Lake Motosu — Attraction in Fujikawaguchiko

Lake Motosuko (本栖湖) is the westernmost of the Fuji Five Lakes and best known for its appearance on the reverse side of the 1000 yen bill and the former 5000 yen bill. The lake is difficult to access by public transportation and largely undeveloped except for a few campsites around its shores. Outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, boating and other water sports can be enjoyed around the lake.

Motosuko was formed when an eruption by Mount Fuji separated a larger prehistoric lake into three smaller lakes in the 9th century. The resulting three lakes, Motosuko, Saiko and Shojiko, remain connected by underground waterways, as they continue to constantly maintain the same water level of 900 meters...

Visited on 4th January 2024 . Since it was cloudy ☁️ from the morning mount fuji was seen very clearly and beautiful. There were many visitors on that day due to new year vacation. There is also free parking and restrooms 🚽 service available. Lake with a mount Fuji background and depth of nearly 400 ft. And is popular for camping 🏕️., boating 🛶 and fishing 🎣 . One can enjoy the nature very closely. I recommend this place for visit as it worth to visit and surrounding places is...

The most mystery and tranquil lake of five-lake of Mount Fuji. Rent a car and drive to here is the best choice in my thought. I visited here in winter and I was very lucky that I could see whole beautiful Mount Fuji. With the lake and the tree on the lakeside, the view became an astonish landscape in my mind. Notice that the 本栖 lake is also printed on the 1000 Yen. It looks like the scene in the sakura season. I will come here and...