR codefor tourist
information

NakagoyaContact: Planning Division, Planningand Economic Department, Ishikari City (Phone: 0133-72-3193)

毛町
町

Village Oﬃce

Hokuo No Kaze
Michi-no-Eki Tobetsu
A roadside rest area
337where youcan enjoy the warmth of thewooden interior and take inbeautiful views wherever you sit.
There are plenty of items fortakeout, with small sweets andbread that are perfect for taking
with you as you ride.

Scan thisQR codefor tourist
information

豊幌

12Bicycle rentals

Tobetsu Tourism Information Plaza FIKA
[Type/number of bicycles] 4 electric bicycles (7 gears)[Rental season / times] Late April to end of October / 10:00am to
5:00pm (last admission: 4:00pm) [Price] 500 yen (plus insurance)[Contact] Tobetsu Tourism Information Plaza FIKA (Phone: 0133-27-5388)[Address] JR Ishikari-Futomi Station, 1499-3, Futomimachi, Tobetsu Town

If you need to cross thenational highway, cross at
the traﬃc lights outside
the convenience store!

Sea of Japan

231
Look for thethree-wayintersection

Be careful crossing the road here̶aprefectural road and a national highway
meet here so there's a lot of traﬃc!

Mashike Station

Look for theShinnobusha sign

94

Mashike Town Oﬃce
Look for the T intersection

岩見沢

Tappu-no-Yu Onsen
Shinotsu Park Campsite

Mashike Riverside Park
Auto Campsite

Glamping

337

Scan thisQR code forcycling
information

新 十津川町
新 十津川町

当別町
当別町

275

Sweet shrimp■■■ S Course:
Town Course(approx. 12km)
妹背牛町
妹背牛町

Auberge
Mashike

Shinshinotsu[L] 48.6km[L] 8mTotal climb and descent: [S] 0m climb, 0m descent[L] 3m climb, 7m descent
Required time: [S] Approx. 1.5 hours cycling time
+ time to enjoy the stops[L] Approx. 3.5 hours cycling time
+ time to enjoy the stops[L] 45.2km[L] 66m
Total climb and descent: [S] 106m climb, 107m descent[L] 71m climb, 77m descent
Required time: [S] Approx. 2.5 hours cycling time
+ time to enjoy the stops[L] Approx. 4 hours cycling time
+ time to enjoy the stops

Lake Shinotsu

275

Total distance: [S] 20.4km

Total distance: [S] 21.7km

Maximum elevation difference: [S] 76m■■■ L Course:
Ororon Sea Breeze Course(approx. 27km)

Shinshinotsu
雨竜町
雨竜町

Hokkaido-Iryodaigaku

The short course has almost no hills! This course
View
is ideal for those looking for an easy cycling
experience.
Along
275 the way, you'll see vast expanses ofwind-breaking forest, an iconic feature
337 of Hokkaido.
The long course is a straight route with a view ofthe horizon̶the breathtaking scenery will makeyou aware of how big the natural world is.
Both courses are designed to get the most out of
the area's topography.

In Tobetsu, the iconicAinosato-kyōikudai
rice ﬁelds of Hokkaido meetView
beautiful landscapes reminiscent of the Nordic countries. 石狩川
ShinoroThe short course takes you through the Sweden Hills̶
231
a sight you wouldn't have expected to see in Japan̶
and the amazing landscape of Leksand Memorial Park.
You can also stop at the Hokuo No Kaze Michi-no-EkiTobetsu roadside rest area.
The long course is a foodie's dream̶you'll check out astore selling local specialties, make your own udon
noodles and enjoy handmade bread!

MashikeShinshinotsu Glider Field■■■ L Course:
Horizon Challenge Course
Ishikari-Kanazawa(approx. 49km)

The Nordic Winds ofMichi-no-Eki Tobetsu

Contact: Planning Division, Planning Department, Tobetsu Town (Phone: 0133-23-3073)

Moto-Nakagoya■■■ S Course:
Relaxing Rural Scenery Course(approx. 20km)

337

秩父別町
秩父別町

北竜町
北竜町

Shinshinotsu

Takuhoku

Ainosato-kōen

Ishikari-Futomi

沼田町
沼田町

Bicycle rentals[L] 79.1km
知来乙[L] 89mIshikari
Tourism Center:
Yume Port
月形町役場
Total climb and descent: [S] 1m climb, 6m descent[Type/number of bicycles] 6 city bicycles (with basket)[L] 215m climb, 219m descent
Tsukigaoka[Rental season / times] Early April to end of October / 9:00am toRequired time: [S] Approx. 3.5 hours cycling time
5:00pm [Price] Free+ time to enjoy the stops[Contact] Ishikari Tourism Association (Phone: 0133-62-4611)[L] Approx. 5.5 hours cycling time
[Address] 107 Oyafune-cho, Ishikari city+ time to enjoy the stops

Maximum elevation difference: [S] 6m

Hokkaido-Iryodaigaku
275
Scan thisQR code forcycling
information

Ishikari-Futomi

Ainosato-kyōikudai

ShinshiVillage

Ishikari-Kanazawa

Ishikari-Tobetsu

Maximum elevation difference: [S] 8mbetsu

NO SOFT, NO LIFE

Tobetsu Town Oﬃce

The Nordic Winds ofMichi-no-Eki Tobetsu

湖ろう
ふく当別

The short course starts at the Ishikari Bay New View
ShinoroPort Area and takes you through the rice ﬁelds
231of Oyafuru and Bitoi.
On the long course, you'll stop at the morning百合が原
market in Ishikari Bay New Port before passing
the Ishikari Lighthouse and making your way
through the Atsuta area to the town ofTobetsu.
Both courses are for intermediate-level cyclists,
but each has its own great sights and stops.

Oﬃce

MotoNakagoya
Tobetsu Dam

Scan thisQR code forcycling
information

Ishikari City Hall

Total distance: [S] 53.5km

Domin-no-Mori

Ishikari-Tobetsu

川茨戸稲穂

Nakagoya■■■ S Course:
The Nordic Winds ofMichi-no-Eki Tobetsu Course(approx. 22km)

337

337

Tobetsu Dam

231

Tobetsu Town Oﬃce

Morning Market(Ishikari Bay FishingCooperative)

Tsukigaoka

上幌向12

滝 川市
滝 川市

Take in a panoramic view of
Mashike Port as you cycle downhill

Kunimare Sake Brewery

Tappu-no-Yu Onsen

12

豊幌

There is also a cycling coursearound Lake Shinotsu, alongwith hot spring accommodation
幌向in an area where you can enjoy avariety of activities all year
round, including farming
experiences, park golf, andsmelt fishing. Jumping in thehot spring is a perfect way toround off the day!

Scan thisQR codefor tourist
information

Bicycle rentals

Tappu-no-Yu Onsen[Type/number of bicycles] 20 city bicycles[Rental season / times] Late April to end of October /10:00am to 4:00pm [Price] FreeThe cycling[Contact] Tappu-no-Yu Onsen (Phone: 0126-58-3166) *roadin the park
[Address] Dai-45-sen Kita-2, Shinshinotsu Village
can be used.

Contact: Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, General Aﬀairs Division, Shinshinotsu Village (Phone: 0126-57-2111)★"S" refers to the short course and "L" refers to the long course in each description.

浦臼町
浦臼町

Mashike is a town known for its fragrant sea breeze. View
Stone and234
wooden stores mark the town's historical
heyday, with historic spots like Kunimare Sake
Brewery and Itsukushima Shrine telling fascinating
cultural stories.
The short course takes you around all the best sights
in Mashike.
The long course goes further out of the way, oﬀering
incredible views of the sea and mountains.
And don't forget to try Mashike's delicious seafood!

[L] 93m
砂川市
砂川市[S] 76m climb, 74m descent
Total distance: [S] 11.9km[L] 27.2km

Maximum elevation difference: [S] 47m
Total climb and descent:[L] 209m climb, 204m descent

Required time: [S] Approx. 0.5 hours cycling time

+ time to enjoy the stops[L] Approx. 1 hour cycling time
+ time to enjoy the stops

Scan thisQR code forcycling
information

Riverside Park
This all-natural turf park in apeaceful forest has views
overlooking the sea. The
area is perfect for a family
trip, with an RV campsite,
cottages and areas forsoccer and park golf. Don't
forget to bring your bike!

Scan thisQR codefor tourist
information

Bicycle rentals

Mashike Tourist Information Ofﬁce[Type/number of bicycles] 6 city bicycles, 4 electric bicycles[Rental season / times] Late April to end of October / 9:30am to4:00pm [Price] City bicycles free, electric bicycles 500 yen for 3 hours[Contact] Mashike Tourist Information Ofﬁce (Phone: 0164-53-1108)[Address] 1-chome, Benten-cho, Mashike Town

Contact: Commerce and Tourism Division, Mashike Town (Phone: 0164-53-3332)

Created by Northern Ishikari and Mashike Cycling Tourism Promotion Council (Ishikari City/Tobetsu Town/Shinshinotsu Village/Mashike Town)

Details are correct as of September, 2021