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About Fuji Five Lakes
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Kawaguchiko, Lake Yamanakako, Lake
Saiko, Lake Shojiko and Lake Motosuko, all
located at the northern base of Mount Fuji.
All were formed hundreds of years ago
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during Mount Fuji's multiple eruptions.
Lake Yamanakako is the largest of the
Fuji Five Lakes but Lake Kawaguchiko
is the most easily accessible and best
setup for tourism. The smaller lakes,
Saiko, Shojiko and Motosuko are
connected via underground waterways
and maintain the same surface level of
900 metres above sea level.
The best views of Mount Fuji are from
the northern shores of lakes Kawaguchiko
and Yamanakako. Lake Saiko is
surrounded by wooded mountains,
although good views of the volcano can
be obtained from the lake's western end.
Sandwiched between Lake Motosuko
and Lake Saiko, Lake Shojiko is the
smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes and
relatively undeveloped. The best views of
Mount Fuji are obtained from its northern
shore and there is a walking trail near the
Panorama-dai-shita bus stop that takes
you up to the Panorama-dai lookout,
which can provide great views of Mount
Fuji and the surrounding landscape.
It takes 60-90 minutes to make the climb.
Lake Motosuko is the westernmost of
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It is famous for the view of the mountain
from the lake's north-western shore
that appears on Japan's 1000 yen bill.
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public transport.

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