Lake Toya Cycling Tour
Tour Overview
Cycle around the beautiful Lake Toya!
Lake Toya is one of the most beautiful lakes in Hokkaido and the best way to see it is by bicycle. If you are looking for an enjoyable day out, then this is for you!
We start the cycling tour in Toyako Onsen town and head in an anti-clockwise direction so we stay next to the lake the whole way. As we get further from the town, the road gets quieter and quieter, allowing us to pedal and enjoy the sights. There are many good photo spots along the route as well as places to have a rest.
When we reach the opposite side of the lake, you can either eat your own snacks (if brought) or go to a restaurant or cafe. The last leg of the ride takes us along a winding road with views of turqouise blue water next to us. The end is a nice easy ride along the lake front of Toyako Onsen and back to the car.
Details
- Availability: March – November
- Duration: 6 hours (4 hours cycling) – 9:00 Start
- Difficulty: Easy
- Max participants: 2 people
- Equipment: Two bikes available both with 24 gears:
- 510mm frame (160cm – 185cm height riders)
- 430mm frame (145cm – 160cm height riders)
- Helmets
- Clothing: Comfortable clothes for cycling (some extra padding for your bum is a good idea). Jeans, skirts, and dresses aren’t suitable. A windproof jacket, and a thin warm layer is a good idea on a cool day.
- Food and drinks: Please bring water and money to buy food.
- Pick-up: Free pick-up and drop-off is available in Noboribetsu, Noboribetsu Onsen and Muroran.
- Payment: Cash only. Please pay at the beginning of the tour.
Route
- Type: Loop
- Distance: 36km
- Elevation gain: 98m
- Route conditions: Flat road
Schedule
9:00: Pick-up and drive to Lake Toya
10:00: Start cycling along lakeside road
12:00: Grab something to eat or eat own snacks by lake
13:00: Continue and visit Ukimido shrine and then on to Toyako Onsen
14:00: Arrive back at start point, load up bikes and drive back
Details
- Availability: March – November
- Duration: 6 hours (4 hours cycling) – 9:00 Start
- Difficulty: Easy
- Max participants: 2 people
- Equipment: Two bikes available both with 24 gears:
- 510mm frame (160cm – 185cm height riders)
- 430mm frame (145cm – 160cm height riders)
- Helmets
- Clothing: Comfortable clothes for cycling (some extra padding for your bum is a good idea). Jeans, skirts, and dresses aren’t suitable. A windproof jacket, and a thin warm layer is a good idea on a cool day.
- Food and drinks: Please bring water and money to buy food.
- Pick-up: Free pick-up and drop-off is available in Noboribetsu, Noboribetsu Onsen and Muroran.
- Payment: Cash only. Please pay at the beginning of the tour.
Route
- Type: Loop
- Distance: 36km
- Elevation gain: 98m
- Route conditions: Flat road
Tour Schedule
9:00: Pick-up and drive to Lake Toya
10:00: Start cycling along lakeside road
12:00: Grab something to eat or eat own snacks by lake
13:00: Continue and visit Ukimido shrine and then on to Toyako Onsen
14:00: Arrive back at start point, load up bikes and drive back
Know before you go
- This is activity requires a basic level of fitness as distance is 36km.
- Please bring a windproof jacket.
- Tour will be either be canceled or postponed (if possible) if rain or strong wind is forecast.
- If there is an injury or the guide deems it unsafe to carry on, the tour will finish.
- Please prepare your own insurance as Nobo Tours does not have insurance for its customers.