Run
& Bike across Mt. Fuji - Hakone - Izu National Park
From the foot of Japan's most sacred and iconic Mt. Fuji to Izu
peninsula, we travel by our own foor power. Enjoy trail running
in the forest in Mt. Fuji and Izu, cycling through quiet back road
in the area in this 4 days tour.
We start trail
running from 5th station of Mt. Fuji. Running through the
forest leads you to historic Sengen Jinjya shrine to visit.
After having lunch, we start cycling to Yamanakako Lake where
our tonight's accommodation is.
Stage 2
8:00
Start from Yamanakako Lake
17:00
Finish
at Hakone
From Yamanakako Lake, we
cycle over several mountain passes to Hakone area. The trail
head situated at the view point looking over Ashinoko Lake.
We start to run on ridge trail into historic Hakone checking
station and finish the stage.
Stage 3
10:00
Meet at Hakone checking station
16:00
Finish at Mt. Darumayama
We start with trail running
toward Izu peninsula. After switching to bike, we enjoy quiet
back road down to Kanogawa river and start to climb up to
Mt. Darumayama. The last 5km to the accommodation is a nice
trail in the forest to finish the day.
Stage 4
8:00
Start from Mt. Darumayama
17:00
Finish at Kawazu
We enjoy skyline
road on west Izu mountains with the view of Mt. Fuji on the
back and ocean below. The trail start at Amagi mountains which
hold native beech trees by the trail. We conclude the adventure
to cycle into the beach in Kawazu.
The steepest part of the hill climb on
bike is more than 10% grade. We reccommend to take Hybrid bike with
tripple in front for those who are not ride bike regularly. Road bike
with compact in front would be suitable too. (Rental bike: Hybrid
4000yen, Road 6000yen for 2 days.
We enjoy the night with BBQ, this is a
great oppotunity to make friends with trail running and cycling enthusiasts.
The accommodation will be guest house or cottages in camping site
in which we share the room with other participants. Single room will
be available on request.
Trail running guide, Hiroko Suzuki
Mt. Fuji to Ocean. This is the golden route we all have waited for
long time. The feeling of achivement will be fantastic after long
run and bike all the day and all the stages. Not only achivement but
enjoyment of beautiful scenery on the way we can get too. Experience
the journey all by your foot power, and meet great friends on the
trip!
Cycling guide, Kenichi Kawamura
I have been guiding these areas for long time but this is the first
tour to combine all the best part of the area. With trail running,
we can feel very close to the forest of Mt. Fuji and Mt. Amagi in
Izu. And we choose quiet back road for cycling to enjoy the beautiful
scenery on the way. Spending full 4 days with other adventure lovers
will give you life long friends at the end.
Tour name
Mt. Fuji - Hakone
- Izu Trail running & Cycling
Tour date
<Stage 1-2> 2012 Oct
27th - 28th
<Stage 3-4> 2012 Nov 23rd - 24th
Meeting
and finishing
place
<Stage 1-2>
Meet at Fujisan station 9:00am, Finishing at Hakone sekisho
around 17:00pm
<Stage 3-4> Meet at Hakone sekisho 10:00am, Finishing
at Kawazu station around 17:00pm
Tour price
22,700yen (2 days
guide fee, insurance)
*Accommodation is not inclueded
Accommodation
Around 6800yen(Guest
house or cottage in camping site, with 2 measl)
Number of participants
Minimum 6 to
run the tour, Maximum 14
Closing day
7 days prior
to departure
Organized by
Aloha Biketrip
Weather and Cancellation
Basically the
tour will be held with all weather. However, if Japan Meteorological
Agency announces Weather Warnings/Advisories in the area,
or guide judges the weather condition wil behazardous, the
tour will be cancelled.
Fitness level
Trail
running You need to be confident to run 15-20km on flat road
comfortably. Cycing You need to be confident to climb 1000m altitude
gain comfortably.
What to bring
*Bike (You can
rent one too)
*Helmet (It is compalsory for this tour. You can rent one)
*Cycling Gloves (You can rent one too)
*Rain jacket
*Back pack (Small one for water and snacks)
*Lunch
*Snacks
*Sun glasses
*Water bottle of Hydration pack
*Clothing
*Warmer
*Trail running and Cycling shoes
