During the Hokkaido Japan motorcycle tour you will experience the island that every Japanese motorcyclist dreams of riding. Hokkaido offers perfectly manicured scenic roads, large national parks, wildlife, natural hot springs, steaming volcanoes and wildlife. It is known for having 20% of the land of Japan and 5% of its population. The tour is designed to stay for two nights at each location, so each rider may explore each section of the island on their own or with the guide.

NOTE* There is a list of MOTORCYCLE UPGRADE CHOICES at the bottom of this page.

Road Conditions: This motorycle tour features all paved roads winding through forests, past mountains, rivers, lakes and along the ocean coast. The quality of the roads on Hokkaido are exceptional, and feature some sections where there there is little or no traffic.

ARRIVAL DAY

DAY 1 - Your motorcycle tour will begin when you arrive in Chitose, Hokkaido. Please arrive before 4:00pm today. Welcome Dinner this evening. Stay in Chitose.

DAY 2 - Chitose to Furano: Today you will pick up bikes in Chitose, and ride to Tokachi Dake area near Furano. Furano is known for its lavender fields in the summer and its ski area in the winter. It hosted the 1970 Winter Olympics and is know for some of the best snow in the world for downhill skiing. The road today is through a forest with virtually no traffic. This is ubiquitous for Hokkaido and you will soon realize that there are many faces of Japan, with Hokkaido leading the way in wild, open spaces. Stay in the Furano area.

DAY 3 - Furano to Bifuka: The motorcycle adventure continues as we pick out some more great backroads of Hokkaido. Enjoy the serenity of perfectly manicured paved roads with little or no traffic. Stop at a biker café and take in the atmosphere. Marvel at the hospitality of the Japanese. Stay in Bifuka area.

DAY 4 - Free Day Bifuka: Ride the coast of the Sea of Japan today! Venture to the most northern tip of Japan at Cape Soya. Ride through the busy port city of Wakkanai. Experience solitude as you ride the coast of the Sea of Japan. Stay in Bifuka.

DAY 5 - Bifuka to Kawayu: Ride through countryside and over mountains. These roads are twisty and and in excellent condition, with virtually no stop lights. This island is made for riding! Stay in Kawayu.

DAY 6 - Free day in Kawayu: Ride a terrific loop out to epic Shiretoko Peninsula and back, home to Shiretoko National Park. Gaze out over Russian Islands and ride sweepers by steaming volcanoes. Stay in Kawayu.

DAY 7 - Kawayu to Daisetsuzan National Park: Take some twisty backroads by serene lakes and over heavily forested mountains. Stay at the end of a lonely wilderness road where a natural hot springs bubbles up from below... Stay in Daisetsuzan National Park.

DAY 8 - Daisetsuzan National Park to Cape Erimo: Ride through mountain passes, along rugged coastline until Cape Erimo. We will travel a little further, so we can take in the horse racing Capital of Japan. Stay near Cape Erimo.

DAY 9 - Free Day Cape Erimo area: Take the day off, ride or both. Our guides will have some off the beaten track roads to explore. You will be in the heart of horse racing in Japan, so when you look outside, don't be surprised it looks like Kentucky. Horse riding is even on the table. Stay near Cape Erimo.

DAY 10 - Cape Erimo area to Niseko area: We will choose some choice backroads and some toll roads to get to a place truly on fire for lunch: Noboribetsu. After which, enjoy some spectacular mountain and lakeside roads as we edge towards Hokkaido's outdoor sports capital. Stay near Niseko.

DAY 11 - Free Day near Niseko: There are many outdoor activities to choose from. This is the rafting capital of Hokkaido. You may also join the guide for a loop ride around the area of Niseko. The volcanoes set up an exotic backdrop to some incredible paved roads winding through the mountains and along the rugged coast. Stay near Niseko.

DAY 12 - Niseko area to Chitose: We have some great roads picked out for you for this last day of riding. Sadly, we will be turning in our bikes today. Farewell Dinner this evening in Chitose. Stay in Chitose.

DAY 13- Fly Home or keep the dream alive. The next motorcycle adventure vacation awaits.

DEPARTURE DAY

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• Hotel Accommodations
• Premiere Welcome and Farewell Dinners
• Professional MotoQuest Guide(s)
• Support Vehicle
• Support Vehicle Driver
• Staff Trained in First Aid with Satellite Phone
• MotoQuest Swag Bag
• Photos Taken on the Trip
• Automatic Enrollment in Global Rescue

• Airfare
• Meals on the Road
• Gas
• Alcohol
• Alternative Tours
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuities
• National Park Entrance Fees