Five Lakes of Fuji


At an altitude of 1000 m above sea level in the hilly area of ​​Yamanashi Prefecture, at the foot of the legendary Mount Fuji there is a fascinating place - the area of ​​the Five Lakes . The Japanese call it Fujiokoko, because from here it is best to see Mount Fuji and it is easiest to conquer its summit. The Five Lakes region is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan . It is here that the entertainment park of Fujikyu Highlands is located with one of the world's highest roller coasters.

Unique reservoirs of Fujiyama

5 lakes Fuji are of volcanic origin. They are formed long ago, another 50-60 thousand years ago the frozen streams of lava blocked the channels of local rivers. Several lakes are still connected by groundwater runoff and have a similar level of surface. Among the Five Lakes of Fuji are:

  1. Lake Yamanaka - the easternmost of all the basins. Its circumference is 13 km. Among tourists, Yamanaka is considered the most popular place for golf and tennis. Great for surfing and swimming. In winter, you can skate here.
  2. Lake Kawaguchi - the largest of the 5 lakes Fuji, its area is 6 square meters. km, and the maximum depth is fixed at 16 m. Kawaguchi is located in the center of the region, so it is easier to reach it. For tourists here you can take walks on yachts and boats, surfing, fishing, bathing in thermal springs .
  3. Lake Sai is a reservoir, which is least enriched by civilization. Circumference of the lake reaches 10.5 km, and it is located only 1 km from Kawaguchi. Lake Sai locals are called the "lake of women" because of its turquoise water. Tourists come here to go water skiing, on boats. Around the lake there are many camping sites.
  4. Lake Shoji is the smallest and suitable for fishing. Its circumference is 2.5 km, and the average depth is 3.7 m. It is located 5 km from Lake Sai. From the observation deck, set at an altitude of 1340 m in the Shoji area, spectacular views of Mount Fuji are opened.
  5. Lake Motosu - the deepest in the region of the Five Lakes, its maximum depth reaches 138 m. It is 9 deep in the lake of the country. Only this of all 5 lakes does not freeze in winter and is famous for its incredibly clear water. Lake Motosu is depicted on a Japanese banknote worth 1,000 yen.

How to get to the area of ​​the Five Lakes Fuji?

Fuji-Yoshida is the main city in the region, and near it on the lake Kawaguchi is a small town called Fuji-Kawaguchiko. These two settlements serve as railway stations of the Fujiku line. From here, it's easiest for tourists to get to any of the 5 Fuji Lakes by public transport .