Samurai - Mt Fuji

Stage 1 of the Samurai Epic. The Mt Fuji Stage travels across Japan through the Alps, around Mt Fuji, to the shores of the Pacific.

Highlights

• Ride across Japan from North to South, exploring historic landmarks like the Black Crow Castle in Matsumoto, Japan’s oldest original castle.
• Cycle around Mt. Fuji, experiencing incredible views of this iconic Japanese mountain from the Fuji 5 Lakes, with the option of riding up the volcano.
• Explore the Izu Peninsula, passing through fishing villages and onsen towns, with Mt. Fuji visible from the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
• Ride past the site where the famous American Black Ships landed, a catalyst for ending feudalism and starting Japan’s rapid modernization during the samurai era.
• Experience diverse landscapes and cultural highlights throughout the Alps that have sheltered much of Japan’s ancient history, on this epic cycling tour across Japan.

Longer routes are available throughout the tour for those wanting more daily riding and elevation.