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Home - Travel - Sightseeing Guide - Chubu - Mount Fuji - Yamanashi
Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko) 
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Mount Fuji from Lake Shojiko

The Fuji Five Lake (Fujigoko) region lies at the northern base of Mount Fuji about 1000 meters above sea level around the lakes Kawaguchiko, Saiko, Yamanakako, Shojiko and Motosuko. It is one of the best places to view Mount Fuji from a close distance and a good base for climbing the mountain.

Fujigoko is known as a lake resort area, where hiking, camping, fishing and snow sports are among the popular outdoor activities that can be enjoyed. There are also plenty of hot springs and museums found in the area, along with Fuji Q Highland, one of Japan's most popular amusement parks with record breaking roller coasters.

Among the lakes, Lake Kawaguchiko is the easiest to access and offers the most things to see and do for the average foreign traveler. The four other lakes are less developed than Lake Kawaguchiko and are not as easy to access by public transportation.

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Attractions
 1  Kubota Museum
Excellent museum about the kimono artist.
User rating: 91/100 (7 votes)
Visited by: 25 users
 2  Fuji Q Highland
Amusement park with outstanding roller coasters.
User rating: 85/100 (11 votes)
Visited by: 26 users
 3  Lake Kawaguchiko
Most easily accessible and interesting lake.
User rating: 78/100 (415 votes)
Visited by: 853 users
 4  Hoto Noodles
The most famous local noodle dish.
User rating: 77/100 (45 votes)
Visited by: 93 users
 5  Sengen Shrine
Important shrine at the foot of Mount Fuji.
User rating: 76/100 (53 votes)
Visited by: 141 users
 6  Hot Springs
Some onsen baths have views of Mount Fuji.
User rating: 86/100 (61 votes)
Visited by: 165 users
 7  Chureito Pagoda
Pagoda with Mount Fuji in the background.
User rating: 83/100 (16 votes)
Visited by: 27 users
 8  Oshino Hakkai
Touristy area with eight ponds fed by snow melt.
User rating: 81/100 (31 votes)
Visited by: 72 users
 9  Iyashi no Sato
A small open air museum and craft village.
User rating: 80/100 (19 votes)
Visited by: 37 users
 10  Mt. Tenjo Ropeway
Short ropeway to deck with views of Mount Fuji.
User rating: 78/100 (52 votes)
Visited by: 93 users
 11  Lake Yamanakako
The largest and moderately developed lake.
User rating: 74/100 (73 votes)
Visited by: 223 users
 12  Lake Saiko
Less developed lake west of Kawaguchiko.
User rating: 74/100 (107 votes)
Visited by: 283 users
 13  Music Forest
Small theme park about mechanical music boxes.
User rating: 74/100 (17 votes)
Visited by: 36 users
 14  Lake Shojiko
The smallest and only barely developed lake.
User rating: 71/100 (31 votes)
Visited by: 101 users
 15  Lake Motosuko
Remote lake featured on the 1000 yen bill.
User rating: 70/100 (39 votes)
Visited by: 114 users
 16  Fuji Visitor Center
Information center with small museum on Fujisan.
User rating: 69/100 (69 votes)
Visited by: 159 users
 17  Caves
Caves created by past eruptions of Mount Fuji.
User rating: 69/100 (43 votes)
Visited by: 90 users
 
Special Interest Guides
  Fujigoko Museum Guide
  A list of museums in Fujigoko.
  Fujigoko Cherry Blossom Spots
  A list of popular cherry blossom spots in Fujigoko.

Access and Orientation
Access and Orientation
How to get to and around the Fuji Five Lakes.

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Kawaguchi-ko Station Inn
Just in front of Kawaguchiko Station. An inexpensive inn with beautiful views of majestic Mt. Fuji.
Pension Cosmos
A small inn in a forest near Kawaguchiko. From 6300yen. Enjoy trails to the Mt.Fuji view, grilled steak and Fujisan beer.
Backpackers Hostel K's House Mt.Fuji
Newly opened hostel with spacious lounge, free internet, communal kitchen and bicycle rental. English spoken.
Fuji View Hotel
Enjoy captivating lakeside views of Mt. Fuji at our charming Lake Kawaguchi hotel amid some of Japanfs most beautiful scenery.
Onsenji Yumedono Ryokan
This fantastic hotel offers three different styles of accommodation, catering to a variety of tastes and budgets. Prices from 4,500 yen.
Highland Resort Hotel & Spa
The only official hotel of the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park, famous for Guinness World Record roller coasters. See majestic Mt. Fuji from the hotel.
Hotel Mt. Fuji
Built to provide a view of Mt. Fuji, this luxury resort hotel is 1,100 meters above sea level. The mountain truly towers in front of you.

Tours and Packages
Only 5,500yen - Best Deal Mt.Fuji One Day Bus & Walking Tour
Join us and visit the best scenic sites around the Fuji Five Lakes including the Lava Forest, Sengen Shrine and the 5th station of Mt.Fuji
Mount Fuji and Hakone Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Mount Fuji and surroundings.

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English Links
Fujiyoshida City
Official English website.

Japanese Links
Fujiyoshida City
Official website.
Fujikawaguchiko Town
Official website.

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