Mount Fuji, or Fujisan as the Japanese call it, a near perfect conical volcano and symbol of Japan. As Japan’s highest mountain at 3776m (12,388ft), it lies in a geological wonderland of moving tectonic plates, lava flows, rich soil, and spring water. It stands alone, in all its magnificence and its spiritual presence runs deep in the Japanese psyche, inspiring poems, art and spiritual reverence over the millennia. We have crafted an adventure that takes you through the prefecture of Shizuoka, the home of Mt. Fuji and discover the special connection the people have with this mountain.
Our journey will start in Izu, a rugged peninsula jutting out into the Pacific Ocean. Explore the old Shimoda Kaido path, stopping to pick your own wasabi. E-bike up a mountain pass and descend down to the rugged west coast and village of Matsuzaki. Choose to raise the heart rate a notch with an epic mountain bike trail ride through old charcoal trading paths , or a more relaxing option of sea kayak fishing in the deep waters of Suruga Bay.
The grand mountain beckons you closer as we travel north and prepare to climb Fujisan. Stay overnight in a mountain hut and hike to the summit for the sunrise. Upon descent, wash away the fatigue in a soothing Onsen hot pool and sleep under canvas in an eco camp in a village at the base of the mountain. Stay a while and discover the local life, or continue on the nearby Tokaido bullet train to your next destination.