Experience the essence of Japanese martial arts

Experience the essence of Japanese martial arts

In this tour you will ride a bicycle around a lakeshore with outstanding views of Mt Fuji. You will see the mountain's reflection on the surface of the lake. You will also see picturesque countryside, forests and fields of flowers. This tour takes place on one of the area's easiest, flattest bike courses. 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, Chinese and French 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 of 150 cm (4'11") to 196 cm (6'5") in height.

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: 1 hour 25 minutes

Stop At: Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine, 3951 Katsuyama Mt. Fuji Yoshida Trail 2nd Station, 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: 5 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.

Duration: 10 minutes