Mt Fuji, Hakone and Izu Three-Day Bike and Hike Tour
Multi-Day
Bike and Hike
Mt Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes
Hakone
Day 1: Mt Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes
- experience the thrill of biking all the way down Mt Fuji's slopes
- hike through the famous Aokigahara "Sea of Trees" Forest
- bike on the shores of the two most attractive lakes near Mt Fuji
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- hike up to a mountain ridge with panoramic views of Mt Fuji and its scenic foothills
- see Fuji foregrounded by vast fields of flowers
- day ends with drop off at your hotel in Kawaguchiko
- cycle down the slopes of a spectacular volcano's caldera
- visit a breathtaking shrine whose iconic red gates rise out of a lake
- walk on the cobblestones of the Old Tokaido Road
- hike up to the caldera rim and gaze out at Mt Fuji and Hakone's steaming volcanic valley
- enjoy traditional drinks and snacks at a beautifully-preserved ancient teahouse
- day ends with drop off at your hotel in Hakone
- hike and cycle along dramatic coastlines, past turquoise bays and cave-dotted cliffs
- walk among picturesque terraced rice fields with traditional thatched-roof farmouses
- see a majestic waterfall
- visit a beach voted most beautiful in Japan
- take in outstanding views of pine-topped capes and distant islands
- tour ends with drop off at your hotel or the train station in Shimoda City
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Duration: 3 days
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Departs from: Kawaguchiko, Hakone or Shimoda (your choice)
Tour fee: ¥171,500/person for 3 or more people, ¥255,500/person for 2 people or ¥508,000 for 1 person. (Peak season rates apply from 3/22 to 4/14. Inquire for details.)
What's included: Three full days of touring, private car, native English-speaking guide, bicycle, helmet, light hiking backpack, lunches, snacks, bottled water, basic insurance and drop off at your hotels at the end of each day of the tour or at the train station in Shimoda City on the last day.
What's not included: Train and/or bus transportation to and from the start and end points of the tour, hotel stays, breakfasts and dinners. We will provide links to train and bus schedules and booking information for travel to and from the start and end points of the tour, and you will book and pay for your train and/or bus trips. On request, we will also provide a list of convenient hotels you can choose from, and you will book and pay for your hotel stays for the tour dates.
Description: Over the course of three full days, enjoy some of the best hikes, biking courses, scenery and cultural attractions in Japan's celebrated Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, beginning with Mt Fuji. Experience the thrill of biking down the mountain and then around the lakes in its foothills, taking in spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes.
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The cycling course winds along lakeshores where swans float across Mt Fuji's reflection in the water and rows of cherry and plum trees are filled with blossoms in spring. Leaves of maple and ginko trees along the routes put on a fantastic display of fiery hues in fall. You'll visit marvelous flower gardens and travel off the beaten path on lovely country roads relatively few tourists see.
Then hike deep into the famous Aokigahara "Sea of Trees" Forest and across its ancient, moss-blanketed lava beds before ascending to a mountain ridge that offers outstanding views of Mt Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes.
Spend the second day of the tour exploring the beauty and culture of the Hakone area, famous for its well-preserved sections of the historic Old Tokaido Road and its magnificent volcanic landscape. The cycling course begins with a ride down the slopes of a spectacular caldera into the volcano's lowland interior.
You'll visit a breathtaking shrine whose iconic red gates rise out of a lake. Stop for traditional snacks and drinks at a teahouse that has served travellers for hundreds of years. Walk on the cobblestones of the Old Tokaido Road that was once the highway between Kyoto and Tokyo. Then you'll hike up to the caldera rim where magnificent views of Hakone's steaming volcanic valley and Mt Fuji await.
Discover the dramatic coastline and scenic countryside of the Izu Peninsula on the third day of the tour. Hike cliffside trails where ocean waves explode below and pine trees and tropical flowers frame outstanding views of aquamarine bays, secluded beaches and distant islands.
Bike from ancient seaside shrines and cave-dotted capes to picturesque terraced rice fields and farmhouses. Along the way you'll see a spectacular waterfall and a river lined with early-blooming cherry trees.
The length and elevation gain of the hikes and bike rides, as well as the starting and ending points of this tour, can be customized to your preferences. We can also add stops at enchanting hot spring baths (called "onsen" in Japanese), if you like.
Join us for this unforgettable three-day journey through Japan's most famous national park.
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Day 1
- Meet our guides at Kawaguchiko Station
- Our support car takes you up the Subaru Line Road to the 5th Station on Mt Fuji's slopes (typically 50 minutes)
- Explore the 5th Station on foot (typically 20 minutes)
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- Enjoy views of Fuji's peak and the landscapes below
- Visit a picturesque shrine dedicated to Mt Fuji
- Bike down the Subaru Line Road, stopping at vista points along the way (typically 1 hour)
- Ride to Lake Yamanakako in our support car (20 minutes)
- Cycle around Lake Yamanakako, stopping at sightseeing spots along the way (typically 40 minutes)
- Bike past plum and cherry trees on the waterfront, enjoying flower viewing in spring
- Stop at a beach with an excellent view of Mt Fuji
- Cycle past maple trees, viewing colorful leaves in fall
- Ride on dedicated bike paths and boardwalks from which swans can be seen floating on the lake
- Bike to a flower park and view fields of seasonal blooms foregrounding Mt Fuji (typically 15 minutes)
- Ride to Lake Kawaguchiko (typically 40 minutes)
- Lunch break (typically 40 minutes)
- Ride around Lake Kawaguchiko, stopping at sightseeing spots along the way (typically 45 minutes)
- Cycle over a bridge that spans the lake and offers panoramic views
- Stop at a lookout point on the lakeshore to see Mt Fuji
- Bike beside rows of cherry trees on the waterfront, enjoying cherry blossom viewing in spring
- Ride through the "Maple Corridor," viewing colorful leaves in fall
- Walk through a lakeside flower park with outstanding views
- Cycle to the quiet, scenic country roads on the less-developed side of the lake
- Hike the "Aokigahara Forest Ridge" route (typically 2½ hours)
- Explore the moss-covered, volcanic lava beds and caves of Japan's most famous forest
- Take in breathtaking views of Mt Fuji from its closest neighboring mountaintops
- Day concludes with drop off at your Kawaguchiko-area hotel
- Our support car takes you to Hakone (typically 1 hour)
- Bike down the slopes of a spectacular caldera into the volcano's lowland interior (30 minutes)
- Cycle around Lake Ashi (typically 2½ hours)
- Enjoy sublime views of the lake and surrounding mountains from a beach known only to locals
- Ride through lush lakeside forests among towering cypress trees
- Stop at a waterfront promenade with an excellent view across the lake to Mt Fuji
- Bike past plum and cherry trees on the waterfront, enjoying flower viewing in spring
- Cycle through corridors of maple trees, viewing colorful leaves in fall
- Visit a breathtaking shrine whose iconic red gates rise out of a scenic volcanic lake (20 minutes)
- Cycle to a teahouse that has served travellers for hundreds of years and stop for traditional snacks and drinks (40 minutes)
- Walk on the cobblestones of the Old Tokaido Road (30 minutes)
- Hike up to the caldera rim for magnificent views of Hakone's steaming volcanic valley and Mt Fuji (typically 2½ hours)
- Day concludes with drop off at your Hakone-area hotel
- Our support car takes you to a trailhead on the Izu Peninsula (typically 75 minutes)
- Hike cliffside trails with majestic coastal views (typically 2 hours)
- Discover a spectacular waterfall
- See ocean waves explode against beautiful hexagonal volcanic stone pillars
- Explore subtropical jungles and groves of magnificent black pines
- Our support car takes you on a scenic coastal drive (typically 1 hour)
- Stroll on a beach voted most beautiful in Japan (20 minutes)
- Visit a roadside farmer's market with locally-grown fruit, flowers and snacks, and take a rest at its hot spring foot bath (20 minutes)
- Bike the enchanting coast of the Izu Peninsula (2 hours)
- Cycle through tranquil fishing villages and over lush, forested hills
- Stop to view turquoise bays, offshore islands and cave-dotted cliffs
- Ride along a riverside lined with early-blooming cherry trees
- Visit a seaside volcanic cave
- Gaze down the coast from wildflower-dotted seaside lookout points
- Walk among picturesque terraced rice fields with traditional thatched-roof farmouses (20 minutes)
- Our support car takes you to the charming coastal town of Shimoda City (45 minutes)
- Tour concludes with drop off at your Shimoda-area hotel or Shimoda Train Station
Important note:
The itinerary above is composed of the attractions we typically visit during this tour if our pace enables us to visit them during the time allotted for the tour.
When biking, hiking or walking, our pace is close to that of the slowest member of your group. When driving, our pace is affected by traffic, road conditions and weather. Our pace is also impacted by the frequency and duration of stops for food, drink, photos, rest, etc.
Since our pace is determined by the above factors that are unpredictable and beyond our control, we do not guarantee we will visit all the attractions in the itinerary during your tour.
Our guides may skip, substitute or change the order of attractions in the itinerary to adapt to weather, road conditions, traffic, our pace or other circumstances.
We will not increase the duration of your tour or reimburse part or all of the tour price if we are unable to visit all the attractions in the itinerary during your tour or if our guides skip or substitute attractions.
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