Bicycle escape: Mount Fuji and its 5 lakes
- Duration : 4 days
- Locations : Tokyo, Kawaguchiko, Gotemba, Fujinomiya
This tour departing from Tokyo will introduce you to the majestic Mount Fuji and its surroundings!
Around 175km of cycling spread over 4 days await you to tour the lakes around Mount Fuji including the famous Lake Kawaguchi, and its breathtaking views of one of the emblems of Japan.
Included in this independent trip: bus from/to Tokyo, accommodation and bike rental!
Content of the 4 days and 3 nights itinerary
- 1 night in Kawaguchiko
- 1 night in Gotemba
- 1 night in Fujinomiya
Why choose this excursion to Japan?
- Discover Mount Fuji and the Five Lakes Region.
- Enjoy the best views, especially at the Chureito Pagoda
- Stroll through the very charming surrounding villages
- Discover the Mount Fuji World Heritage Center
- Recommendations available in your digital travel diary
Your excursion in detail
Intinéraire
Day 1 : Around the lakes
Early in the morning, departure from the center of Tokyo by bus to Lake Kawaguchi-ko at the foot of the iconic Mount Fuji, the journey takes 3 hours
Collect rental bikes at the lake:
Day around Lake Kawaguchi-ko which offers superb views of Mount Fuji in good weather. The lake is approximately 20km in circumference and is punctuated with museums, parks and galleries.
The north shore is the most popular with walkers, especially when the cherry trees are in bloom or the maples are blushing. But just like the biggest celebrities, the sacred mountain is modest.
She lets herself be desired and only the most patient (and luckiest) will be able to appreciate her splendor
At the end of the afternoon, check into your 3* accommodation. Enjoy your hotel's hot springs
Lunch and dinner are at your expense.
Day 2 : From one view to another
Breakfast at the hotel
The day begins with an iconic panorama of Mount Fuji from the 5-story Chureito Pagoda, a must-visit in the region.
Continue to the sanctuary which serves as the starting point for pilgrimages for the ascent to the summit of the sacred mountain. The path is lined with large lanterns which lead towards the main building surrounded by thousand-year-old trees.
Discover a thatched-roof village classified as a world heritage site since 2013 for its unique architecture. This small town is today dedicated to local crafts. The village of 9,200 souls is home to Edo-style houses and a pond with crystal clear waters that attract everyone's attention.
An open-air museum allows visitors to learn more about the way of life of the Japanese who lived at the foot of Mount Fuji two centuries ago.
Lunch in the village
Heading south, stop at Lake Yamanaka, literally "lake in the middle of the mountains", the third highest lake in Japan (982 meters). Keep your eyes peeled for the “Kaba” amphibious bus on the lake Gain height in the Fuji Cemetery park and its avenue of cherry trees, after climbing a few steps, the site offers a beautiful view of the surrounding nature.
Installation in your 3* hotel in Gotemba
Lunch and dinner are at your expense.
Day 3 : Nature and traditions
Breakfast at the hotel
Go and observe the 90 species and no less than 900 wild animals that roam freely at the foot of Mount Fuji, in the safari.
Continue to the tea fields which offer one of the most beautiful views of the sacred mountain, take the time to find the best angle for the perfect photo.
In the afternoon, don't miss the heritage site of Mount Fuji and its magnificent architecture. This establishment aims to protect, preserve and transmit to future generations the environment, history and culture of the site.
Check into your accommodation, a lovely inn in the town of Fujinomiya.
Lunch and dinner are at your expense.
Day 4 : Waterfalls and local flavors
Early in the morning, stop at a cozy café for breakfast.
The day begins with the discovery of a natural site, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Japan. Clear water gushes from the precipices between the old and new layers of the volcano over a width of 150 meters
For the youngest, a ranch offers a contact break with animals with a view of Mount Fuji. A place loved by families that offers culinary workshops, crafts and other activities
Lunch not far from the delicious Yakisobo ranch (addresses in your travel notebook).
On the way to Lake Kawaguchi-ko, stop at a vibrant floral garden. A place that will complete your tour of the sacred mountain.
Bicycle storage at the lake. Bus to Tokyo late afternoon. End of Japan Experience services.
Meals for this day are not included
Accommodations
- 1 night in Kawaguchiko in a 3* hotel
- 1 night in Gotemba in a 3* hotel
- 1 night in Fujinomiya in Guesthouse
The base rate includes a twin room for two people
Transportation
- Round trip bus from Tokyo departing from Ikebukuro
- 4-day bicycle rental from and to Kawaguchi-ko
Visits and meals
- All breakfasts and dinners (half board).
Included in your self-guided excursion
Additional services
- Complete digital travel diary sent 20 days before your departure
- 24/7 telephone support, in English
Not included in the price of your excursion
- Optional insurance
- Personal expenses including lunches (you will find addresses selected by us in your travel diary)
- Internet access (Pocket wifi or SIM card)
- Everything that is not in the “included in your excursion” section
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