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  • Lake Kawaguchi
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    Yamanashi Prefecture Minamitsuru-gun Fuji Kawaguchiko Town
    Lake Kawaguchi is located at the lowest elevation of the Fuji Five Lakes. It also has the longest shoreline, about 20 kilometers, of any of the lakes and affords spectacular views of the magnificent Mt. Fuji. The area is a popular resort attracting many visitors with so many things to do such as the Music Forest Museum, pleasure cruises, campsites and hotels. The lake is registered as a World Heritage site as part of the Fujisan cultural site, ‘Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration’.

    河口湖畔をお散歩していると、自然と河口湖七福神めぐりが出来るような感じになっています。七福神のうちの弁財天は、唯一女性の神様。河口湖音楽と森の美術館の裏手、というか、湖側にいらっしゃいます。調べたら、綾小路きみまろさんが寄贈されたんですね。

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  • Fugaku Wind Cave
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    Yamanashi Pref. Minamitsurugunfujikawaguchikomachi Saiko Aokigahara 2068-1
    This is a cave with an average temperature of three degrees in “Aokigahara Jukai” (sea of trees) forest, and it was used to store silkworm eggs until the early Showa period. It has also been designated as a Natural Monument of Japan. The total length of the tunnel is 201 meters. This is a horizontal cave where icicles, lava shelves and ropy lava can be seen. As the inside of the cave is gently sloping and easy to walk, it is suitable for adults and children of all ages.

    風穴に行く前に駐車場こみの滞在となりました。時間にして数分、土産物等の販売もあるので休憩込みになると思います。飲み物があるので購入できます

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  • Aokigahara Sea of Trees
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    Yamanashi Prefecture Minamitsuru-gun Fuji Kawaguchiko Town
    This 3,000-hectare forest was created by lava flows from Mt. Fuji's eruption in the year 864. This lush forest is primarily inhabited by evergreen trees such as Japanese cypress and southern Japanese hemlock, but is also home to broadleaf trees such as Mongolian oak and Japanese maple. Do the many species of flora and fauna that can be seen there, we recommend taking a guided tour with a certified nature guide.
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  • Lake Shojiko
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    Yamanashi Prefecture Minamitsuru-gun Fuji Kawaguchiko Town
    Located at an elevation of 900 meters, Lake Shojiko Is the smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes at only 0.5 square kilometers, but its surface is such a beautiful clear blue that during the Meiji period, it was touted overseas as the Switzerland of East Asia. Due to the frequently occurring upside down reflection of Mt. Fuji in its waters and the fact that Mt. Fuji appears to be embracing the smaller Mt. Omuro, the sight is sometimes call Fuji hugging its child. This scene makes the lake a popular spot for photographers.
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  • Lake Saiko
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    Yamanashi Prefecture Minamitsuru-gun Fuji Kawaguchiko Town
    Located at an elevation of 900 meters, Lake Saiko is one of the Fuji Five Lakes. At 2.12 square kilometers, it is not very large, but it is deep, about 72 meters, and its intensely blue surface has a mystic beauty. Whether it is azaleas in the spring, verdant greenery in the early summer, colored leaves in the fall, or soft rime in the winter, visitors can enjoy scenic beauty in every season, and the lake is a favorite spot for water activities. In 2010, kunimasu (local salmon), believed to live only Lake Tazawa in Akita Prefecture, were found in Lake Saiko for the first time in 70 years, a discovery that made news headlines.
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  • Funatsu Lava Tree Molds
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    Yamanashi Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchikomachi Funatsu

    About 1,000 years ago, when volcanic lava flowed from Mount Fuji, it burned everything in its path and created various shapes when it cooled. On the slopes of the mountain, there are many caves that...

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  • Mt. Mitsutoge
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    Yamanashi Prefecture Minamitsuru-gun Fuji Kawaguchiko Town
    This mountain features views of a variety of lovely alpine plants during the bloom season. Long popular for its amazing views of Mt. Fuji near the peak, the mountain is visited by many climbers. The mountain's Byobuiwa Rock is a Mecca for rock climbers looking to train their skills.
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  • Lake Saiko Bat Cave
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    Yamanashi Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchikomachi Nishi
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  • Misaka Pass
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    Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi
    This mountain pass is located in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru County, Yamanashi Prefecture. The pass, which straddles between Fujikawaguchiko and neighboring Fuefuki City, is said to be the pass that the Japanese mythological hero, Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto crossed over on his expedition to the eastern provinces. Just south of the southern exit of Misaka Tunnel on National Route 137 is Fujimi Bridge. There, can stop there and enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji from the observation deck that runs parallel to the bridge.
  • Ubuyagasaki Cape
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    Yamanashi Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchikomachi
    "A 15-minute drive from the Kawaguchiko Interchange. The Kozantei Ubuya-mae bus stop is situated right on this cape on the northern bank of the Lake Kawaguchi Ohashi Bridge. The cape's name, which literally translates to ""Birthing Room Cape,"" is derived from the legend that the goddess Konohanasakuya-bime gave birth here. A fantastically scenic location with Mt. Fuji on the left hand side and the Lake Kawaguchi Ohashi Bridge on the right, on clear days when the winds are gentle, visitors can also see Mt. Fuji reflected upside down in the surface of the lake. Other area highlights include stone monuments inscribed with Fuji-related poems by the great Matsuo Basho and Seiko Nakamura, as well as a relief of Koyo Okada, a photographer who shot pictures of Mt. Fuji from the area throughout his career. In spring, cherry trees in the area come into bloom, further adding to the picturesque Fuji scenery."
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  • Lake Kawaguchi
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    Yamanashi Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchikomachi Funatsu
  • Ryugu cave
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    Yamanashi Prefecture Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchiko-machi
  • Fuji primeval forest
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    Yamanashi Prefecture Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchiko-machi
  • Mt.Ryugadake
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    Yamanashi Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchikomachi
  • Mt.Eboshi
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    Yamanashi Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchikomachi
  • Mt.Shiroyama
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    Yamanashi Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchikomachi
  • Kan'nonmisaki
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    Yamanashi Prefecture Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchiko-machi
  • Fuji primeval forest
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    Yamanashi Prefecture Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchiko-machi
  • Mt.Omuro
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    Yamanashi Minamitsuru-gun Fujikawaguchikomachi
  • Mt.Kagikake
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    Yamanashi Fuefuki-shi
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Yamanashi prefecture is the proud home of one of Japan’s most celebrated icons: Mount Fuji. Although the mountain straddles both Yamanashi and Shizuoka, the most breathtaking views of Fuji-san can be seen from the Fuji Five Lakes north of the mountain in Yamanashi prefecture. The plethora of outdoor activities in and around the lakes all have the benefit of the country’s highest mountain as their backdrop, and we can assure you that it is an unforgettable sight.

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