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Lake Kawaguchi Summarized
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Area: Mt. Fuji
Category: City Town Local > Country Sides
Category: City Town Local > Country Sides
Lake Kawaguchi (河口湖, kawaguchiko) is the one of the five lakes around Mt. Fuji. It is the second biggest lakes, and it has longest shore line. A lot of family activities take place in Lake Kawaguchi. Lake Kawaguchi is the famous destination for family trip, so there many hotels around.
Tourist Info
Lake Kawaguchiko is the most famous of the five lakes for vacation. A large number of hotels line its banks, as do locals providing boat rides to the tourists. Also, there is one of the most famous amusement parks, Fujikyu Highland which is featuring one of the world's highest roller coasters. Many local cultural events are run near this lake throughout the year. Especially, Kawaguchiko firework is the major even for the summer.
Access
0. at Kawaguchiko St.
1. walk north (10 min.)
Tourist Info
Lake Kawaguchiko is the most famous of the five lakes for vacation. A large number of hotels line its banks, as do locals providing boat rides to the tourists. Also, there is one of the most famous amusement parks, Fujikyu Highland which is featuring one of the world's highest roller coasters. Many local cultural events are run near this lake throughout the year. Especially, Kawaguchiko firework is the major even for the summer.
Access
0. at Kawaguchiko St.
1. walk north (10 min.)
Access to Mt. Fuji Area
Fujigoko (富士五湖)
Terminal Station: Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko (河口湖)
Access from Tokyo:
-By Train
0.From Tokyo station.
1. use Chuou (JR) line to Otuki station (2 hr.)
2. use Fuji Express to Kawaguchiko (53 min.)
-By Car
0.Use Chuo Expressway to Kawaguchiko (2 hr.)
Terminal Station: Fujikyuko Kawaguchiko (河口湖)
Access from Tokyo:
-By Train
0.From Tokyo station.
1. use Chuou (JR) line to Otuki station (2 hr.)
2. use Fuji Express to Kawaguchiko (53 min.)
-By Car
0.Use Chuo Expressway to Kawaguchiko (2 hr.)
Map around Lake Kawaguchi Summarized
Nearest Videos
Lake Kawaguchi Firework Festa
Lake Kawaguchi
Mt. Tenjo
Fuji Sengen Shrine
Misaka Mt.Pass
Fujiyoshida History Museum
Detailed Travel Guide for Lake Kawaguchi Summarized
Lake Kawaguchi is the one of the Fuji Five Lakes (Fujigoko) and most developed town for tourism, and appointed Fujihakoneizu National Park. The lake some times reflects Mt.Fuji. It hold many festivals in summer, autumn tints ceremonies in fall, and fireworks in winter.
There is Fuji-Q Highland which is one of Japan's largest amusement parks. Two major rollercoasters, Fujiyama which is briefly tallest rollercoaster in Japan and Dodonpa which is briefly fastest rollercoaster in the world in are in this park.
Because there is great spa spot around this lake, hotels and many other facilities are existed. You will enjoy fishing, boat riding, camping with your families.
Rowing is the one of the major sports in Lake Kawaguchi. In summer, six 1000m courses will be placed and many competition hold here.
