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Lake Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi

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#1 of 744 in Nature in Chubu
Must see · Water Body · Scenic Walking Area
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One of the five lakes near the base of Mount Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi offers a number of activities and attractions in addition to some of the finest views of Japan's iconic mountain. Visitors can stop by several museums around the lake's perimeter, including one dedicated to medieval music. Boat excursions, windsurfing, and other water sports are available on the lake itself, and nearby hot springs draw others to the water's edge. Stay at one of the several hotels around the lake, or take advantage of one of the available sightseeing buses. Plan your Lake Kawaguchi visit and explore what else you can see and do in Fujikawaguchiko-machi using our Fujikawaguchiko-machi route builder app.
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  • Beautiful lake to walk around! There are buses available along to entire lake that can take you to the different smaller sections. Buses can get very crowded during the weekends. 
    Beautiful lake to walk around! There are buses available along to entire lake that can take you to the different smaller sections. Buses can get very crowded during the weekends.  more »
  • It is beautiful. We took the cable car up to the mountain and walked through the bush trail down. Totally worth it. The serenity and peace of the bush setting are just amazing. Once down, you could... 
    It is beautiful. We took the cable car up to the mountain and walked through the bush trail down. Totally worth it. The serenity and peace of the bush setting are just amazing. Once down, you could...  more »
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  • I’ve been there in 2019. The lake is very beautiful it’s blue and clear you can take a beautiful lake pictures here. You can see mountain Fuji and this lake together when you been here. The environment around there are wonderful around this lake has many of trees and plants you can breathe in the fresh air there it’s very good for your respiratory health. The weather when I was there is very comfy in daytime ,but chilly at night. At night it was very dark around there my advice is careful when you are driving. Japanese people are nice you can ask local people when you get lost ( It would be great if you learn some basic Japanese word for traveling in Japan). When I was there some local people can talk English a little bit if you want to be comfortable in Japan Japanese language is quite important. The Japanese food around there are amazing it’s very delicious and fair price the quality of the ingredients in food are very good. If you have a chance to go to Japan this place should be added to your trip. Hope you guys have a nice time in Japan. Thanks for reading this review.
  • Beautiful lake at the heel of Mt Fuji. Reminiscent of Switzerland with the lake houses and establishments congesting the perimeter of the lake. Great view of Mt Fuji from the north side of the lake.

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