Lake Kawaguchi is where Japan's most famous mountain meets its own reflection. The Fuji Five Lakes area offers the postcard view, but also lavender fields, lava caves, and ropeway rides to panoramic viewpoints. In autumn, the Momiji Corridor turns crimson. In winter, Fuji's snow cap hangs over frozen stillness.
What Kawaguchiko is known for
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Tenjoyama Park
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Tenjoyama Park is one of the most popular sightseeing destinations in the Fuji Five Lakes area, attracting thousands of visitors daily.
Lake Yamanakako
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The largest Fuji Five Lake, popular for water sports and winter 'Diamond Fuji' views.
Fuji Omuro Sengen-Jinja Shrine
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This is the oldest shrine on Mt. Fuji's slopes, founded in 699 near the second station of the Yoshida Trail at 1,700 meters.
Fujisan Gate
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Climbing the sacred peak of Mt. Fuji has been a singular, even life-changing experience for countless visitors over the centuries, from ancient ascetics to modern mountaineers.
Lake Shojiko
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The smallest Fuji lake, famous for its unique 'Child-embracing Fuji' perspective.
Kanadorii Gate
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Kanadorii Gate stands a few minutes from Fujisan Station with Mt. Fuji framed between its pillars.
Ishibune Shrine
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This shrine is best known for possessing one of Japan’s most unusual objects of worship: the preserved head of the fourteenth-century Prince Morinaga.
Lake Saiko
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A quiet, highly scenic lake bordering the Aokigahara forest with beautiful Fuji views.
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