Lake Kawaguchi

Fujikawaguchiko, a village in southern Yamanashi Prefecture close to Mount Fuji, is home to Lake Kawaguchi. In terms of surface area, it is the second-largest of the Fuji Five Lakes and is situated at the lowest altitude. Its location at an elevation of roughly 800 meters explains why it experiences frequent ice winters and generally chilly summers. Additionally, of all the Fuji Five Lakes, its shoreline is the longest.

The region, like the other Fuji Five Lakes, is a well-liked vacation spot with lots of hotels on the water, windsurfing facilities, camping grounds, and excursion boats. In the Meiji era, Japanese crucian carp and wakasagi were introduced to the lake.

Sports fishing is also quite well-liked. The tourist infrastructure of Lake Kawaguchi, the most visited of the Fuji Five Lakes, is the most advanced. The region is a key starting point for hikers who want to climb Mount Fuji during the peak climbing months of July and August. Photographers frequently frequent the area because of the expansive views of the mountain that can be had from the coast. As a component of the Fujisan Cultural Site, the lake was added to the World Heritage List in 2013.

Location: Yamanashi Prefecture, Yamanashi