Sorachi de Cycling/course guide en
Let's ride through the vast canola flower fields! Welcome to Japan's largest canola fields. The yellow carpet of canola flowers can be seen in patches everywhere! |
32kmcycling on flat roads in an idyllic country setting! Enjoy the vast nature of Hokkaido on this course! |
Cherry blossoms bring color to Sorachi in spring time! This course includes Miyajima-numa destination of many wild migratory birds, and Arte Piazza Bibai, an outdoor sculpture garden. In spring, the cherry blossoms are beautiful. The roads are flat, and even beginners can enjoy this course. |
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Summer Family Course 7 km Immerse yourself in nature on Elm Highlands! |
Visit Beautiful Summer Flower Spots in Sorachi Himawari no Sato is famous for its 1.3 million sunflowers. On this moderate distance course, you will visit many flower viewing spots.This is a suitable course for beginners because there are many places to rest along the way. |
Rice and ice cream in nature! How about working up a good sweat cycling in South Sorachi, then refreshing yourself with some cold ice cream? You can also enjoy locally grown fruits and vegetables and rice balls made with rice grown in Yuni Town. |
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Let's visit Fukagawa, the fruit paradise of Hokkaido! There are so many apple and grape orchards. This course includes several orchards offering fruit picking in summer and autumn. The roads are even and the distances short. A perfect course for a family! |
Beautiful Countryside in Autumn Colors The beautiful countryside in Moseushi looks especially beautiful against the autumn foliage of the mountains. There are not many cars, but there are some ups and downs and the roads are narrow, so be careful when you cycle! |
Hopping around vineyards and lakes amid autumn colors On this course, you visit wineries and buckwheat noodle restaurants while taking in the beautiful autumn colors. First, you cycle up a hilly road with a view of vineyards. Then the course levels off and you pass some pretty lakes. Enjoy the autumn on your bike! |
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Cycling in winter?You wouldn't believe it until you try it! Cycle on this 24 km flat course through a winter wonderland. Miraculous scenery created by snow awaits you! New to winter cycling? No problem. Come and enjoy this course. You will be hooked! |
Enjoy local history and nature on this challenging course! There are some long steep hills in this course, which takes you to Lake Katsurazawa and Lake Shuparo. You will also visit the Coal Mining Museum, which gives you a look back at the prosperous era of this mining town. There aren't many shops on the way, so be sure to carry plenty of water and food. |
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Covers five local areas,with a variety of things to see! This course covers a variety of things: a foot bath at Kitamura Hot Spring, Lake Miyajima-numa, former Kabato Prison, and the Forest for Hokkaido People. The highlight of the trip is Tobetsu Dam at sunset. The water in the reservoir reflects the setting sun and turns a beautiful orange. Come and see this gorgeous sight! |
Go see the cobalt blue horizon beyond the hills! This course starts in Horoshin and heads for Rumoi. The sight of the sea coming into view is really impressive. But the course also runs through mountainous areas with plenty of ups and downs. There are not so many shops on the way, so make sure to bring food and drinks with you! |
Can be enjoyed in any season! 114 km extensive course Each season offers something different on this course. Viewing spots include Hoppo Yaso-en and Etanbetsu Pass. Events are held all the year round such as the World Soba(Buckwheat) Festival and the Shumarinai Lake Festival. |