northern ishikari and mashike area cycling...
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Shin-Okurige Tunnel
Hamamasu Tunnel
Futoshimanai Tunnel
START&GOAL
Mashike Station
鐘のなるまち・ちっぷべつサンフラワー北竜
田園の里うりゅう
たきかわ
つるぬま
Michi-no-EkiIshikari Ai Road Atsuta
ハウスヤルビ奈井江
三笠
Shinshinotsu
The Nordic Winds of Michi-no-Eki Tobetsu
Domin-no-Mori Kamuishiri Area Campsite
Mashike Riverside Park Auto Campsite
Iwao Onsen Attama-aru
Auberge Mashike
Iwao Onsen Hotel Sekiyoso
Ofuyu Camp Ground, Mashike Town
Hamamasu Onsen
Tobetsu Dam
Atsuta Park Campsite
Hamanasu-no-Oka ParkVisitor Center
IshikariNatural OnsenBanya-no-Yu
Futomi Meisen Manyo-no-Yu
Tappu-no-Yu OnsenShinotsu Park Campsite
Tobetsu Town Office
Ishikari City Hall
沼田町役場
秩父別町役場
北竜町役場
妹背牛町役場
雨竜町役場
新十津川町役場
浦臼町役場 奈井江町役場
Mashike Town Office
Shinshinotsu Village Office
新十津川
浦臼
札的
晩生内
SappinaiToyogaoka
Ishikari-Tsukigata
Chiraiotsu
Tsukigaoka
Nakagoya
Moto-Nakagoya
Ishikari-Kanazawa
Ishikari-Tobetsu
Ainosato-KōenTakuhoku
Shinoro
Yurigahara
Shin-Kotoni
Ainosato-kyōikudai
Taihei
ShinkawaHassamu
InazumikōenTeine
InahoHoshimi Hoshioki
Zenibako
Ishikari-Futomi
Hokkaido-Iryodaigaku
美唄
光珠内
峰延
Iwamizawa
Kami-Horomui
Horomui
Toyohoro
Ebetsu
Takasago
奈井江
豊沼
砂川
滝川
江部乙
妹背牛
秩父別
北秩父別
石狩沼田
真布
恵比島峠下
幌糠
藤山
大和田
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Barato Ri
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Lake Tobetsu Fukuro
Lake Tobetsu Fukuro
Ishikari River
Ishikari River
石狩川
空知川
SeaofJapan
Moerenuma Park
Mashike Town
留萌市
沼田町
北竜町
雨竜町
Shintotsukawa Town
Ishikari City
Tobetsu Town
Tsukigata Town
Shinshinotsu Village
Ebetsu City
Iwamizawa City
三笠市
美唄市
奈井江町
浦臼町
砂川市
滝川市
妹背牛町
秩父別町
Makomanai Barato Higashikariki Jitensha-do Road
The Nordic Winds of Michi-no-Eki Tobetsu The Nordic Winds of Michi-no-Eki Tobetsu
300m
200m
100m
0m
Start! Goal!
50㎞64.5㎞ 150㎞ 235㎞ 288㎞0㎞
100㎞ 200㎞ 250㎞
Mashike Station
Approx. 290kmMaximum elevation difference
Altitude
249m2,447m
Wide-areacourseWide-areacourse
Beware of tunnels!Extra care must be taken in tunnels as they are narrow and the road surface tends to get wet. They are also dark, so don't forget to turn on your lights.Northern Ishikari
and Mashike Area
Cycling Route MapFood!
Fun!
Scenery!
Enjoy cycling through northern Ishikari and Mashike!
Let'sgo
cycling!
This course takes three days for cyclists with a pace of about 100km per day. Unwind as you take in the beautiful sights of the sea, mountains, lakes, forests and the occasional town. Surrounded by nature, the course has a whole new range of pleasures to enjoy depending on the season and direction. In spring, the smell of fresh greenery abounds among the still melting snow, the cool sea breeze feels fresh in the heat of summer, and in fall incredible colorful leaves hang overhead. If three consecutive days isn't possible for you, the course can also be taken on in stages!
Enjoy sea, mountainsand greenery!
Take on the long course! (Estimate: 3 days, 2 nights)
* Be sure to check the route in advance, as some stretches have no restrooms, convenience stores or other rest areas.
Model 290km Route Itinerary Rest areas are marked with ◎
Day 1: Sea area (approx. 75km)◎Michi-no-Eki Tobetsu⇒(Approx. 40km)⇒◎Michi-no-Eki Ishikari Ai Road Atsuta (lunch)⇒(Approx. 35km)⇒Domin-no-Mori Kamuishiri Area Campsite (accommodation, cottages also available)
Day 2: Mountain and forest area (approx. 93km)◎Campsite⇒(Approx. 25km)⇒◎Hamamasu Onsen⇒(Approx. 50km)⇒◎Mashike Station (lunch)⇒(Approx. 18km backtracking)⇒◎Iwao Onsen Hotel Sekiyoso (accommodation)
Day 3: Forest, countryside and town area (approx. 120km)◎Iwao Onsen Hotel Sekiyoso⇒(Approx. 10km)⇒◎Seicomart, Hamamasu (lunch)⇒Lake Tobetsu Fukuro/Bokyo Bridge/Komatsu no Sawa Bridge (approx. 110km with rest areas en route)⇒Michi-no-Eki Tobetsu
ReferenceTotal distance:
Maximum elevation difference:
Average slope:
Total altitude:
Approx. 290km
249m
0% overall, 3.5% climb, 1.2% descent
2,447m climb, 2,397m descent
* Michi-no-Eki Tobestu has been used as the start and finish point as a reference.
Lake Tobetsu Fukuro
増毛町
留萌市
沼田町
北竜町
雨竜町
新十津川町
石狩市
当別町
月形町
新篠津村
江別市
岩見沢市三笠市
美唄市
奈井江町
浦臼町
砂川市
滝川市
妹背牛町
秩父別町増毛町
留萌市
沼田町
北竜町
雨竜町
新十津川町
石狩市
当別町
月形町
新篠津村
江別市
岩見沢市三笠市
美唄市
奈井江町
浦臼町
砂川市
滝川市
妹背牛町
秩父別町
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Mashike Town Area❶ Obetsukari 1,992m❷ Perika 394m❸ Cape Makka 683m❹ Hikatatomari 2,900m❺ Kuroiwa 767m❻ Yudomari 220m❼ Hiyori 140m❽ Cape Shio 64m❾ Iwao 90m10 Buyoshi 108m11 Ofuyu 134m
Ishikari City Area12 Hamamasu 4,744m13 Chiyoshibetsu 346m14 Futatsuiwa 1,793m
There are a lot of tunnels and snow sheds between southern Mashike and northern Ishikari, but as long as you take care this is part of the fun! Highlights include the beautiful scenery of the sea in the corner of your eye and the sunshine pouring in between the pillars of the snow sheds, followed by the sea, capes and occasional sight of people fishing. There are 14 tunnels in this section, along with numerous snow sheds and bridges, so cycle with care.
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Michi-no-eki (roadside rest area)
Convenience store
Restroom Gas station
Onsen (Spa) Hot springs and accommodation
Area with restrants and convenience stores
Route Prefectural Road
Bicycle rental
Bicycle rack, pump, tools, etc.
Radio quiet zone (radio waves may not reach some areas)
Northern Ishikari and Mashike Cycling Tourism Photo Contest award winners
* The JR Sassho Line (between Hokkaido-Iryodaigaku Station and Shin-Totsukawa Station) will be closed from May 2020.
Truss BridgeShinko-Chuo, Ishikari City (Boyo Bridge)
Tractors and CyclingShishinai, Tobetsu Town
Group RideKisen Road, Shinshinotsu Village
Looking at the SeaHashibetsu, Mashike Town
Sapporo
Asahikawa
Obihiro
Wakkanai
Abashiri
Hakodate
New Chitose Airport
Okadama Airport
Asahikawa Airport
Wakkanai Airport
Northern Ishikari/Mashike AreaNorthern Ishikari/Mashike Area
増毛町
留萌市
沼田町
北竜町
雨竜町
新十津川町
石狩市
当別町
月形町
新篠津村
江別市
岩見沢市三笠市
美唄市
奈井江町
浦臼町
砂川市
滝川市
妹背牛町
秩父別町増毛町
留萌市
沼田町
北竜町
雨竜町
新十津川町
石狩市
当別町
月形町
新篠津村
江別市
岩見沢市三笠市
美唄市
奈井江町
浦臼町
砂川市
滝川市
妹背牛町
秩父別町
The Nordic Winds of Michi-no-Eki Tobetsu
Hamanasu-no-Oka Park, Visitor CenterBenten Historical park
Ishikari Tourism AssociationIshikari Natural Onsen Banya-no-Yu
Futomi Meisen Manyo-no-Yu
Sea of Japan
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Tobetsu Town Office
Ishikari City Hall
Ishikari-Tobetsu
Ainosato-kōenTakuhoku
Shinoro
百合が原
Ainosato-kyōikudai
稲穂
Ishikari-Futomi
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茨戸川
Ishikari River
Futomi Meisen Manyo-no-Yu
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The Nordic Winds of Michi-no-Eki Tobetsu
月形町役場
Tobetsu Town Office
Tobetsu Dam
Shinshinotsu Village Office
知来乙
Tsukigaoka
Nakagoya
Moto-Nakagoya
Ishikari-Kanazawa
Ishikari-Tobetsu
Ainosato-kōenTakuhoku
Shinoro
Ainosato-kyōikudai
Ishikari-Futomi
Hokkaido-Iryodaigaku
幌向
豊幌
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当別ふくろう湖
Ishikari River
Shinshinotsu
Tappu-no-Yu OnsenShinotsu Park Campsite
月形町役場
Tobetsu Town Office
Tobetsu Dam
Shinshinotsu Village Office
知来乙
Tsukigaoka
Nakagoya
Moto-Nakagoya
Ishikari-Kanazawa
Ishikari-TobetsuHokkaido-Iryodaigaku
岩見沢
上幌向
幌向
豊幌
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当別ふくろう湖
Ishikari River
Mashike Riverside Park Auto Campsite
Mashike Station
Auberge Mashike
Sea of Japan
Mashike Town Office
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Mashike Tourist Information Office[TYPE/NUMBER OF BICYCLES] 6 city bicycles[Rental season / times] Late April to end of October / 9:30am to 4:00pm [Price] Free[Contact] Mashike Tourist Information Office Phone: 0164-53-1108[Address] 1-chome, Benten-cho, Mashike Town
Bicycle rental
The Ishikari City courses may both be intermediate in terms of difficulty, but the scenery they offer is completely different. Course A (the Historical Loop) heads from the Ishikari Bay New Port area to Ishikari Lighthouse before taking in the rural scenery of Oyafuru and Bitoi. Course B (the Ishikari City Hall Loop), starts at the morning market at Ishikari Bay New Port before heading from Atsuta to Tobetsu Town via Ishikari Lighthouse.
Hamanasu-no-Oka Park
A park where about 180 types of coastal plants can be seen from spring to fall. Take a break from cycling and enjoy walking along the wooden path in the cool sea breeze. The beach roses are at their best from late June to early July!
Total distance: [A] 53.5km [B] 79.1kmMaximum elevation difference: [A] 8m [B] 89mTotal altitude: [A] 1m climb, 6m descent [B] 215m climb, 219m descentRequired time: [A] Approx. 3.5 hours cycling time [B] Approx. 5.5 hours cycling time
■■■ Course A: Historical Loop (approx. 54km)
■■■ Course B: Ishikari City Hall Loop (approx. 80km)
Contact: Planning Division, Planning and Economic Department, Ishikari City (Phone: 0133-72-3193)
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■■■ Course A: The Nordic Winds of Michi-no-Eki Tobetsu Course (approx. 22km)
■■■ Course B: Delicious Food and Rural Scenery of Tobetsu Course (approx. 45km)
■■■ Course A: Relaxing Rural Scenery Course (approx. 20km)
■■■ Course B: Horizon Challenge Course (approx. 49km)
■■■ Course A: Town Course (approx. 12km)
■■■ Course B: Ororon Sea Breeze Course (approx. 27km)
Created by: Northern Ishikari and Mashike Cycling Tourism Promotion Council (Ishikari City/Tobetsu Town/Shinshinotsu Village/Mashike Town) Produced: March, 2020
Recommended cycling routesRecommended cycling routesIshikari
Check out some 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.
Tobetsu Town's courses head through rural scenery unique to Hokkaido and beautiful countryside reminiscent of Northern Europe. Course A takes you to the exotic Swedish Hills, the spectacular Rekusando Memorial Park, and the Nordic Winds of Michi-no-Eki Tobetsu. On Course B, you can enjoy cycling through the countryside while sampling some of the best food in the area. Going from local produce to handmade udon, handmade bread and delicious meat, you're sure to be full by the time you're done.
The Nordic Winds of Michi-no-Eki Tobetsu
A roadside rest area where you can enjoy the warmth of the wooden interior and take in beautiful views wherever you sit. There are plenty of items for takeout, with small sweets and bread that are perfect for taking on with you as you ride.
Total distance: [A] 21.7㎞ [B] 45.2kmMaximum elevation difference: [A] 76m [B] 66mTotal altitude: [A] 106m climb, 107m descent [B] 71m climb, 77m descentRequired time: [A] Approx. 2.5 hours cycling time [B] Approx. 4 hours cycling time
Contact: Planning Division, Planning Department, Tobetsu Town (Phone: 0133-23-3073)
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These routes around Shinshinotsu Village really make the most of the terrain. With almost no hills, Course A is a relaxing ride regardless of your level of cycling experience. The sight of the windbreak forests that are so emblematic of Hokkaido is also a highlight. On Course B, you can gain a fuller appreciation of the scale of the magnificent scenery as you look straight out to the horizon.
Total distance: [A] 20.4㎞ [B] 48.6kmMaximum elevation difference: [A] 6m [B] 8mTotal altitude: [A] 0m climb, 0m descent [B] 3m climb, 7m descentRequired time: [A] Approx. 1.5 hours cycling time [B] Approx. 3.5 hours cycling time
Contact: Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, General Affairs Division, Shinshinotsu Village (Phone: 0126-57-2111)
View The sea is the focus of the routes around Mashike Town. The fragrant sea breeze blows through the town, where old stores made from stone and wood still stand. Course A takes you around some of the highlights, including Kunimare Sake Brewery and Mashike Itsukushima Shrine. Course B a lets you go a little further and enjoy the sea and mountains views of Mashike. For visitors to Mashike, the seafood is a must-try!
Total distance: [A] 11.9㎞ [B] 27.2kmMaximum elevation difference: [A] 47m [B] 93mTotal altitude: [A] 76m climb, 74m descent [B] 209m climb, 204m descentRequired time: [A] Approx. 0.5 hours cycling time [B] Approx. 1 hours cycling time
Contact: Commerce and Tourism Division, Mashike Town (Phone: 0164-53-3332)
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Ishikari Tourism Center: Yume Port[Type/number of bicycles] 6 city bicycles (with basket)[Rental season / times] Early April to end of October / 9:00am to 5:00pm [Price] Free[Contact] Ishikari Tourism Association Phone: 0133-62-4611[Address] 107, Oyafune-cho, Ishikari city
Bicycle rental
Tobetsu Tourism Information Plaza FIKA[Type/number of bicycles] 6 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[Contact] Tobetsu Tourism Information Plaza FIKA Phone: 0133-27-5388 [Address] JR Ishikari-Futomi Station, 1499-3, Futomimachi, Tobetsu Town
Bicycle rental
Tappu-no-Yu Onsen[Type/number of bicycles] 30 city bicycles[Rental season / times] Late April to end of October / 10:00am to 4:00pm [Price] Free[Contact] Tappu-no-Yu Onsen Phone: 0126-58-3166[Address] Dai-45-sen Kita-2, Shinshinotsu Village
Bicycle rental
* The cycling road in the park can be used.
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Tobetsu
Shinshinotsu Mashike
Tappu-no-Yu Onsen
There is also a cycling course around Lake Shinotsu, along with hot spring accommodation in an area where you can enjoy a variety of activities all year round, including farming experiences, park golf, and smelt fishing. Jumping in the hot spring is a perfect way to round o� the day!
Riverside Park
This all-natural turf park in a peaceful forest has views overlooking the sea. The area is perfect for a family trip, with an RV campsite, cottages and areas for soccer and park golf. Don't forget to bring your bike!
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A straight road along the Ishikari River Tobetsu Dam
Domin-no-Mori
Stay at Solii, aformer private residence
Lake Shinotsu
Sweet shrimp
Kunimare Sake Brewery
Glamping