Hokkaido offers perfectly manicured scenic roads, large national parks, wildlife, natural hot springs, steaming volcanoes and wildlife. It is NOT the Japan you see on the television. It is as wild as Japan gets!
Highlights for this motorcycle tour
- Sapporo
- Wakkanai
- Niseko
- Akan National Park
- Daisetsu National Park
- Furano
- Steaming Volcanoes
- Natural Hot Springs
- Endless perfectly paved roads!
Japan Hokkaido Motorcycle Tour Itinerary
Sunday, August 14th:
Arrive in Sapporo
Welcome Dinner in Sapporo. Stay in Sapporo
Monday, August 15th:
Sapporo
Explore the city of Sapporo. Visit a bike shop or two, go shopping, get accustomed to the time change and walk the main park during this leisurely day. Stay in Sapporo.
Tuesday, August 16th:
Sapporo to Furano - 180 miles
Pick up bikes, ride to Tokachi Dake area. Distance yourself from the busy city and start riding open, country roads. Wind in and out of mountains until we arrive in the Furano area. Stay in Furano area.
Wednesday, August 17th:
Furano to Bifuka - 170 miles
Ride the backroads of Hokkaido. Enjoy the serenity of perfectly manicured paved roads with little or no traffic. Stop at a biker cafe and take in the atmosphere. Marvel at the hospitality of the Japanese. Stay in Bifuka area.
Thursday, August 18th:
Free Day Bifuka - up to 210 miles
Ride the coast of the Sea of Japan. Venture to the most northern tip of Japan, near Wakkanai, and where you can see Russia! Stay in Bifuka this night.
Friday, August 19th:
Bifuka to Iozan - 175 miles
Ride through countryside and over mountains. These roads are twisty and and in excellent condition, with virtually no stop lights. This island is made for riding! Stay in Iozan area.
Saturday, August 20th:
Free day in Iozan - up to 215 miles
Ride a terrific loop out to epic Shiretoko Peninsula and back. Gaze out over Russian Islands and ride sweepers by steaming volcanoes. Stay in Iozan area.
Sunday, August 21st:
Iozan to Minami Furano Town - 180 miles
Take some twisty backroads by serene lakes and over heavily forested mountains. Get lost in Hokkaido! Stay in Minami Furano Town.
Monday, August 22nd:
Free Day in Minami Furano Town - up to 250 miles
There are alot of activities to enjoy in this little mountain town: canoeing, rafting, hiking...just to name a few. You may also consider taking a day ride out to Cape Erimo, and ride the epic "Golden Road" along the Pacific Ocean...a ride you will not soon forget!! Stay in Minami Furano Town.
Tuesday, August 23rd:
Minami Furano Town to Niseko - 160 miles
Ride past conical volcanoes, clear water lakes and to the outdoor recreation capital of Hokkaido, Niseko. Stay in Niseko.
Wednesday, August 24th:
Free Day in Niseko - up to 180 miles riding.
There are many outdoor activities to choose from. This is the rafting capital of Hokkaido. You may also join the guide for a loop ride around the area of Niseko. The volcanoes set up an exotic backdrop to some incredible paved roads winding through the mountains and along the rugged coast. Stay in Niseko.
Thursday, August 25th:
Niseko to Sapporo. 180 miles.
Ride the scenic Sea of Japan coast back to Sapporo. Turn in bikes. Farewell Dinner this evening in Sapporo. Stay in Sapporo.
Friday, August 26th:
Fly Home, or keep traveling!
Information
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To Book This Tour:
To secure a spot in our Hokkaido Tour, please register and pay a $1,000 deposit.
Travel:
Arrive and depart from Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
For any other travel options, please contact us at: 1-800-756-1990 for advice.
You may also reach our travel agent Sally at: Sally@alaskatravelsource.com, or(907) 562- 2213
Just tell her you are part of a MotoQuestTour!
Visa:
Visas are not needed for U.S., Canadian, or U.K. citizens for up to three months stay.
Passport:
You must have a valid Passport that does not expire for six month from the date of entry into Japan.
Travel:
Fly into Chitose, Hokkaido. We will come and pick you up at the airport.
For any other travel options, please contact us at: 1-800-756-1990 for advice. You may also reach our travel agent Sally at: Sally@alaskatravelsource.com, or (907) 562- 2213 Just Tell her you are part of MotoQuests’ Japan group!
*Send us your Travel Information so I know when and where to meet you!!
Optional Kitty:
$300 Non-Drinker
$500 Drinkers
Riders will be asked to put money into a kitty before and during the tour, to be used by the group as a whole for gas and other group-oriented activites not indicated as included in the tour package such as lunches, dinners, park entry fees, toll road fees, tips, water stops, etc. Guides and other staff also contribute to this kitty. This kitty account will be administered by the lead guide. During the tour, should the kitty "run dry" there will be another kitty collection. If there is a surplus in the kitty at the end of the tour, the kitty will be redestributed back to the tour participants. You may pay the kitty by Visa, Mastercard, Cash or Personal Check. The lead guide will collect this prior to your tour start date. We have found this system to facilitate group riding during our tours.
Reading:
Lonely Planet Japan
Money:
Japan is a CASH-OVER-COUNTER society. DO NOT rely on credit cards and US $ to get you by. Change money before you arrive in Japan! Do not plan to exchange US$ for Japanese Yen after you arrive at the airport!
*Change your cash to Japanese Yen!
-Get your currency exchange at your nearest bank at home.
-Change currency at the international airport.
- Do not rely on cash machines. We are serious!
Change around $US 1,000. This should cover you for the lunches, toll roads, gas.
*If you plan to shop or travel independently, bring much more!
Hot Spring Etiquette:
Learn the art on Onsen in Japan. Many of the Hotels we are staying do not have a shower in the rooms! We will make sure that you are familiar with the way to bathe in the common baths of our hotels!
Things to Bring:
- Drivers’ License with Motorcycle Endorsement from your country.
- Twelve Days worth of Clothing. Pack Light!! During the evenings, all guest will be given an evening robe (Yukata) for strolling around the Hotel that can be worn for dinner. Because of this, you will not need to pack clothes for every evening…just double up on underwear.
