Fuji reflected
On calm mornings.
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The second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes and the most visited, with the most developed tourist facilities, in the town of Fujikawaguchiko at the northern foot of Mount Fuji. It lies at about 800 metres and has the longest shoreline of the five. It is part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and joined the World Heritage List in 2013 as part of the Fujisan cultural site. Visitors come above all for the view of Mount Fuji across the water, especially from the north shore, where the mountain is mirrored in the lake on calm mornings. On that shore is Oishi Park, with seasonal flower beds and an open view of the mountain. Around the lake are hotels and traditional inns with hot springs, boat trips, and paths for walking and cycling along the shore. In autumn the maples on the north shore turn, and little Unoshima island in the lake goes red and gold. Walking around the lake is free. From Tokyo, take the Fuji Excursion limited express from Shinjuku Station, or expressway buses from Shinjuku and Tokyo Station. Fuji often hides in cloud in summer and is clearest on autumn and winter mornings.
On calm mornings.
Flowers and a view.
Around the shore.
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture
On clear autumn and winter mornings; in summer and on humid days it is often hidden by cloud.