Mt Fuji, Hakone and Izu Three-Day Bike Tour
Multi-Day
Biking
For Fit Cyclists
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
- bike on the shores of the three most attractive lakes in Mt Fuji's foothills
- explore a traditional Japanese crafts village
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- view Fuji foregrounded by vast fields of flowers
- experience the iconic mountain from quiet country roads relatively few tourists visit
- day ends with drop off at your hotel in Kawaguchiko
- bike down the slopes of a spectacular volcano's caldera
- visit a breathtaking shrine whose iconic red gates rise out of a lake
- view Mt Fuji from the lakeshore and the surrounding mountains
- tour an outdoor sculpture garden and climb its magnificent stained glass tower
- enjoy traditional drinks and snacks at a beautifully-preserved Old Tokaido Road teahouse
- day ends with drop off at your hotel in Hakone
- walk among picturesque terraced rice fields with traditional thatched-roof farmouses
- see a majestic waterfall
- cycle along dramatic coastlines, past turquoise bays and cave-dotted cliffs
- take in outstanding views of pine-topped capes and distant islands
- visit a beach voted most beautiful in Japan
- tour ends with drop off at your hotel or the train station in Shimoda City
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Duration: 3 days
Terrain: Bike paths and country roads, flat to very hilly
Length: 25 to 90 km per day (your choice)
Total elevation gain: 30 to 500 m/day (your choice)
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, lunches, snacks, bottled water, entrance fees for crafts village and outdoor sculpture garden, 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: Visit many of the best 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 three lakes in its foothills that offer spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes. Explore a well-preserved ancient village where artisans display elaborate hand-made crafts in traditional Japanese thatched-roof farmhouses. Visit marvelous temples and flower gardens, and travel off the beaten path on lovely country roads relatively few tourists see.
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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. Visit a breathtaking shrine whose iconic red gates rise out of a lake. Climb to the top of a three-story stained glass tower. 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. Cycle from the lakeshores to the surrounding forested hills where magnificent views of mountain ranges and countryside await.
Discover the dramatic coastline and scenic countryside of the Izu Peninsula on the third day of the tour. Pine trees and tropical flowers frame outstanding views of aquamarine bays, secluded beaches and distant islands. Bike from ancient seaside shrines and cave-dotted cliffs 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. Join us for this unforgettable three-day journey on Japan's most enchanting routes.
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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 15 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 (30 minutes)
- Cycle around Lake Yamanakako, stopping at sightseeing spots along the way (typically 45 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
- Complete the bike ride around Lake Yamanakako
- Cycle to a flower park and view fields of seasonal blooms foregrounding Mt Fuji (typically 30 minutes)
- Cycle to and sightsee on foot at a spectacular shrine dedicated to Mt Fuji (typically 40 minutes)
- Lunch (typically 40 minutes)
- Cycle to Lake Kawaguchiko (typically 20 minutes)
- Cycle around Lake Kawaguchiko, stopping at sightseeing spots along the way (typically 1 hour)
- Cycle over a bridge that spans the lake and offers panoramic views
- Stop at a lookout point on the lakeshore
- Bike beside rows of cherry trees on the waterfront, enjoying cherry blossom viewing in spring
- Cycle through the "Maple Corridor," viewing colorful leaves in fall
- Bike to the quiet, scenic country roads on the less-developed side of the lake
- Visit a lakeside flower park with outstanding views
- Bike to the quiet, scenic country roads on the less-developed side of the lake
- Cycle to Lake Saiko (typically 10 minutes)
- Cycle half way around Lake Saiko (typically 20 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
- Explore the Japanese crafts village and its thatched-roof houses on foot (typically 45 minutes)
- Day concludes with drop off at your Kawaguchiko-area hotel
- Pick up at your Kawaguchiko-area hotel
- Our support car takes you to Hakone (typically 1 hour)
- Explore unique temple grounds with hundreds of whimsical statues in colorful maple groves (20 minutes)
- Cycle around Lake Ashi (typically 2 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
- See a reconstructed Old Tokaido Road checkpoint that offers a window into ancient Japan (20 minutes)
- Visit a shrine whose scarlet gate rises out of the lake (30 minutes)
- Ride out to picturesque countryside and see boulders that were sculpted with Buddhist figures hundreds of years ago (45 minutes)
- Walk on the ancient cobblestones of the Old Tokaido Road (20 minutes)
- Explore an outdoor sculpture garden, take a short break at its hot spring footbath and climb its beautiful three-story stained glass tower (typically 1 hour)
- Cycle to a mountainside vista point with spectacular views of Lake Ashi, Mt Fuji and the Hakone caldera (typically 45 minutes)
- Stop for drinks and snacks at a historic teahouse on the Old Tokaido Road (typically 30 minutes)
- Day concludes with drop off at your Hakone-area hotel
- Ride through picturesque countryside villages and forests (1 hour)
- Bike beside a river lined with early-blooming cherry trees
- Pass scenic terraced rice fields with traditional thatched-roof farmouses
- See a spectacular waterfall
- Cycle along dramatic remote coastline (5½ hours)
- Enjoy outstanding views of lush, pine-topped capes and distant islands
- Pass turquoise bays and sea stacks
- Explore a unique seaside shrine
- Visit a beach voted most beautiful in Japan
- See an extraordinary cave formed from twisted columns of volcanic rock
- Stop at a crafts and farmer's market to see local products (20 minutes)
- Take a break at an outdoor hot spring foot bath (15 minutes)
- Visit a unique shrine garden filled with whimsical wood carvings of playful animals (10 minutes)
- Walk through vast fields of wildflowers that bloom in spring (15 minutes)
- Tour ends with drop off at your hotel or the train station in Shimoda City
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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