A New Way to Explore Sapporo – Sapporo by Bicycle
Sapporo will soon have the most pleasant season.
If you are planning a trip or are already in Sapporo
Please take a bicycle trip around Sapporo at least once!
From spring when the snow melts in early April to the beautiful autumn leaves in October
This period is the best time to experience Hokkaido's nature.
There is no rainy season in downtown Sapporo and the surrounding area, and the average temperature in summer is around 22 degrees Celsius.
Roads in and around the city are clean and flat.
There are bicycle paths so you can experience Sapporo in a fun and safe way.
Below are recommended cycling tours in Sapporo.
Bike Selection – Sharing Bike
Sharing bicycles are a convenient option for tourists!
We recommend the most common shared bicycle in Sapporo, the "Polocle".
While sightseeing, it is wiser to choose a [day pass].
Within about 2 hours, you can visit the sightseeing spots in Sapporo City.
You can purchase a day pass at the Tourist Information Center or at partner hotels (1,650 yen (tax included).
You can rent a bicycle at the nearest bus stop.
The bike is equipped with an electric assistance system, so you can ride it comfortably!
Download Link
Apple store
Google play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.docomo_cycle.bikeshare&pli=1
There are many bicycle rental and drop-off points in Sapporo city.
Websites and apps allow you to pinpoint your location.
[Course Recommendation]
1. Circulation of famous sightseeing spots in Sapporo city
Starting from the Sapporo TV Tower, to the north, the clock tower and the red brick government building,
To the south, Nijo Market and Nakajima Park,
To the east, the Sapporo Factory and the Chitosetsuru Liquor Museum,
To the west is the historic Maruyama Park and Hokkaido Jingu Shrine.
After sightseeing, enjoy shopping at the Sapporo factory,
It's also nice to have a Genghis Khan BBQ and have a glass of Sapporo beer!
Departure point: Sapporo TV Tower
Destination: Sapporo Factory
Duration: 2 hours
Distance: 13 km
2. Art/Countryside Experience Trip
A Moerenuma Park-themed bike ride to experience Isamu Noguchi's architectural work.
For those who want to get away from Sapporo City, we recommend the Moerenuma Park Course.
This is a flat route with no elevation difference and takes about 1 hour.
You can ride a bicycle inside the park and enjoy the magnificent architectural works of Moerenuma Park.
If you can't afford a regular bike, rent a road bike or mountain bike.
For more information, search for road bikes and mountain bikes (professional mountain bike rentals).
Departure point: Sapporo TV Tower
Destination: Moerenuma Park
Duration: 1 hour
Distance: 12 km
3. Relaxing in the beautiful scenery and hot springs
Starting with the riverside path, we will explore Makomanai Park and Ishiyama Green Spaces
Admire the gorgeous scenery of water and green.
This south-facing route includes slopes suitable for advanced cyclists.
If you depart from Sapporo TV Tower and head south along the Toyohira River,
It is connected to the spacious Toyohira River Bicycle Park.
This leads to Makomanai Park and the beautiful Ishiyama green space.
This is the ruins of a granite quarry in Sapporo.
It's a pleasant route where you can see the snow of the surrounding mountains even in spring.
Departure point: Sapporo TV Tower
Destination: Ishiyama Green Area
Duration: 45 minutes
Distance: 11 km