Travel by highway bus from Tokyo (Shinjuku South Exit) directly to the fifth station of Mt. Fuji to enjoy the view from the highest mountain in Japan. After descending the mountain, you will cycle around Lake Kawaguchi, which is approximately 17 km in circumference, to visit attractive sightseeing spots. This tour is available from late May to mid-November due to the availability of high-way buses. Visitors can enjoy the flowers of the four seasons, such as rows of cherry trees, streets lined with autumn leaves, and avenues lined with hydrangeas. Cycling in the highlands, which is cool even in summer, is also an attractive feature of this tour.
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Mt. Fuji’s Fifth Station and Lake Kawaguchiko Cycling Tour
The Highlight
Fuji Fifth Station and Lake Kawaguchi Cycling Tour Starting Time : 7:30～ (720 minutes) Meeting Location: Fuji Fifth Station Entrance, Yagisaki Park and Museum, Kawaguchiko Natural Life Museum
The fifth station of Mt. Fuji is 2,300 meters above sea level. Most of the cycling route is on bicycle paths, so you can enjoy comfortable touring. In case of rain, etc., the tour will be conducted by bus. The following facilities will be visited:
(1) Kawaguchiko Natural Life Museum (2) Gem Museum (3) Ide Sake Brewery (4) Herb Museum, etc. *We will visit the above and other facilities according to their opening status.
The Experience
On this tour, you will visit the famous Mt. Fuji, the iconic symbol of Japan. The tour starts with a trip to Mt. Fuji’s Fifth Station (approx. halfway up the mountain) to enjoy the sensational views of the natural scenery below. After exploring the mountain area, you will then descend the mountain by bus and visit facilities around the Lake Kawaguchiko area by bicycle. Below are some of the main highlights of the tour:
●Mt. Fuji’s Fifth Station & Ochudo Trail The Fifth Station is best known for its breathtaking views of Fuji’s peak, not to mention the valleys, mountains, hills and lakes below. It is also a surprising area of interesting foliage, as rhododendrons and Japanese spruces grown in its harsh natural terrain. These can be seen best from the Ochudo Trail, a hiking route leading around the mountain at the same elevation. While up at the station, your guide will take you around part of the Ochudo trail, as well as Fuji Komitake Shrine, a sacred place for the practice of mountain worship. There are also several shops and restaurants to look around.
●Yagisaki Park & Kawaguchiko Muse Museum Following Mt. Fuji, you will visit Yagisaki Park by bicycle. Yagisaki Park is a rich green area aside Lake Kawaguchiko, the second largest of the five lakes that surround Mt. Fuji. A number of herbs and flowers grow in the park, and it is an excellent place for views of the mountain. The park is also home to Kawaguchiko Muse Museum. The museum exhibits small lifelike dolls made by acclaimed Japanese artist Yoh Yuki.
●Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center The penultimate stop of the tour is Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center, a resting place known for its spectacular views of Mt. Fuji with Lake Kawaguchiko in the foreground. On clear days, you can even see the reflection of the mountain on the lake ? and as you can imagine, it is a very good spot for photographs. Flowers are also always in bloom at the center, and it is particularly popular from June to July, during which purple lavender can be seen in its gardens. As well as beautiful nature, the rest spot also serves various local specialties, many made from the blueberries grown in the center’s fields.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- (Highway bus) Mt. Fuji 5th Station
- Yagizaki Park/Muse Hall
- Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine main shrine
- Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Minimum number of participants: 2 people.
We do not operate tours in the winter (from December to February).
If it is not possible to take the bus to Mt. Fuji 5th Station due to snowfall, etc. We will change to cycling around Lake Yamanaka, Oshino Hakkai, and Fujisan Museum.
If it is difficult to ride a bicycle due to rain, wind, etc., we will use a bus, etc.
*Bicycles have 21-speed gears
*If you do not use the bicycle due to rain, etc., Bicycle rental fee will be used for transportation expenses such as buses.
Important Booking Information
Please follow the guide's instruction during the program. We shall not be responsible for any accidents caused by disregard of the instructions.
The services are mainly offered in English. Other languages (including Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Russian) are also available. If you would like to request this tour in a language other than English, please inquire us as soon as possible
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 15 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 3 ~ 14 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel on 2 day(s) before departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)