Mt Fuji – Across Japan

Traverse Japan from north to south, cycling through historic and scenic landscapes. From Matsumoto’s Black Crow Castle to Mt. Fuji’s majestic peaks, explore the Fuji 5 Lakes and Izu Peninsula’s coastal villages. Ride past the legendary Black Ships landing site, witness the intersection of samurai heritage and modernization, and experience the diverse cultural and geographical tapestry of Japan’s alpine regions.

Mt Fuji is a standalone tour. It can be combined with the Hokkaido and Honshu Island tours.

Highlights

• Explore the ancient Samurai roads and learn about this fascinating period in history.
• Indulge yourself in the natural hot springs offered by most of our accommodations.
• Discover the unique tastes of Japanese cuisine that are distinct and varied across the islands.
• Experience the delights of Japanese style inns that offer a very different hotel experience to what you might be used to.
• 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.