Mt Fuji Japanese Crafts Village and Lakeside Bike Tour
Half-Day
Biking
Mt Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes
- this tour combines one of our easiest, shortest bike courses with a bit of walking around a small village
- bike along a lakeshore with outstanding views of Mt Fuji
- explore a beautifully-restored village of traditional thatched-roof houses that preserves the look of ancient Japan
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- see the work of skilled local craftspeople, including indigo-dyed fabrics, wood carvings and ceramics
- ride under cherry trees that bloom in spring and maples that turn fiery colors in autumn
- view Mt Fuji foregrounded by fields of seasonal blooms at a lakeside flower park
- get away from urban areas and experience quiet country roads relatively few tourists visit
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Typical duration: 3½ hours
Maximum duration: 4 hours
Terrain: Flat country roads
Length: 8 km
Total elevation gain: 1 m
Departs from: Kawaguchiko Train Station
Tour fee: ¥26,000/person for 3 or more people, ¥39,000/person for 2 people or ¥78,000 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, entrance fee for crafts village and basic insurance.
Description: Ride quiet country roads around a lakeshore with spectacular views of Mount Fuji. The lake's waters are exceptionally clean and transparent, and the iconic mountain is often reflected on their surface, creating an enchanting "double-Fuji" image.
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The cycling course winds past the famous Aokigahara "Sea of Trees" Forest and its groves of lush oaks and evergreens. Leaves of maple trees along the bike route turn brilliant shades of red, yellow and orange in fall.
After cycling around the lake, you'll stop at a beautifully-restored village of traditional thatched-roof houses used as galleries for the display of hand-made crafts by local artists. There you'll explore on foot, viewing magnificent ceramics, paintings, wood carvings, glasswork, silk garments and indigo-dyed fabrics. Mt Fuji rises up behind the picturesque houses, and the village's rows of cherry trees are covered with bright pink blossoms in spring, making for breathtaking scenery.
This tour spirits you away from the tourist bustle of urban areas to tranquil countryside with outstanding views. It's an ideal way to get off the beaten path and experience a vibrant rural community that preserves key elements of the culture and look of ancient Japan.
Looking for a version of this tour that follows paths dedicated to cyclists and pedestrians and is ideal for families with children under age 12? Check out the Mt Fuji Crafts Village and Lakeside Kid-Friendly Bike Tour.
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- Meet our guides at Kawaguchiko Station
- Ride to Lake Saiko in our private car, enjoying countryside views along the way (30 minutes)
- Cycle around Lake Saiko (typically 1 hour)
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- Ride by the famous Aokigahara "Sea of Trees" Forest
- Bike past plum and cherry trees on the waterfront, enjoying flower viewing in spring
- Cycle past maple trees, viewing colorful leaves in fall
- Stop at a beach with an excellent view of Mt Fuji
- Short break for snacks (typically 10 minutes)
- Explore the artisans' village on foot (typically 90 minutes)
- Ride to Kawaguchiko Station in our private car on picturesque routes (25 minutes)
- Tour concludes at Kawaguchiko Station
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