Abashiri to Sapporo Trans-Hokkaido (Japan)
A Route recorded by jollynut@gmail.com on Jul 10, 16 -- View in full at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/15001154

Abashiri to Sapporo Trans-Hokkaido (Japan)
Full description of this Hokkaido cycle touring route with photos, campgrounds is at The Hokkaido Wilds: -- View in full at http://ridewithgps.com/routes/15001154

Onneuyu ONsen
700yen per person. Open 1pm till 8pm.

Tsutsuji Park Campground
Free campground. Onsen next door.

Mikuni Pass (1,139m)
Highest paved pass in Hokkaido.

Sounkyo Campground
Free campground. Onsen 1.5km away.

Kurodake-no-yu Onsen
600yen per person. Open 10am till 9pm.

Cycle road start

Cycle road start/finish

Ishikari River Cycle Path

Old runway

Dead-end

Kennmin Center Campground
1,940yen per tent site. Onsen is 5min walk away.

Ashibetsu Onsen
450yen per person. Open 7am till 10pm.

Shiroishi Cycling road start

Ishikari River Cycle Road

GRAVEL ROUTE
Continue along Route 39 to the north if you'd rather not spend 3 hours on blissfully steep and rough gravel.

START OF GRAVEL ROUTE
Stay on Route 39 to the north if 3 blissful hours on steep, rough gravel is not your thing.

GRAVEL ROUTE ENDS
If coming from the west, only come this way if you want to enjoy 2 hours of blissful (albeit steep and rough) gravel.