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Lake Kawaguchi
Beste Besuchszeit
Spring and autumn offer the best conditions: cherry blossoms in April and autumn foliage between late October and November. Winter sunrises are ideal if you're looking for clear skies and the famous reflection of the volcano.
Budgettipps
Walking along the shore and the public viewpoints is completely free. The 2-day pass for the Fuji Five Lakes area (around 1,500 yen) gives you unlimited access to local buses and saves money if you plan to visit several attractions in the area.
Empfohlen für
Landscape photographers, Honeymoon couples, Nature lovers, Travelers seeking tranquility
Planen Sie Ihren Besuch
Half a day
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Schnelle Fakten: The lake reaches depths of up to 15 meters and its waters reflect the silhouette of Mount Fuji when the sky is clear. Every autumn, more than 400,000 visitors arrive to admire the red and gold foliage surrounding the shore.
Highlights: The lake's waters change temperature with the season, creating a unique visual phenomenon where mist rises above the surface at dawn between October and February. On days of total calm, Mount Fuji doubles in the mirror of the water, a reflection so sharp that photographers call it "inverted Fuji" and wait hours to capture it.
Insidertipps
- Bring a windbreaker even in summer, the lake wind drops the perceived temperature by several degrees.
- The Oishi Park viewpoint north of the lake offers the best photographic composition of Fuji, especially between 6 and 8 in the morning.
- The Fujikyuko line train from Kawaguchiko requires a reservation on autumn weekends, so buy your tickets in advance.
- Avoid Japanese holiday periods like Golden Week, when the area triples its usual visitor numbers.
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