Feel the Flow: Asahigoaka Flow Trail Reopens

10 October, 2017 Sofie Lahtinen

Niseko-Kuchan's Asahigoaka Flow Trail is now open to ride until the end of the October after a number of months being rebuilt.

Niseko-Kuchan's Asahigoaka Flow Trail is now open to ride until the end of the October, after a number of months being rebuilt from its closure over winter.

First opened in September 2016, the trail is designed to be family-friendly and is suitable for riders of all levels, from first-time beginners to advanced. Not only can you enjoy the the trail via mountain bike, it's also open to walkers and trail runners.

While not as extensively designed as last year's first build, the trail offers a great way to get active in the autumn season. Plus, it has some of the best views in the region!

Construction on the trail will continue next year and will see the addition of a cross country loop through the forest. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the original design and development of the trail and our interview with one of its builders, Teppei Nakajima.

Asahigoaka Flow Trail in October 2017.
Riding the Asahigoaka Flow Trail in October 2017.
Views from the Asahigoaka Flow Trail in October 2017.​
Asahigaoka Flow Trail from above.

The trail is now open on weekends from Sept 30th - Oct 29th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm for bikes.

Cost" ¥200 per day or ¥500 for the weekend. Both include bike rental and transport to the top of the hill.

Location: Asahigaoka Ski Hill behind Kutchan Station.

Sofie Lahtinen
Sofie Lahtinen

Australian-born and Euro-blooded, Sofie has been living in Niseko since 2016. When she's not behind a desk, she gets her kicks from yoga, cycling, Mother Nature, and as a self-confessed 'speed-demon', riding anything with wheels or a motor is top of the list. Sofie's perfect day ends by getting red-faced in an onsen, then polishing off a bowl of Hokkaido's famous soup curry (yes, it's a thing!).