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Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko)
# 14   of 113 destinations
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Mount Fuji from Lake Shoji

 Autumn Colors 2009 

The Fuji Five Lake region (Fujigoko) is located at the foot of Mount Fuji at an altitude of roughly 1000 meters above sea level in mountainous Yamanashi Prefecture. It is one of the best places to view Mount Fuji from a close distance and a convenient base for climbing the mountain.

Hiking, camping and fishing are among the popular outdoor activities to be enjoyed in the area. Another attraction is Fujikyu Highlands, an amusement park, featuring Fujiyama, one of the world's highest roller coasters.

The principal city in the region is Fuji-Yoshida. Lake Kawaguchi (Kawaguchiko), the most easily accessible of the five lakes, is located just next to Fuji-Yoshida in neighboring Fuji-Kawaguchiko Town.

The other four lakes are named Yamanaka, Sai, Shoji and Motosu. The latter three are less developed than Lake Kawaguchi, but more difficult to access.

Attractions
 1  Climbing Mount Fuji
A guide to climbing Mount Fuji.
User rating: 91/100 (134 votes)
Visited by: 237 users
 2  Lake Saiko
Less developed lake west of Kawaguchiko.
User rating: 78/100 (42 votes)
Visited by: 86 users
 3  Lake Kawaguchiko
User rating:
78/100 (151 votes)
Visited by:
283 users
The most easily accessible lake.
 4  Sengen Shrine
User rating:
77/100 (20 votes)
Visited by:
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Important shrine at the foot of Mount Fuji.

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Access and Orientation
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Just in front of Kawaguchiko Station. An inexpensive inn with beautiful views of majestic Mt. Fuji.

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October 28, 2009
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