Fuji Five Lakes (富士五湖 Fuji-goko) is the name of the area located at the base of Mount Fuji in the Yamanashi prefecture of Japan. It has a population of about 100,000.[1] and sits approximately 1,000 meters above sea level.[2]
The name Fuji Five Lakes comes from the fact that there are five lakes formed by previous eruptions of Mount Fuji.[3] The five lakes are located in an arc around the northern half of Mount Fuji. In ancient times, lava flow from a volcanic eruption of Mount Fuji spread across the area, damming up rivers and resulting in the formation of these lakes.[3] They are all considered excellent tourist attractions and fishing spots.
Lake Kawaguchi
(河口湖 Kawaguchi-ko) is the most famous of the five lakes, and images of
this lake are usually used in posters and commercials for the Fuji Five
Lakes area.
Lake Motosu (本栖湖 Motosu-ko) is the ninth deepest lake of Japan, at 140 meters.[3]
The western side of Saiko (西湖 Sai-ko) shares its banks with the infamous Aokigahara Jukai Forest.[3]
Lake Shoji (精進湖 Shōji-ko) is the smallest of the five lakes.[3]
The easternmost and largest of the five lakes, Lake Yamanaka (山中湖 Yamanaka-ko) is also the third highest lake in Japan, standing at 980 meters above sea level.[3]
The principal city in the region, Fujiyoshida, has a population of roughly 54,000[4] and is particularly famous for its udon noodles.
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