Fujikawaguchiko Trip Overview
Fuji Bike Tour’s guides lead you in exploring the shores of two lakes with outstanding views of Mt Fuji where the mountain’s reflection can be seen on the surface of the water. You’ll bike through picturesque countryside, forests and fields of flowers, and you’ll visit atmospheric shrines.
This tour takes place on an easy, mostly-flat bike course. It enables you to experience one of the most beautiful landscapes in Japan at your own pace.
A support car and driver will accompany the tour so if you get tired you can ride in the car. Your bike will also be transported by the car so you can resume biking when you wish.
Your guides will be native English speakers. They also speak and read some Japanese but aren’t professional interpreters or translators. One guide will ride a bicycle and lead the tour. The other guide will drive the support car.
We can provide bikes in a full range of sizes, including S, M, L and XL, that can accommodate riders 150 cm (4’11”) to 196 cm (6’5″) tall.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan
Fuji Bike Tour’s guides lead you in exploring the shores of two lakes with outstanding views of Mt Fuji where the mountain’s reflection can be seen on the surface of the water. You’ll bike through picturesque countryside, forests and fields of flowers, and you’ll visit atmospheric shrines.
This tour takes place on an easy, mostly-flat bike course. It enables you to experience one of the most beautiful landscapes in Japan at your own pace.
A support car and driver will accompany the tour so if you get tired you can ride in the car. Your bike will also be transported by the car so you can resume biking when you wish.
Your guides will be native English speakers. They also speak and read some Japanese but aren’t professional interpreters or translators. One guide will ride a bicycle and lead the tour. The other guide will drive the support car.
We can provide bikes in a full range of sizes, including S, M, L and XL, that can accommodate riders 150 cm (4’11”) to 196 cm (6’5″) tall.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mount Fuji, Chubu
Bike in the foothills of Mt Fuji and enjoy outstanding views of the mountain and surrounding countryside.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Kawaguchiko, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0300 Yamanashi Prefecture
Explore the shoreline of a magnificent lake on one of the area’s easiest, flattest bike courses. View Mt Fuji across the lake from paths lined by maple and cherry blossom trees.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine, 3951 Katsuyama, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0310 Yamanashi Prefecture
Visit the oldest shrine dedicated to Mt Fuji where your guide will demonstrate the rituals of Shinto, the national religion of Japan, that even non-believers are welcome to perform when visiting a sacred site. You’ll have the option to follow along and try them, if you like.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maple Corridor, Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0304 Yamanashi Prefecture
Ride through a tunnel formed by the branches of maple trees whose leaves turn red and yellow in Fall. Stop to see Mt Fuji framed by the colorful trees.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Oishi Park, Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0305 Yamanashi Prefecture
Stroll through a lakeside flower park with excellent views of Mt Fuji.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Yagizaki Park, Kodachi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0302 Yamanashi Prefecture
Visit a scenic lakeside park from which you’ll see the elegant “floating shrine”, an epitome of Japanese traditional architecture. Magnificent fields of hydrangea and lavender flowers bloom here in summer.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park, 1650 Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0501 Yamanashi Prefecture
Visit vast flower fields that foreground Mt Fuji.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lake Yamanaka, Yamanakako-mura, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0500 Yamanashi Prefecture
Ride on dedicated bike paths and boardwalks from which swans can be seen floating on the lake, and stop at a beach with an excellent view of Mt Fuji.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja Shrine, 5558 Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida 403-0005 Yamanashi Prefecture
Sightsee at an atmospheric shrine dedicated to Mt Fuji.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Momiji Tunnel, Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0305 Yamanashi Prefecture
Bike country roads where maples turn red in fall and provide a spectacular frame for views of Mt Fuji.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lake Kawaguchi Ohashi Bridge, Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun 401-0301 Yamanashi Prefecture
Ride under and across a bridge that spans the lake and offers beautiful views of Mt Fuji.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Okukawaguchiko Sakuranosato Park, １０１他 Nagahama, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0331, Japan
Ride under the branches of cherry trees whose flowers bloom in spring.
Duration: 20 minutes
