Start your mountain bike adventure in the morning, about an hour after being picked up by an air-conditioned minivan from Sapporo.

Upon reaching Nopporo Forest Park, you’ll be equipped with a mountain bike, helmet, and gloves. After receiving safety instructions and a briefing on basic mountain biking techniques, follow your guide along a mostly dirt road on a loop trail through the untouched flatland forest.

Pedal past ancient trees, where you might see deer, squirrels, Japanese hares, Hokkaido salamanders, and native foxes, among other wildlife that call the sanctuary home. Nopporo Forest Park hosts 140 bird species, including the kingfisher and kumagera (black woodpecker), the world’s largest woodpecker, whose powerful beak can be heard throughout the forest.

Catch a glimpse of mountain tracks used by seasoned racers for practice, and visit the 60-foot-high (100-meter) Hokkaido Centennial Memorial Tower, where you can take in the panoramic view of Sapporo city from the outside observatory.

Your half-day tour concludes with a return drive to Sapporo, with drop-off at the train station or a nearby hotel.

Points of Interest

• Nopporo Forest Park

• Giro21 MTB&Nature Tourguide - Daytours

• Hotel and Sapporo Station pickup/drop-off
• English-speaking local expert guidance
• Comfort of an air-conditioned minivan
• All-inclusive pricing with taxes and charges
• Mountain biking gear rental included

• Drinks
• Gratuities

Join us for a leisurely mountain biking journey in Nopporo Forest Park, a wildlife sanctuary and national forest located on Hokkaido. An expert guide will give you a simple introduction before you set off on a mostly flat trail amidst stunning vistas. During your 1.5-hour adventure, spanning roughly 6 miles (10 km), watch for blossoms, woodpeckers, squirrels and deer. The expedition includes round-trip transportation from Sapporo and is limited to a small group of 10 to maintain a personalized touch.

Kindly note: The availability of this tour is seasonal. It is hosted annually from April to October but the dates may vary.

• Minimum age is 10 years
• Recommended height is 1.45m (4.75 foot) or taller
• A maximum of 10 people per booking
• Please wear comfortable long sleeve clothes, long pants and shoes suitable for exercising. Jeans are not recommended
• Recommended to bring sunglasses or some kind of eye protection
• 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.