This dammed lake formed by the volcanic eruption of Mt.Fuji is the smallest lake of Fuji Five Lakes. Lake Shoji and another 2 dammed lakes, Lake Motosu and Senoumi, also formed by the volcanic eruption of Mt.Fuji, were originally a single lake, but Mt. Fuji erupted again in the 9th century and outpouring lava divided 2 lakes and Lake Shoji.
In 1895 ( 28th of Meiji period), Lake Shoji was introduced by an Englishman, Harry Stewart Whitworth, as “Japan Shoji” where the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji can be seen. Since then, many foreign visitors have visited here.
You can enjoy outdoor amusement such as canoeing, boating, and fishing on the tranquil surface of the lake. When you see Mt.Fuji from an observation deck, you will find a small mountain, Mt. Omuro, located in front of Mt.Fuji, this scenery looks as if Mt. Fuji holds a small baby mountain, so this scenery is called “Kodaki- Fuji”, which means Mt.Fuji holds a baby, so this place is a popular place to take pictures. You can enjoy seasonal scenery such as cherry blossoms in spring, foliage in autumn, a mysterious frozen surface of the lake in winter.
Wild healthy meat cuisine such as venison and dishes of plain and soft tasted flesh of lake smelt are also recommended.
Highlights
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It is the smallest lake of Fuji Five Lakes, and remains undeveloped largely which has kept the beautiful scenery of nature.
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It was introduced by an Englishman, Harry Stewart Whitworth, as a summer retreat “Japan Shoji”.
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It is a popular spot to take pictures of Mt.Fuji for photographers and tourists.
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You will see a magnificent full view of Mt. Fuji and Aokigahara Jyukai when you walk along a hiking trail and reach the panoramic viewing platform.
