Bike Up Mount Fuji Tour

Bike Up Mount Fuji Tour

   Full-Day
   Biking
   For Fit Cyclists
   Mt Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes

Tour highlights:
  • bike up Mt Fuji from its foothills to the 5th Station, the highest point to which cyclists can go
  • after the ascent, experience the thrill of riding down the mountain
  • enjoy outstanding views of Mt Fuji, the surrounding landscapes and the "sea of clouds" below
  • visit a picturesque Shinto shrine dedicated to the mountain or a lookout platform with magnificent views
  • cycle at your own pace on excellent paved roads through beautiful forests
  • ride in our support car whenever you get tired so you can complete the tour regardless of your level of fitness

Available dates: May 15 to September 30. (Not offered outside these dates due to the risk of avalanches, icy and snowy roads and dangerously-low temperatures at high elevations).

Difficulty: Strenuous
Typical duration: 4 hours
Maximum duration: 6 hours
Terrain: Mountain roads, continuously hilly
Length: 24 km,   24 km
Total elevation gain: 1,200 m
Departs from: Kawaguchiko Train Station
Tour fee: ¥39,000/person for 3 or more people, ¥58,500/person for 2 people or ¥117,000 for 1 person. (Peak season rates apply from 3/22 to 4/14. Inquire for details.)

What's included: Private car, native English-speaking guide, bicycle, helmet, snacks, bottled water, road tolls and basic insurance.

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Description: Bike from the foothills of Mount Fuji to the 5th Station on its slopes, the highest point to which cyclists are allowed to ascend. Pass through lush evergreen forests and fields of deep red volcanic rock. Stop at one or more roadside vista points with panoramic views.

At the top of the route, gaze at the mountain's spectacular peak above and the majestic expanse of clouds below. You'll also visit a picturesque Shinto shrine dedicated to Fuji or a lookout platform with panoramic views. Then enjoy the rush of biking all the way down to the foot of the mountain.

With our support car available to ride in whenever you get tired, you can complete the ascent regardless of your level of fitness and cycling experience. Cyclists up for the challenge may choose to complete the round trip solely under their own power.

Looking for an easy way to bike on Mt Fuji? Check out our Bike Down Mount Fuji Tour.

Itinerary:
  • Meet our guides at Kawaguchiko Station
  • Our support car brings you to the base of the road on Mt Fuji's slopes (15 to 30 minutes)
  • Bike up the road to the 5th Station on Mt Fuji's slopes, stopping at vista points along the way (typically 2 to 3½ hours)
  • Explore the 5th Station on foot (typically 30 minutes)
    • Enjoy views of Fuji's peak and the landscapes below
    • Visit a picturesque shrine dedicated to Mt Fuji or a lookout platform with panoramic views
    • Short break for snacks
  • Bike down the road (typically 25 to 45 minutes)
  • Ride to Kawaguchiko Station in our support car (typically 15 to 30 minutes)
  • Tour concludes at Kawaguchiko Station
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Photos from the Bike Up Mount Fuji Tour

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