Mountain & Road Biking
The weather is perfectly clean and crisp, trails are well-maintained, and roads are impeccably safe with low speed limits—sparsely populated by kind and considerate drivers.
Mountain Biking
After the snow season fades away, numerous ski resorts unveil their trails and lifts to mountain bikers and downhill cyclists. Start with an exhilarating off-road exploration along the well-known ski routes, then gear up for an adrenaline-filled experience as you venture onto a lift-accessed mountain biking trail.
In Niseko, amidst its stunning natural landscapes and lush greenery, the array of downhill courses and cross-country mountain biking tracks will captivate you, shifting your focus away from the snowy memories.
☆Summer Gondola & Bike Park (Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu)
Experience the thrill of mountain biking amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Yotei at the Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu Summer Gondola & Bike Park. Whether you're a novice or an intermediate rider, there are tailored courses to suit every skill level.
Delight in the panoramic vistas as you conquer the trails, creating unforgettable memories of adventure in the heart of Niseko's stunning landscape.
| Course | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Gondola・MTB | 2024/07/13～9/23 | 09:00-16:00 |
- Price（MTB）
MTB single ticket：Adult 1,200yen / Child 600yen
MTB 4 hour ticket：Adult 3,500yen / Child 1,750yen
MTB 1 day ticket：Adult 5,000yen / Child 2,500yen
MTB season pass：Adult 20,000yen / Child 10,000yen
- Price（Summer Gondola）
Around trip：Adult 1,800yen / Child 900yen / Pets 750yen
One way：Adult 1,200yen / Child 600yen
*The MTB fee is for one-way use of the gondola, so no additional summer gondola fee is required.
*Adult : 13 years old+ / Child : 7-12 years / Preschoolers : Free
Contact: Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu
☆Rent a bike (Rhythm)
Rhythm Japan presents an array of bicycle options, ensuring that every customer finds the perfect fit for their unique preferences and requirements. From sleek road bikes to sturdy mountain bikes, there's a ride to match every adventure.
Explore the scenic routes of Niseko with confidence, equipped with top-quality bikes that guarantee a memorable and enjoyable cycling experience.
Road Biking
Hokkaido is undeniably a haven for road cycling enthusiasts. Thus, the cycling community in Hokkaido has experienced a surge, leading to the establishment of numerous rental services, guided tours, and racing events to meet the escalating demand.
Niseko is fortunate to have a diversified topography, which allows for a large selection of bicycle routes to be found around the area. This geography provides some wonderful courses, ranging from pleasant wooded roads that weave through the countryside to rural flats that stretch out to the horizon, to more tough mountain roads that tempt riders with faster slopes and progressively steeper climbs.
If you have time, you can visit these tourism spots!
| Area | Distance | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing course | 13 km | AYA Niseko－Dairy Farm Milk Kobo－Niseko Train station－Niseko View Plaza |
| Cycling around Lake Toya | 36 km | This is not a marked cycle route, keep to the road closest to the lake, and you can’t get lost. |
| Cycling around Mt. Yotei | 55 km | Kutchan Station－Kutchan Sun Sports Land－Michi-no-Eki Niseko View Plaza－Spring Water Fukidashi Park－Kutchan Station |
| Niseko ー Lake Toya | 74 km | Niseko－Makkari Village－Rusutsu－ Toya Lake Camp |
Road race
Cycling competitions have seen a return in recent years, with the largest, the recent Boardman Niseko Classic, attracting enormous numbers of fans and athletes eager to compete in the grueling 80km and 150km races. The 2024 Niseko Classic is organized by Hokkaido Events Corporation under the regulations of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and managed by the Japan Cycling Federation (JCF) as a round of UCI GrandFond World Series (UGFWS).
Niseko Classic 2024