This new tour of Ayres Adventures covers the “wild north” of Japan: in a land famous for crowds, Hokkaido remains one of the few places where roads disappear into the horizon, forests are full-sized and the view from a pull-out makes you feel more like in the American west than diminutive Japan. Nevertheless you find everything from larger cities with exciting nightlife to luxurious hot springs perfectly designed to lean back and relax.
The tour covers all the major cities of Hokkaido and the attractive itinerary leads you to most of the major sights and points of interest – riding on roads that are made for motorcycles!
Hokkaido has many differences from Japan’s main island Honshu – nature is way more abundant and you will sometimes notice an almost European atmosphere.
Hokkaido is on the same latitude as Munich, Germany – spring and fall are very colorful and attract many visitors.
The hotels on this trip are 4 or 5 star quality and offer a mixture between western and Japanese style rooms.
Our support van driver will take care of your luggage and make sure that it arrives in time in our next hotel. As a local, he will also serve as interpreter and help the tour leader to make you familiar with the “Japanese way of life”.
Features of this exciting Adventure include:
- Scenic uncrowded roads – perfect for motorcyclists
- Coastal riding along the Sea of Japan
- Taisetsuzan – Hokkaido’s biggest and most beautiful national park
- International Hakodate with its famous view from the mountain
- Variety of scenery from volcanoes to serene lakes to heavily forested mountains
At a Glance Your Hokkaido – Japan’s wild North
- Includes Honda CBVTec400
- Includes Suzuki GSR400
- Includes Suzuki Gladius 400
- Additional charge of $150 for Suzuki VSTROM 650
- Additional charge of $150 for Honda NCX750
- Additional charge of $300 for Honda CB1300SF
- Additional charge of $300 for Yamaha XJR1300
- Additional charge of $300 for Suzuki GSXR 1300 Hyabusa
- Additional charge of $2,550 for BMW F700GS
- Additional charge of $2,550 for BMW F800GS
- Additional charge of $2,950 for BMW R1200GS
- Additional charge of $2,950 for BMW R1200RT
- Personal motorcycle: deduct $1,800 from the rider price.
An additional charge is required for a top box or panniers:
Top Box: $21/day
Panniers: $41/day
Standard Inclusions
- Late model, low mileage motorcycle
- Upscale accommodations
- A’ la carte dining
- One Ayres Adventures tour leader assisted by Japanese guide
- Airport arrival/departure transfers
- Luggage handling
- Support vehicle for non-riding companions
- Comprehensive pre-trip planning and assistance
- Customized trip booklet with day-by-day itinerary and attractions
- Two commemorative shirts
- Adventurer Club travel award credit
Meals
- All breakfasts
- 11 dinners
Special Inclusions
- Entry fees for group activities
- Several authentic Japanese-style hotels
Deposit per person: $800
Single room supplement – $1,3002019 Schedule
Date | 2019 Adventures | Length | Price(USD) | Co-rider | Notes |
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Aug 17 - Aug 29 | Hokkaido - Japan's wild North | 13 Days | $8,475 | $6,950 |
2020 Schedule
Date | 2020 Adventures | Length | Price(USD) | Co-rider | Notes |
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Aug 15 - Aug 27 | Hokkaido - Japan's wild North | 13 Days | $8,475 | $6,950 |
Cancellation fee and refunds
FROM DATE OF SCHEDULED COMMENCEMENT | AMOUNT FORFEITED |
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More than 60 days | 50% of deposit |
60 days or fewer but more than 45 days | 100% of deposit |
45 days or fewer but more than 30 days | 50% of full tour payment |
30 days or fewer | 100% of full tour payment |
Private Tour Inquiry
We are happy to book any of our motorcycle tour as a private tour. For most tours, we require a minimum of 8 bikes, or 12 participants (riders plus co-riders). We can provide a private motorcycle tour for smaller groups, but a surcharge may apply. We can also customize any of our regular tours for a private group.