Lake Yamanaka is the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes and is one of the popular spots to view Mt. Fuji. From Mid-October to Late February, Diamond Fuji sunsets can be observed along the different points of the lake (each location offering Diamond Fuji for a few days)
Five Lakes with Five Lakes
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Oshino Hakkai
View type : Mt Fuji, Ponds, Cherry Blossoms, Fall ColorsSmall village in a scenic setting with 8 ponds, thatched rooftops and views of Mt. Fuji.
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Mt. Fuji – Lake Kawaguchiko Oishi Park
View type : Mt Fuji, Lake, FlowersOishi Park offers views of Mt. Fuji along with seasonal flowers and Lake Kawaguchiko.
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Mt Fuji – Lake Kawaguchiko North Shore
View type : Mt Fuji, Lake, CherryBlossom, Fall ColorsPopular Lake Kawaguchiko offers many vantage points on the Northshore to capture Mt. Fuji along with the Lake.
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Mt. Fuji Thousand Yen View Lake Motosuko
View type : Mt. Fuji, Thousand Yen View, LakeLake Motosuko with Mt. Fuji is a popular Photo-spot and is also featured in the Thousand Yen Bill.
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Fuji Shibazakura
View type : Mt Fuji, ShibazakuraPopular location to see Shibazakura (Pink Moss) along with the Mt. Fuji. The Shibazakura season and festival typically happen between Mid-April through Early-June every year. The vast fields of Shibazakura are located south of Lake Motosuko.