At a Glance
Experience the grand nature of cone-shaped, snow-topped Mt. Fuji on foot and on wheels. This easy to moderate tour will reward you with spellbinding nature and history of Mt Fuji. This truly is the classic Japanese experience.
The two day package offers you the opportunity to experience the majestic Mt. Fuji and its neighbourhood on foot and on wheels. The itinerary incorporates one day Mt Fuji Fujinomiya trail guided hike, taking you along Fujinomiya's mountain route to explore the Hoei crater, the largest crater on Mt. Fuji, formed over 300 years ago. Day 2 is a leisurely guided cycle through natural rural landscapes and rice fields, with Mt Fuji in the background.
You'll spend one night at a 80 year old wooden villa which has a view of Mount Fuji.
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Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- Mt. Fuji guided hike including visiting Mt Fuji Sengen Taisha Shrine & Hoei Crater
- 1 night accommodation at Goten Residence
- All meals, 1x breakfast, 2x lunches, 1x dinner
- Guided cycling tour
- Pickup and dropoff at Fujinomiya station
Itinerary
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Walking distance: approx. 3km starting from 2,380m above sea level, the highest point is 2,490m Your guide will pick you up from Fujinomiya station, transfer to Mt Fuji Sengen Taisha Shrine to start your Mt. Fuji hike. Learn more about Mt Fuji Sengen Taisha Shrine from your guide. Sengen Taisha Shrine has a 2000 year history and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Mt. Fuji spring water well in the shrine grounds. Once you're warmed up its time to get ready for the Mt. Fuji hike! The easy going hike will take us along Fujinomiya's mountain route to explore the Hoei crater, the largest crater on Mt. Fuji, formed over 300 years ago. The elevation is from 2400m-2600m (7870ft-8530ft) above sea level, and if the weather is good, lunch will be served near the crater. You'll then visit a traditional ryokan (Japanese inn) to try specially made artisanal desserts. Served by an expert chef of Japanese cuisine, the desserts are original creations and a blend of Japanese and Western styles, using seasonal vegetables and fruits, which change by season or even day. You'll be dropped off at your accommodation in Fujinomiya. This charming GOTEN residence is a remodelled 80 year old wooden villa. While retaining the taste of Japanese-style architecture over 80 years old, it has been refurbished into a clean space. Room Style: Japanese Style Bed Type: Futon Bath: Indoor Bath Toilet: Ensuite Western style |
Goten Residence
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After breakfast, you will be picked up from your accommodation. After bike fitting and a safety briefing, you'll set off to explore Mt. Fuji. neighbourhood. From Spring to Autumn, ride down to the majestic Shiraito Waterfalls. In Winter, you'll explore Nishiyama Honmonji temple. Next, ride to Satoyama village, through natural rural landscapes and rice fields, with Mt. Fuji in the background. Then its time for lunch, where you'll enjoy hand-made Soba noodles with finely battered Japanese tempura made with locally grown vegetables. In the afternoon, visit the Sake Brewery, and learn about the sake making process from an 18th generation owner. Hear the family stories and try different types of Sake (spring and autumn only). You will be transferred to Fujinomiya station where you can catch a train to your next destination. |
Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request from June to October. Please contact us for group bookings.
More Info
- The departure point Fujinomiya station
- The finishing point is Fujinomiya station
How to travel between Tokyo and Fujinomiya station
By Train: from Tokyo station to Mishima station via Japan Railways Shinkansen, then change to Japan Railways JR from Mishima station to Fujinomiya station (traveling time approx. 2 hours.)
By Bus & Train: from Tokyo station Yaesu Exit to Shimizu station via Bus operator Justline, then change to Japan Railways Limited Express from Shimizu(Shizuoka) station to Fujinomiya station (traveling time approx. 4.5 hours).
Day 1: Guided Mt. Fuji hiking tour approx. 3km starting from 2,380 m above sea level, the highest point is 2,490m. 6.5 hours duration
Day 2: Guided cycling tour. 5.5 hours duration
Japan's weather and climate features four distinct seasons.
Spring is from March to May. It's perhaps one of the very best times to visit Japan as temperatures are pleasantly warm without being too hot, with daytime temperatures ranging between 21°C to 26°C. The country is ablaze with beautiful white and pink cherry blossom and plenty festivals to enjoy.
Summer is from June to August and the country experiences a three to four-week rainy season. It is hot and humid during this time and temperatures are often in the high 30’s. If you plan on visiting Japan during the summer weather, northern areas such as Hokkaido or the mountains of Tohoku or Chubu are the most comfortable places to escape the heat.
Autumn is from September to November and is characterised by light breezes and cooler temperatures of around 8-10°C. It is also a wonderful time to visit Japan. The country turns into a haven of red and scarlet leaves which contrast strikingly against the deep blue clear skies and almost as impressive as the stunning cherry blossoms.
Winter is from December to February. It is a magical time to visit as the landscape is turned white with snow. It's the perfect time to go skiing or check out the hot springs, especially venture to the ski slopes of Hokkaido or Nagano. It's Okinawa is a great place to visit during the winter as it is not quite as cold as the rest of Japan’s weather.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
