Cycle along the Fuji-Five-Lakes with the Japan’s highest peak of Mt. Fuji visible just in front of you. This cycling tour begins at Shinjuku station and take a bus to Lake Yamanaka. We will also have a chance to explore primeval forest and caves at Aokigahara Sea of Trees. Enjoy downhill from Motosu-lake to Shimobe Onsen, a cozy old spa town, where we’ll visit Kuon temple, which is believed to have been founded by Nichiren in 1274, and is the headquarters of the Nichiren Sect of Buddhism. We”ll stay at Shukubo Temple Lodging and experience true Japanese atmosphere and healthy shojin vegetarian dishes. On the last day of the tour, we”ll visit Yaizu Port to have sushi buffet! Then, we”ll take bullet train to return Tokyo.
Meet at Shinjuku Station at 11:40 am
A limited number of single-occupancy rooms are available for an additional charge on most tours. If you are a single traveler, please ask about room availability. A single-occupancy supplemental charge will be applied.
To make your experience of Japan more authentic and memorable, we schedule some tour accommodations in traditional ryokan inns. Rather than single rooms, ryokan accommodate two to five people per room, with traditional tatami mat flooring and futon bedding. Please note that at Planet Adventure, we arrange for our guests to be accommodated in rooms divided by gender.
Level: Beginner
Springs of Mt. Fuji
Meet at Shinjuku Station at 11:40 am and take a bus for Lake Yamanakako, Yamanashi pref. We will start cycling from Mt. Fuji Station. Just leisurely ride calling at beautiful springs of Mt. Fuji and gorgeous view from Sengen Shrine.
Hotel with onsen spa, Meals: Dinner
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From Narita/Haneda
From Narita: Leaves at 08:50/09:15/09:35, arrives at Shinjuku Station at 10:50/11:15/11:35 respectively.
From Haneda: Leaves at 09:50/10:10/10:30, arrives at Shinjuku Station at 10:45/11:05/11:25 respectively.
Cycling along Fuji-Five-Lakes and Aokigahara Sea of Trees nature tour as optional tour.
Aokigahara is a 35 sq-km (14 sq-ml.) forest that spreads at the northwest of Mt. Fuji. As Aokigahara is a dense forest, there is barely any wildlife in here. The forest is very quiet and that makes it a popular suicide spot in Japan.
Hotel with onsen spa, Meals: breakfast, dinner
Enjoy downhill from Motosu-lake to Shimobe Onsen, a cozy old spa town, where we’ll visit Kuon temple, which is believed to have been founded by Nichiren in 1274, and is the headquarters of the Nichiren Sect of Buddhism. We”ll stay at Shukubo Temple Lodging and experience true Japanese atmosphere and healthy shojin vegetarian dishes.
The temple is very famous for cherry blossom. So, the tour dated April 2~5 is the best for this.
Shukubo at Kuonji area, Meal: breakfast, dinner
On the last day of the tour, we”ll visit Yaizu Port to have sushi buffet for lunch!
Then, we”ll move to Yaizu Station
We expect that we’ll arrive at Yaizu Station around 16:00
To Tokyo: 16:27~18:17 (no extra cost)
To Kyoto: 16:07~18:25 (plus JPY 4,000)
Please ask us for other destinations.
Meals: breakfast, lunch