Japan's Top Bike Climbs

#1
Mt. Fuji (Fujinomiya Line)
JAPAN
#2
Mt. Norikura West
JAPAN
#3
Odarumi Toge
JAPAN
#4
Mt. Fuji (Evergreen Line)
JAPAN
#5
Mt. Fuji (Azami Line)
JAPAN
#6
Mt. Norikura North
JAPAN
#7
Mt. Fuji (Subara Line - Hwy 702)
JAPAN
#8
Utsukushigahara
JAPAN
#10
Mt. Norikura East
JAPAN
#11
Mt. Akagi South
JAPAN

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Japan: Fujiyama
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11 ROUTES
30 POIs
ROUTE STATS (TOTAL)
145.1
mi
DISTANCE
32,220
ft
ELEV. GAIN

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FULL SUMMARY

Cycling Japan - DJI Mavic 2 Pro sphere photo of sunrise and Mt. Fuji 

Mt. Fuji

We are in the process of identifying the most hardest, most difficult and epic bike climbs in Japan.  Thusfar, we have thoroughly documented the greatest bike climb(s) in Japan - Mt. Fuji.  Anyone with information regarding other top Japanese bike climbs is encouraged to submit their thoughts to me at johnson@perrylaw.net.  All contributions will be most appreciated.

THE HARDEST ROUTE UP MT. FUJI

THE MOST DIFFICULT BIKE CLIMB IN JAPAN

BIKE CLIMB TO FUJINOMIYA 5TH STATION

Cycling the top bike climbs in Japan - cyclist riding past Mt. Fuji sign on Fujinomoyi 5th line 

Cycling Mt. Fuji - Fujinomiya Line

The Fujinomiya approach to Mt. Fuji is rated the hardest and is also the longest climb of Mt. Fuji.   This climb is 30 kilometers gaining 2,044 meters at 6.8% average grade.

THE SECOND HARDEST BIKE CLIMB IN JAPAN

MT. NORIKURA WEST

Cycling the top bike climbs in Japan - cyclist riding past Mt. Fuji sign on Fujinomoyi 5th line 

38 kilometers gaining 2,189 meters to 2,729 meters at 5.7% average grade.

THE STEEPEST ROUTE UP MT. FUJI

BIKE CLIMB TO AZAMI 5TH STATION 

Bike climb top bike climbs in Japan - Mt. Fuji photo

At an average of 10.2% for 11 kilometers, the Azami line is by far the steepest ascent by bike of Mt. Fuji.

THE MOST SCENIC AND POPULAR ROUTE UP MT. FUJI

BIKE CLIMB TO SUBARU 5TH STATION 

Cyclist riding past the Subaru Line toll booth - Mt. Fuji in background. 

The Subaru 5th line is by far the most popular and also the most scenic of the bike climbs up Mt. Fuji.