Lake Yamanaka(Yamanaka-ko)

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Lake Yamanaka(Yamanaka-ko)

The closest lake to Mt.Fuji.

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Lake Yamanaka covers an area of about 6.57 square kilometers and is about 980.5 meters above sea level. It is located at the third highest point in Japan. The lake is the closest to Mt. Fuji among the “Fuji Five Lakes " and offers beautiful scenery of the four seasons with the majestic Mt.Fuji.

Visitors can enjoy sightseeing throughout the year, with tulips in spring, sunflowers in summer, cosmos and colored leaves in autumn, and beautiful snow-capped mountains in winter.

It is a plateau at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, and the climate is about the same as that of Hokkaido, making it a popular summer resort. In summer, the area is crowded with tourists who enjoy barbecues, camping, marine sports, and fishing. There are many sightseeing spots around Lake Yamanaka, and there is also a cycling path that goes almost all the way around the lake, making it possible to enjoy the lake in a variety of ways.

For a quick and easy way to experience the nature of Lake Yamanaka, we recommend taking the sightseeing boat "Swan Lake" or the amphibious KABA bus, which allows you to enjoy both land and water sightseeing while riding on the bus.

Highlights

  • You can enjoy the magnificent Mount Fuji and nature in an active way.
  • The climate is pleasant in summer, and it is popular as a summer resort.
  • It is called "Swan Lake", and in winter you can see the collaboration of swans and Mt.Fuji.
  • There are many courses for easy trekking and hiking.
  • There are many popular spots in the surrounding area, such as Oshino Hakkai, Yamanakako Hananomiyako Park, and Yamanakako panoramic viewing platform.

Photos

  • Lake Yamanaka is known as the closest lake to Mt.Fuji.

    Lake Yamanaka is known as the closest lake to Mt.Fuji.

  • Various flowers bloom in all seasons.

    Various flowers bloom in all seasons.

  • A cycling path that almost circles the lake.

    A cycling path that almost circles the lake.

  • View from the Yamanakako panoramic viewing platform.

    View from the Yamanakako panoramic viewing platform.

  • Autumn leaves in Lake Yamanaka

    Autumn leaves in Lake Yamanaka

  • Lake Yamanaka in Winter

    Lake Yamanaka in Winter

Reviews

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  • Top Reviewer

    mizuiro_lawson Top Reviewer

    湖の向こうに富士山。
    富士五湖の中で最も富士山に近い湖なので、富士山が一番大きく見える湖ではないでしょうか。
    撮影スポットも多いので写真好きな方にも人気あるはず。

  • Tim Williams

    山中湖是一個迷人的地方,其美麗的湖泊、壯麗的山景和寧靜的氛圍給人留下深刻的印象。

  • Lurk0901

    冬天山中湖周邊的自然風光在富士山景色的裝飾下更顯的迷人,同時也提供一種與眾不同的寧靜。

  • 蔡美麗

    美呆了...
    沒有河口湖熱鬧,交通也不是很方便,但還是更喜歡山中湖的寧靜愜意。

  • 怡怡

    天候狀況不佳沒能拍到美美的富士山。

Details

Name in Japanese
山中湖
Postal Code
401-0500
Address
Yamanakakomura, Minamitsurugun, Yamanashi
Tel
0263-95-2433
Admission
Free
Regular Holidays
None
Hours of operation
None specified
Access
Approx. 2 hours on express bus from JR Shinjuku Station
Official Website
Official Website (English)