［Photo Report］
Participated in the Ishikari River Basin Route Cycling Tour in Asahikawa “Salmon Ride” <Part 1>

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, under clear summer skies with temperatures reaching 30°C, the Ishikari River Basin Route Cycling Tour was held.
This annual event is organized to test, promote, and monitor the Ishikari River Basin cycling route. This year’s ride covered approximately 50 km, starting and ending at JR Asahikawa Station, passing through Asahiyama Zoo and the Higashikawa Roadside Station* “Michikusakan.”

* A Japanese roadside station featuring local food, restaurants, and tourist information.

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We departed JR Asahikawa Station at 10:00 a.m. and stopped for hydration at the River Hometown Exchange Center “Sarara,” then continued on toward our first major rest point, Asahiyama Zoo.

Admiring the snow still glistening on the peaks of the majestic Daisetsuzan Mountains, we arrived at Hanasaku Café (Asahiyama Zoo). Here, we recharged our energy with fluids and a bit of sugar before continuing on toward the Higashikawa Roadside Station “Michikusakan.”

In Higashikawa Town, participants enjoyed lunch at their own pace. In the afternoon, we rode back toward Asahikawa along the cycling road, enjoying the refreshing summer breeze.

On a perfect day for cycling, each participant enjoyed a memorable experience on the bike.
Thank you to all participants and support staff for your hard work. We hope that this year’s cycling tours will contribute to further improvements in cycle tourism across Hokkaido and help more people discover and enjoy the region’s many attractions.

★　Click here for the cycling map of the route ridden this time★