Endless recreational pleasures at Mt. Fuji's five famous lakes
The majestic appearance of Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain, has always fascinated travelers for centuries. And on its northern side lie the Fuji Five Lakes, called Yamanakako, Saiko, Shojiko, Motosuko and Kawaguchiko. These scenic crater lakes offer some of Japan's finest recreational and cultural options in a breathtaking setting in any season you visit.
The area is called Fujigoko and Kawaguchiko or Lake Kawaguchi is the most developed lake resort in the area. It is also the most accessible area with convenient train and bus transportation, to and around, the Fujigoko area. Here is the most popular spots from which to view Mount Fuji.
The Fujigoko is also popular for hiking, camping, and other outdoors activities—not to mention the many onsen and ryokan that are dotted near the towns and lakes
The area is called Fujigoko and Kawaguchiko or Lake Kawaguchi is the most developed lake resort in the area. It is also the most accessible area with convenient train and bus transportation, to and around, the Fujigoko area. Here is the most popular spots from which to view Mount Fuji.
The Fujigoko is also popular for hiking, camping, and other outdoors activities—not to mention the many onsen and ryokan that are dotted near the towns and lakes
