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Lake Kawaguchi
Lake Kawaguchi Photo: 663highland CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Yamanashi Prefecture / Fujikawaguchiko / Lake Kawaguchi

Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site

Lake Kawaguchi

Lake Kawaguchi (河口湖, Kawaguchi-ko) is located in the town of Fujikawaguchiko in southern Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes in terms of surface area, and is located at the lowest elevation.

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

Location

Red: Lake Kawaguchi. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationFujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture
Nearest stationKawaguchiko Station, 2.1 km (straight line)
TypePart of a World Heritage Site, Place of Scenic Beauty
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Lake Kawaguchi?
Kawaguchiko Station. It is 2.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Lake Kawaguchi a designated cultural property?
Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Place of Scenic Beauty.

Nearby

Kawaguchiko Museum of Art
Kawaguchiko Museum of Art
1.3 km away · Fujikawaguchiko
Kawaguchi-ko Music Forest
Kawaguchi-ko Music Forest
1.3 km away · Fujikawaguchiko
Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
1.4 km away · Fujikawaguchiko
Kawaguchi Asama Shrine
Kawaguchi Asama Shrine
2.4 km away · Fujikawaguchiko
Yamanashi Prefectural Fuji Visitor Center
Yamanashi Prefectural Fuji Visitor Center
3.5 km away · Fujikawaguchiko
Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center
Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center
3.5 km away · Fujikawaguchiko

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kawaguchiko Museum of Art: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kawaguchi-ko Music Forest: Yamaguchi Yoshiaki (CC BY-SA 2.0), Itchiku Kubota Art Museum: 江戸村のとくぞう (CC BY-SA 4.0), Kawaguchi Asama Shrine: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Yamanashi Prefectural Fuji Visitor Center: Abasaa (Public domain), Yamanashi Prefectural Fujisan World Heritage Center: Indiana jo (CC BY-SA 4.0)