Cycling Holiday - Classic Japan - Fuji to Kyoto

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08 to 19 Sept - Just after the Rugby World Cup 2019, this cycling trip is an opportunity to really experience Japanese culture and meet people ready to share their wonderful cuisine and traditions.

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Holiday Highlights

Majestic Mt. Fuji and lovely Lake Kawaguchi
Exploring Nagahama and the awesome Hikone Castle
Shuzenji and its soothing hot baths after a day’s cycling
Bullet Trains and Bento boxes
Colourful Kyoto and Karaoke crooning
Peaceful pedalling and rural riding

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Day	Description	Distance	Meals
1	Departure for Japan
2	Arrival in Japan - Sights of Shinjuku
3	Tokyo e-bike tour - Transfer to Lake Kawaguchi	6 Miles / 10 Kms + Short Kawaguchi ride	B D
4	Lake Kawaguchi to Fujinomiya	41 Miles / 66 Kms	B D
5	Fujinomiya to Shuzenji	38 Miles / 60 Kms	B D
6	Shuzenji to Omihachiman - Non Riding Day		B
7	Omihachiman to Nagahama	29 Miles / 47 Kms	B D
8	Nagahama to Sugaura	31 Miles / 50 Kms	B D
9	Sugaura to Katada	43 Miles / 70 Kms	B D
10	Katada to Kyoto	18 Miles / 29 Kms	B
11	Kyoto		B
12	Kyoto - Osaka - Departure		B

Meals: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner | Please keep in mind the distances and ascent information provided are intended to be indicative and may vary from the actuals due to accommodation changes or when compared on different GPS devices and software

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Holiday Information

Much more than just a cycling trip, this is an opportunity to really experience Japanese culture and meet people ready to share their wonderful cuisine and traditions.

Our tour starts with an e-bike exploration of Tokyo before we head to the stunning Fuji Five Lakes and Lake Kawaguchi. The iconic Mt Fuji providing a stunning back-drop to our rides.

Following time soaking in the onsens of Shuzenji we swap our bikes for the Bullet Train and connect to Omihachiman. From here we visit the impressive Hikone Castle as our cycling winds its way around the Lake Biwa taking in the delightful traditional villages along the way.

The final day’s ride sees us reaching Kyoto where you will experience the contrast of traditional and modern Japan. Here we visit temples with immaculate gardens and explore the back streets of this 1200 year old city.

Accommodation is of a high standard throughout and varies from modern hotels to comfortable and traditional minshuku and ryokan. There is nothing better than ending your riding day by soaking in a wonderfully relaxing onsen / bath which are often part of these accommodations.

Food plays an integral part of Japanese life so be prepared for some truly delicious cuisine along the way. For the adventurous there is a new food adventure around each and every corner.

For more information download our trip notes

Holiday Feedback

The cycling near Mt Fuji was magic!

The dinners provided were beautifully presented and prepared. Meals were a great sampling of Japanese food. Very happy with meals. I loved the cycling near Mt Fuji – really scenic, a few good climbs and the weather was magnificent. Those two days were magic! Also, loved the e-bike tour in Tokyo – first time on an e-bike and it was really fun.

The guides were excellent. All three took great care of us, helped us to understand Japanese culture and food and were always cheerful and fun. I did get sick on the tour and they took me to the doctor immediately. I was especially grateful for their care. Our transport was Japanese trains – they were great.

Jane, USA
Our tour leader was a star...

Riding an e-bike around Tokyo was surprisingly great fun but the first day of proper cycling around Mount Fuji was the best. Cycling in Kyoto was also a great way to see the city. The freshly brewed coffee was much appreciated during the rides. Our tour leader was a star and the support guide also very informative.

Tony, London
As seen in the press...

Rather than zipping straight to Kyoto from Tokyo in a matter of hours on the shinkansen high-speed train, intrepid travelers can saddle up and take the slow road on this 12-day trip.

Following an e-bike tour of Tokyo, things take a more strenuous turn on a ride around Fuji Five Lakes, with Japan’s most iconic mountain as a backdrop.

The route also takes in traditional villages near Lake Biwa, before ending in the ancient capital of Kyoto, with its abundance of peaceful temples and traditional ryokan, or inns.

CNN Travel (2018), Best adventure vacations for 2018

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