Lake Shoji

In Japanese: 精進湖

The smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes, known for the 'Kodaki Fuji' view in which Mt. Fuji seems to hold Mt. Omuro in its arms. A British visitor in the Meiji era praised it as the 'Switzerland of the East'.

Part of the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Site

Nearby

Lake Motosu ≈ 20 min by car
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba ≈ 20 min by car
Aokigahara Forest ≈ 20 min by car
Fugaku Wind Cave & Narusawa Ice Cave ≈ 20 min by car
Lake Kawaguchi ≈ 35 min by car

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there: About 48 min on the Blue Line loop bus from Kawaguchiko Sta. to 'Kodaki Fuji View Point' (5 buses a day)
Few buses — check times or join a tour
Time needed: 1 h

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Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info