Enjoy sightseeing in Sapporo by bicycle - Top 5 rental bicycles in Sapporo
- Mar 9
- 3 min read
Sapporo city was hit by heavy snowfall in January, but the snow is gradually melting, and we can feel the footsteps of spring approaching.
In Hokkaido, people generally don't ride bicycles in winter (and can't ride them), but once the snow melts, the season for enjoying cycling arrives. So, this time we'll introduce bicycle sharing and rental services that can be used in Sapporo. They are only available from April onwards, but why not try cycling around Sapporo in early spring? The Toyohira River cycling road is also perfect for a little exercise ♪
① Porocle | The most popular shared bicycle service with numerous dedicated bicycle parking spaces in central Sapporo
This is the most popular shared bicycle service in central Sapporo. Electrically assisted bicycles can be freely rented and returned at designated bicycle parking areas called ports located throughout the city.
The closest port to STAY Moiwayama is the Minami 1-jo Dori NTT East Japan Sapporo Hospital port, which is located right after getting off at the Nishi 15-chome tram stop.
This is recommended!
1. Over 50 ports in central Sapporo
2. Enjoy easy cycling on an electrically assisted bicycle ♪
3. You can return the bike to a different port than where you rented it.
4. The procedure is simple and easy for tourists to use
5. Available 24 hours a day!
[Available period in 2026]
Unannounced (as of March 9, 2026)
[Price (tax included)]
■ 30 minutes: 165 yen (extension: 165 yen for every 30 minutes thereafter)
■ 1 month use: 3,300 yen
■ 1-day pass: 1,760 yen (pay online or at a convenience store) / 1,980 yen (pay at the counter)
The one-day pass, which can be borrowed and returned as many times as you like in one day, seems to be popular among tourists.
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② North Bicycle Hokkaido | For serious cycling
North Bicycle Hokkaido, located right next to Susukino, is a sports bike specialty shop where you can rent authentic bicycles such as cross bikes and road bikes. Take the tram from STAY Moiwayama to the Susukino stop, and it's about a 5-minute walk from there.
This is recommended!
1. Cross bikes and road bikes available for rental
2. Many people use it for touring Hokkaido
3. Easy access to the Toyohira River Cycling Road
[Prices etc.]
■ Example: Cross bike: from 4,400 yen per day (tax included)
Please check the website for details such as opening hours and how to use the facility.
3. Jozankei Bicycle Rental | Cycling around scenic spots
There are also several bicycle rental facilities in Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo's inner sanctum. The pleasure of riding through the great outdoors to nearby scenic spots such as Hoheikyo Dam and Lake Sapporo is an experience you can only have here. Cycling during the autumn foliage season is especially recommended!
This is recommended!
1. Cycling through hot spring towns and valleys
2. Electrically assisted bicycles are also available, making it easy to ride up hills
3. Enjoy the scenery of the four seasons
[Prices etc.]
Please check the website for details.
④ Moerenuma Park Bicycle Rental | Cycling in the spacious park
Moerenuma Park, located in Higashi Ward, Sapporo, was designed by the world-renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi and offers bicycle rentals exclusively for use within the park. The entire park is like a work of art, making it ideal for cycling.
This is recommended!
1. You can cycle around the vast park
2. Regular and electric bicycles available
3. Popular with families
[Prices etc.]
Please check the website for details.
⑤ Satoland Bicycle Rental | Relax in nature
At Satoland, an agricultural experience and exchange facility in Sapporo City adjacent to Moerenuma Park, you can also rent bicycles to get around the park. In addition to regular bicycles, there are also some unusual bicycles and vehicles such as steam locomotive buses. It's the perfect place to spend a relaxing day off.
This is recommended!
1. Cycling through the vast farm area
2. Bicycles for families and children available
3. Enjoy it like a picnic
[Prices etc.]
Please check the website for details.
In this article, we have introduced five cycling facilities that can be enjoyed within the park, including convenient shared bicycles within Sapporo city, rental bicycles that can be enjoyed in the suburbs, and more.
To ensure you enjoy cycling safely, please be sure to check the rules for cycling in Japan beforehand, especially if you are visiting from overseas.
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