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West Lake (Sai-ko)

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West Lake (Sai-ko)

One of the Fuji Five Lakes, where the supposedly extinct Kunimasu Trout was discovered and where rich nature still remains.

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Located in the middle of the Fuji Five Lakes, this mystical lake is surrounded by mountains and the Aokigahara Sea of Trees. In recent years, the Kunimasu Trout, which was thought to be extinct, was discovered for the first time in about 70 years, making a big splash in the news. The lake is also home to a colony of Fuji Marimo, a natural monument designated by Yamanashi Prefecture, and is a place with abundant natural resources.

The area around West Lake is also characterized by its many caves. It is said that when lava flowed out during the eruption of Mt.Fuji, the caves were formed as it cooled down. The Sai-ko Nature Center (Kunimasu Exhibition Hall / Sai-ko Bat Cave) and the Fugaku Fu-ketsu(Mountain Cave) are popular tourist spots where you can walk around inside the caves.

There is also a lakeside campground “Kohan Camp Site” where you can enjoy outdoor activities while camping with a view of West Lake. You can also experience the rich nature through canoeing, kayaking, and hiking.

Highlights

  • The West Lake is a beautiful pale blue lake.
  • A rich natural environment where the supposedly extinct Kunimasu Trout was spotted.
  • The caves around the West Lake are popular tourist spots, where you can take a walk inside.
  • Enjoy camping at “Kohan Camp Site”, a lakeside campground.

Photos

  • West Lake, where abundant natural resources remain

    West Lake, where abundant natural resources remain

  • The Aokigahara Sea of Trees

    The Aokigahara Sea of Trees

  • The cave formed by the cooling of lava from Mt. Fuji is a popular tourist spot.

    The cave formed by the cooling of lava from Mt. Fuji is a popular tourist spot.

  • Kunimasu

    Kunimasu

Reviews

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  • Richard Chen

    You can go camping and do some birdwatching here—it's a lot of fun! Bring your camera and capture all the unique scenery.

  • Rong Chen

    Aokigahara Forest is really close by, and since this is a famous suicide spot in Japan, it feels a bit eerie and creepy.

Details

Name in Japanese
西湖
Postal Code
401-0332
Address
Saiko, Fuji Kawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
Tel
0555-72-3168 (Fujikawaguchiko Town Tourism Division)
Admission
Free
Regular Holidays
None
Hours of operation
None specified
Access
Approximately 40 minutes by bus from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line.
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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