Will be used in accordance with our Privacy PolicyJapan Bike RentalsMotorcycle rentals and tours Japan Make a booking or get a quote! Hokkaido is the most northerly island of Japan. Renowned for its natural beauty, Hokkaido turns into a motorcycle-touring Mecca in the warmer months from May to September. Unlike the rest of Japan, there is no June/July rainy season in the north, which makes Hokkaido the perfect place to tour during those months. Hokkaido has more than 1200 festivals throughout the year, so you won't have any trouble soaking up the Sign in with Facebook Create a Japan Travel account I have read and agree to the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy. Email reset password link Get your motor running! If you find yourself in Okayama for long enough to think about buying a motorcycle, then you might want to take a look at Umeki Motorcycle Shop. It's a family business that has been around for years and has earned an excellent reputation among motorcyclists.

In fact, if you look under the license plate of many motorbikes in Okayama, you're likely to see a red and silver Umeki sticker displayed proudly. It's simply where most people go for a two-wheeled experience. University students, couples, beginners and veteran riders all make their way to Umeki.  I have even seen the police getting their bikes serviced there.motorcycles for sale fargo moorhead Umeki has two locations in Okayama City. motorcycle boots with spursThe main shop is in Minami Chuo-cho, several blocks south of the central post office. the hub motorcycle motelThe second location is in Haraojima on route 250. bmw motorcycle dealers spokane wa

You can easily walk to either shop in about thirty to forty minutes from Okayama Station. There are buses available and there is a tram that passes through the Minami-Cho area. The thing that stands out about Umeki is the eclectic mix of motorcycles and scooters on offer. While they have the latest models, they also have an interest in motorcycle heritage. harley trikes for sale in mnFrom a vintage Vespa to a classic Ducati, right down to those mopeds that were all the rage in the 1970's. 2003 honda rebel motorcycles for saleUmeki has quite the collection of bikes, from the most unusual to the most practical. the little motorcycle shop queenstownIf you have a few minutes it's nice just to walk in and have a look around.

If you have any questions the staff are more than happy to help you. A visit to the shop from time to time will give you access to the latest models from all the established Japanese manufacturers, from 50cc scooters to 1300cc sport bikes. How much will a bike set you back? The prices are displayed in an easy to understand way with the costs itemized clearly. If you are interested in motorcycle memorabilia and other collectibles there are a range vintage pins, badges and stickers for sale. Need a helmet or other riding gear? Umeki can help you with your Japanese riding experience. Written by Kenji Chida If you have any feedback, corrections or ideas on how we can improve this page, please contact us using this form. Thank you for your support! Sign in to get points for your feedback!View Hokkaido – Japan’s wild North in a larger map 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:

Welcome to the island of Hokkaido! After your arrival at the New Chitose Airport east of Sapporo, we will shuttle you to our base hotel in town. Relax and enjoy some of the sights of the 5th biggest city of Japan. We will meet in the late afternoon for the motorcycle handover and welcome briefing; in the evening we’ll have our kick-off dinner – Japanese style of course! On our first riding day we will head north, mostly following the coastline. Passing by the small cities of Ishikari and Rumoi (the latter being developed by herring fishery and mining) we come by numerous beaches. With the Sea of Japan always on our left side we approach Wakkanai, Japan’s most northern mainland city and spend the night only about 40 km away from Sakhalin, Russia’s biggest island! Shortly after takeoff we visit Cape Soya (Soya-misaki), Japan’s northernmost point and then turn south, again following the scenic coastline. Now the Sea of Okhotsk is on our left side and for lunch we stop in the region of Monbetsu, which reputedly has the best crabs in Japan!

Turning inland, we ride on a twisty road between mountains up to almost 6000 ft high. The village of Sounkyo, located in the mountainous Taisetsuzan National Park is our destination, where we will spend 2 nights. Taisetsuzan is Hokkaido’s biggest and most beautiful National Park around 2290m high Mt. Asahidake. The region is also famous for “ramen”, a special kind of Japanese noodles. The Taisetsuzan National Park, Japan’s biggest National Park with some of the most rugged sceneries and 16 peaks over 6600 ft is our playground today! If you want to go for the whole loop around the “Great Snowy Mountains”, it’s about 330 km on mostly twisty roads; for any other route (e.g. to Biei, an artist and nature-lover’s mecca) we will have to backtrack the same way. Or you go for a hike, relax and enjoy the thermal spas of our hotel… A wonderful mountain road across two passes leads us via Kitami and Abashiri (Japan’s version of Alcatraz) east back to the coast again.

Now we are in the Japan’s “sunshine region”! From here it’s a short ride to the small town of Shari, where our hotel is located. Lean back in our hotel’s “onsen” and enjoy the ocean view! A ride through “land’s end” Shiretoko National Park (home to about 600 brown bears) and across the Shiretoko Pass wait for us in the morning, before we turn south again and make an excursion to Japan’s easternmost part, the Nemuro peninsula, passing by Lake Fu-ren with its brackish water, sand dunes and marsh lands. From Cape Nossapu, covered with primeval forest and flowers, we can look towards some (currently) Russian islands. Today’s destination Kushiro lies at the southernmost tip of Kushiro Shitsugen National Park, Japan’s largest expanse of undeveloped marshland, nearly the size of Tokyo. Sunsets are spectacular here! An early start is helpful for the beautiful ride today! From Kushiro we turn inland riding along the wetlands and passing by the village of Tsurui (famous for its Japanese cranes) and beautiful Lake Akan.

Via Obihiro we turn south again and go for the crossing of the 1000 m high Hidaka pass road. In Urakawa we are at the coast again – the region is famous for breeding horses and from the hotel it’s possible to go for a horseback ride. An optional loop in the morning brings us south to misty Cape Erimo. The Pacific ocean produces a rough climate here – the wind blows with the speed of 10 m/s for almost 300 days a year! On our way to Furano we can see peaks of the Hidaka mountain range on our right side, riding through magnificent Hokkaido scenery, dotted with horse ranches. Furano is located at the exact geographic center of Hokkaido, earning it the nickname “Navel Town.” It is famous for its lavender fields, melons, ski slopes and wine! We will ride through some of Hokkaido’s backcountry in the morning, before the Iwamizawa Highway highway brings us around Chitose. The caldera lake Shikotsu – the second deepest lake of Japan – is famous for its water quality and it’s on our way to another beautiful caldera lake: Lake Toya, our destination today, is perfectly round with 10 km in diameter and its clear water sparkles widely visible.

The 2008 G8 Summit was held here at Lake Tōya in our hotel! The shortest connection to our destination today is about 160 km, mostly along the coast. However, additional loops – like to Cape Misaki – are possible and add another 80 – 100 km. Hakodate, the “gateway” to Hokkaido, is famous for its seafood, scenery and history. Hakodate has an international atmosphere and for the Japanese it is very exotic. Trams are a good way to explore this historic city. The Motomachi district, sprinkled with old buildings and nice bay views is a must-see, just as the night view from Mt. Hakodate, which is one of the best views in Japan. A perfect place to walk around and enjoy the city life! Our hotel here will be 100% Japanese style – it’s time for Yukata, Onsen and local cuisine! Our last day on the motorcycle! The ride takes us on steep, narrow and twisty roads along Hokkaido’s west coast with plenty of beautiful views towards the Japanese Sea. Shortly before Otaru we ride through Yoichi, the first place in Japan, where Scotch whisky was (and still is) produced!