Anything worth doing in life is never easy. I hadn’t taken a serious bike ride in years, but the opportunity to get on one from Rhythm Cycles Niseko on a warm, sunny spring afternoon proved too strong a temptation. I hopped on my hybrid standard bike and traveled towards Milk Kobo for a sweet, dairy treat. From there it was all downhill, literally. I cruised into Niseko town, skirted past the Shiribetsu River and weaved between farm houses and fields. Of course, what goes down must come up and the inclines in the scenic valley were a challenge. After crossing the St. Moritz Bridge I was back home in Hirafu, tired but glad I had taken the four-hour tour.
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Cycling the Niseko Loop
Enjoying nature during spring in Hokkaido

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A visit to Milk Kobo

Fuel for the road

Melting snow equals strong creek flow

Countryside temple

Ascending to contempletive heights

A moment of quiet solitude

Crossing Ohashi Bridge into Niseko's town center

JR's quaint Niseko Station

Shiribetsu River running fast

Fresh roadside eats for sale

Picture perfect Niseko spring afternoon

Heaven on Earth
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