The Chubetsu River Cycling Road runs for 15.2 kilometers from the Higashikagura 4-gō area near the Asahikawa Twin Harp Bridge to Higashikagura Forest Park. The park is about 8 kilometers east of the town center, making it a useful landmark for planning your trip. At its center is an artificial lake surrounded by forest; the municipality describes the park as an experience-focused resort.

Forest Park: Cherry Trees, Flowers and Camping

The park has about 200 Ezo-yamazakura cherry trees, and around 3,000 trees in total. Flowers add splashes of color in every season. So, if you are interested in the landscape, there is more to enjoy here than just a single flowering season.

Forest Park has an auto campground with a total of 50 sites for camping vehicles, as well as standard A and B sites. Each site is at least 120 square meters and has electricity, water and sewage connections. Check the campground’s operating status before your trip.

Cycling: Route and Bike Rentals

The cycling road connects the Higashikagura 4-gō area near the Asahikawa Twin Harp Bridge with Forest Park. Bikes can be rented in the park; register at the flower-operated bicycle terminal. City bikes are available for 500 yen per two hours, while cross bikes and fitness bikes cost 500 yen. Single-seat electric bikes are listed at 2,000 yen per four hours or 500 yen per hour, plus 500 yen for each additional hour. Two-seat electric bikes cost 500 yen per hour. Check current availability and rental terms before setting out.

The rental options therefore list different bike types and rental periods. A two-hour rate is given for city bikes, while both a four-hour rate and an hourly rate are listed for single-seat electric bikes. These distinctions are more useful for planning than a general price comparison across bike types.

Golf: A Range of Course Profiles

Daisetsuzan Country Club lies at the foot of the Daisetsuzan Mountains and has two golf courses with a total of 36 holes and par 72. The 4-gō Riverside Park Golf Course has 18 holes over 920 meters and par 66; players can look out toward the Daisetsuzan Mountains. The 14-gō Riverside Park Golf Course is spacious, gently undulating and located by the river near Higashikagura’s built-up area. Its 36 holes are divided between the Azalea and Hibari courses; together, the course is 1,908 meters long and par 132.

The two Riverside Park golf courses can be distinguished by their stated measurements: the 4-gō has 18 holes and is 920 meters long, while the 14-gō has 36 holes and is 1,908 meters long. Their par figures also differ accordingly: 66 for the 4-gō and 132 in total for the 14-gō. Daisetsuzan Country Club offers a separate point of comparison, with two courses, 36 holes in total and par 72. This lets you assess the golf options by their respective specifications without treating the courses as the same.

Shrine and Local History

Higashikagura Shrine was founded in 1897 as “Kagura Shrine”; its establishment as “Higashikagura Village Shrine” was approved in 1918. The shrine also has a tunnel of windmills in ten colors. A visit therefore combines a specific historical connection with a striking feature of the present-day grounds.

Getting to Higashikagura and Finding Accommodation

Asahikawa Airport is within Higashikagura; its address is Higashikagura, Higashi 2-sen 16-gō 98. It is 4 kilometers from Higashikagura Town Hall, about 7 minutes by car. Asahikawa Electric Railway operates routes from Asahikawa Station to Higashikagura: Route 70, the Higashikagura Line, and Route 76, the Airport Line. The routes run daily, with 20 round trips. Check current flight and timetable information before your trip.

The park is about 8 kilometers east of the town center, while the airport is within the municipality. When choosing a specific hotel, check its address and transport connections in relation to your plans.

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