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Lake Saiko	# 3   of 19 most visited sights in Fuji Five Lakes
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Lake Saiko is smaller and much less developed than neighboring Lake Kawaguchiko. The views of Mount Fuji from Lake Saiko's shores are blocked by other mountains, except at the lake's western end from where there are beautiful, full views of the volcano. Lake Saiko is surrounded by wooded mountains and a few camp sites, and is a popular destination for those interested in camping, boating, fishing and other outdoor activities. A network of hiking trails covers the mountains and hills surrounding the lake, as well as Aokigahara Jukai, an expansive forest south of the lake, infamous as a suicide spot and for people getting lost. Several caves, formed during past eruptions of Mount Fuji, can be found around Aokigahara Jukai in the vicinity of Lake Saiko. Three of them, the Ice Cave, Wind Cave and Bat Cave, have been developed to be easily accessible to tourists. The area is also known for its autumn colors which are usually at their best around the first half of November. Iyashi no Sato (more details) Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (Apr to Nov), 9:30 to 16:30 (Dec to Mar) Closed: Wednesdays from December through March Admission: 350 yen Iyashi no Sato is a mixture between open air museum and craft village, built in the style of a traditional village with thatched roof farmhouses. Visitors can try their hand at or purchase different traditional handicrafts and learn about the local history and traditional lifestyle. Koyodai Hours: 8:30 to 17:00 (from 7:00 from late Oct to Nov) Closed: No closing days Admission: 150 yen Koyodai is one of the smaller mountains south of the lake, which is famous for and named after its autumn colors (koyo). The Koyodai is accessible in an easy 30 minute hike from the nearest bus stops, and offers excellent views of Mount Fuji from a paid observation deck. It is also accessible by car via an unpaved road. Yurari Hours: 10:00 to 22:00 Closed: No closing days Admission: 1200 yen Yurari is a modern, beautifully designed public hot spring facility with a variety of gender segregated indoor and outdoor baths. The baths on the second floor have nice views of Mount Fuji. Private baths with views of the mountain are also available (45 minutes, 1580 yen). Bat Cave (more details) Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 Closed: December 1 to March 19 Admission: 300 yen The Bat Cave, named after its former winter inhabitants, is the most extensive of the three caves. In total the cave is nearly 350 meters long and has multiple large chambers and diverging tunnels to be explored. Some of the tunnels come with rather low ceilings. Ice Cave (more details) Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 Closed: No closing days Admission: 280 yen Even during the summer, the temperature in the Ice Cave usually stays below freezing. Consequently the cave has been used since the early 1900s to store ice for use around the year. The circular walk through this cave is not very long, but contains passages with low ceilings and slippery stairs. Wind Cave (more details) Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 Closed: No closing days Admission: 280 yen In the past, this cave was used as a natural storehouse and refrigerator, as the temperature inside stays at a relatively constant zero degrees Celsius throughout the year. The cave is furnished with a few shelves that store boxes of acorns and silkworm cocoons from the past. It is the most easily walkable and least exciting of the three caves. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

How to get there

Retro buses along the Saiko-Aokigahara Line provide hourly connections from Kawaguchiko Station to Lake Saiko, circling the lake in a clockwise direction and stopping at Iyashi no Sato, at the trailhead to Koyodai and near the three caves. Fares depend on the distance traveled, while a 2-day pass is available for 1300 yen. Apart from the retro buses, there are a few regular buses that operate between Kawaguchiko Station and Lake Saiko. Buses bound for Shin-Fuji and Lake Motosuko stop at the Fuji Midorino Kyukamura bus stop near Yurari Onsen (15 minutes, 570 yen) as well as at the ice and wind caves a few minutes later. There is one bus every 1-2 hours. A second regular bus line connects Kawaguchiko Station with the northern shore of Lake Saiko, stopping near Iyashi no Sato and at the bat cave along the way. How to get to and around the Fuji Five Lakes Bus Network Map:

Hotels and Ryokan

Sponsor Hotels Fuji View Hotel Enjoy captivating lakeside views of Mt. Fuji at our charming Lake Kawaguchi hotel amid some of Japan�fs most beautiful scenery. Kawaguchi-ko Station Inn Just in front of Kawaguchiko Station. An inexpensive inn with beautiful views of majestic Mt. Fuji. Backpackers Hostel K's House Mt.Fuji Newly opened hostel with spacious lounge, free internet, communal kitchen and bicycle rental. English spoken. Fuji Royal Hotel Kawaguchiko Budget accommodation with fully-fledged facilities next to Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Ideal for sightseeing & climbing.

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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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Ratings for Lake Saiko: japan-guide.com Rating:   outstanding   User Rating (by 81 users): 76/100   recommended Popularity of Lake Saiko: Users who have been to Fuji Five Lakes: 1260 Users who have been to Lake Saiko: 217 3rd of 19 most visited sights in Fuji Five Lakes. 218th of 726 most visited sights nationwide. Have you been to Lake Saiko? No - I have not been there yetYes - no ratingYes - highly recommendedYes - recommendedYes - mildly interestingYes - nothing specialYes - not recommended User Feedback We strive to keep japan-guide.com up-to-date and accurate, and are always looking for ways to improve the user experience. If you have any updates, suggestions, corrections or opinions, please let us know:

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. 1-Day Mt. Fuji Area Ski Tour Enjoy a view of Mt. Fuji as you ski or snowboard at Snowtown Yeti. Includes transportation, lift ticket and rentals.