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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 Highlands, one of Japan's most popular amusement parks, featuring the Fujiyama and Eejanaika 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  Climbing Mount Fuji
A guide to climbing Mount Fuji.
User rating: 93/100 (272 votes)
Visited by: 499 users
 2  Lake Kawaguchiko
Most easily accessible and interesting lake.
User rating: 78/100 (324 votes)
Visited by: 668 users
 3  Lake Saiko
Less developed lake west of Kawaguchiko.
User rating: 76/100 (81 votes)
Visited by: 216 users
 4  Hoto Noodles
The most famous local noodle dish.
User rating: 76/100 (25 votes)
Visited by: 58 users
 5  Sengen Shrine
Important shrine at the foot of Mount Fuji.
User rating: 76/100 (39 votes)
Visited by: 115 users
 6  Kubota Museum
Excellent museum about the kimono artist.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 17 users
 7  Hot Springs
Some onsen baths have views of Mount Fuji.
User rating: 87/100 (41 votes)
Visited by: 105 users
 8  Oshino Hakkai
Touristy area with eight ponds fed by snow melt.
User rating: 80/100 (20 votes)
Visited by: 47 users
 9  Mt. Tenjo Ropeway
Short ropeway to deck with views of Mount Fuji.
User rating: 79/100 (25 votes)
Visited by: 47 users
 10  Music Forest
Small theme park about mechanical music boxes.
User rating: 78/100 (10 votes)
Visited by: 20 users
 11  5th Station
Trailhead to Mount Fuji halfway up the mountain.
User rating: 77/100 (74 votes)
Visited by: 177 users
 12  Lake Shojiko
The smallest and only barely developed lake.
User rating: 76/100 (15 votes)
Visited by: 57 users
 13  Lake Yamanakako
The largest and moderately developed lake.
User rating: 74/100 (45 votes)
Visited by: 141 users
 14  Lake Motosuko
Remote lake featured on the 1000 yen bill.
User rating: 73/100 (20 votes)
Visited by: 66 users
 15  Fuji Visitor Center
Information center with small museum on Fujisan.
User rating: 71/100 (48 votes)
Visited by: 107 users
 16  Caves
Caves created by past eruptions of Mount Fuji.
User rating: 69/100 (18 votes)
Visited by: 48 users
 17  Iyashi no Sato
A small open air museum and craft village.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 15 users
 18  Chureito Pagoda
Pagoda with Mount Fuji in the background.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 10 users
 18  Fujiten Snow Resort
Small snow resort at the base of Mount Fuji.
User rating: insufficient data
Visited by: 10 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.

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News and Reports
November 8, 2011
Fujigoko Autumn Color Report
by schauwecker
April 20, 2011
Fujigoko Cherry Blossom Report
by schauwecker
Fujigoko Autumn Color Report
November 9, 2010
Fujigoko Cherry Blossom Report
April 14, 2010
Fuji Five Lakes Autumn Color Report
November 9, 2009
Mount Fuji Autumn Color Report
October 28, 2009
Fuji Five Lakes Cherry Blossom Report
April 16, 2009

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