Mt. Fuji E-Bike Tour: Local Tea & Hidden Viewpoints

Ride past the crowds to a 1,200-year-old ginkgo tree and drink spring water fed by Mt. Fuji.

A 3-hour guided e-bike tour departing from Shin-Fuji Station that loops through Fuji City's countryside, tea farms and hidden Mt. Fuji viewpoints instead of the crowded tourist zones around Lake Kawaguchi. You ride electric-assisted bikes, taste Japanese tea at a traditional shop, visit natural spring water sites, and try origami at a paper art museum, led by an English-speaking local guide. The tour includes bike rental, helmet and insurance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided E-Bike Tour Around Mt. Fuji

• Meet at Shin-Fuji Station south exit
• Climb tower for panoramic Fuji City view
• Visit spring water sites in the city
• Drink spring water at a beautiful fountain
• Tea tasting at Yamadaien Tea Shop
• Visit historic shrine with ancient ginkgo tree
• Origami experience at Fuji Paper Art Museum
• Final photo stop with Mount Fuji background
• Return to starting point

The Experience

The tour starts at Shin-Fuji Station's south exit, just one hour from Tokyo by bullet train. From there you climb a local tower for a panoramic view: Mt. Fuji rises to the north, Suruga Bay stretches south, and the elevation difference between them is about 6,500 meters. This opening stop frames what the ride will weave through: the geography that shapes daily life here, not the postcard angles most visitors chase.

You'll pedal through countryside roads and coastal scenery on an electric-assisted bike, which means the hills don't require strength training. The route passes several spring water sites where you can drink water filtered naturally by Mt. Fuji, then stops at Yamadaien Tea Shop, founded in 1889, where you learn how water temperature changes the flavor of Japanese tea. A historic shrine with a 1,200-year-old ginkgo tree marks another quiet moment away from the main tourist trails. At the Fuji Paper Art Museum, you try traditional origami before a final photo stop with Mt. Fuji as the backdrop, then return to Shin-Fuji Station.

Mt. Fuji visibility depends on weather, and some stops may shift based on facility schedules, so the guide will adapt the route on the day. The tour suits riders 13 and older. The electric assist handles the pedaling work, though there is a 50-step staircase at one point. Insurance is covered by the operator.

What’s included

• Electric-assisted bike rental with helmet.
• guide in English or Japanese.
• tea tasting at a traditional tea shop.
• visits to natural spring water sites.
• origami experience at a paper art museum.
• insurance coverage.

Days and timesDaily · 09:30 and 13:15

Ages13 to 60 years · Under 13 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Meeting Point:　Meet at the south exit of Shin-Fuji Station. Look for our guide holding a [NINOMARU Guided Cycling Tour] sign. ☆It is Shin-Fuji Station on the bu…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Ninomaru Village

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to ride with a small group led by a local guide rather than join a larger bus tour. The electric bikes mean you can cover ground without cycling fitness, and the 3-hour loop fits easily into a day trip from Tokyo.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What does the e-bike have that makes it easier for beginners?

The Miyata Ridge Runner electric-assisted bike does the pedaling work for you, so you can ride through hills and longer stretches without exhaustion. The guide leads at a pace suited to all fitness levels.

Can I see Mt. Fuji clearly on this tour?

Mt. Fuji visibility depends on weather conditions on the day of your tour. The guide will take you to hidden viewpoints and a final photo spot where the mountain is often visible, but clear skies are not guaranteed.

What is the tea tasting experience like?

You visit Yamadaien Tea Shop, which has operated since 1889, and learn how water temperature changes the flavor of Japanese tea. The experience may not be available depending on the shop's holiday schedule, so the guide will confirm on the day.

How long is the ride itself, and are there rest stops?

The full tour is 3 hours from start to finish, including the cycling, the stops at spring water sites, the tea shop, the shrine, the origami experience, and the return to Shin-Fuji Station. The pace is built around beginners, with time to explore each stop.

Is there a staircase on the route?

Yes, there is a 50-step staircase at Fujisan Yumeno Ohashi, so the tour is not wheelchair accessible. If stairs are a concern, mention it when you book so the guide can discuss the route with you.

What should I bring or prepare for the ride?

Bring your own drinks and water. The tour provides the helmet, electric bike, and insurance. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for cycling. The route includes both countryside roads and some urban streets.