Japan Midokoro
Lake Yamanaka
Lake Yamanaka Photo: Jordy Meow CC BY 3.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Yamanashi Prefecture / Yamanakako / Lake Yamanaka

Yamanakako, Yamanashi Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site

Lake Yamanaka

Lake Yamanaka (山中湖, Yamanaka-ko, 'Lake in the Mountains') is located in the village of Yamanakako in Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji, Japan. Lake Yamanaka is the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes in surface area and the highest in elevation.

From the Wikipedia article “Lake Yamanaka” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Lake Yamanaka. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationYamanakako, Yamanashi Prefecture
Nearest stationFujisan Station, 10.3 km (straight line)
TypePart of a World Heritage Site, Place of Scenic Beauty
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons)

We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.

FAQ

What is the nearest station to Lake Yamanaka?
Fujisan Station. It is 10.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Lake Yamanaka a designated cultural property?
Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Place of Scenic Beauty.

Nearby

Fuji Five Lakes
Fuji Five Lakes
0.4 km away · Yamanakako
Mishima Yukio Literary Museum
Mishima Yukio Literary Museum
1.4 km away · Yamanakako
Harimomi pure forest in Yamanaka
Harimomi pure forest in Yamanaka
4.2 km away · Yamanakako
Deguchi-ike Pond
Deguchi-ike Pond
5.4 km away · Oshino
Waku-ike Pond
Waku-ike Pond
6.1 km away · Oshino
Chōshi-ike Pond
Chōshi-ike Pond
6.1 km away · Oshino

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Fuji Five Lakes: Unknown (CC BY-SA 3.0), Mishima Yukio Literary Museum: Sakaori (talk) (CC BY 3.0), Harimomi pure forest in Yamanaka: Sakaori (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Deguchi-ike Pond: Suikotei (CC BY-SA 4.0), Waku-ike Pond: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Chōshi-ike Pond: くろふね (CC BY 3.0)