Lake Yamanakako Pleasure Boat "Swan Lake" — Attraction in Yamanakako

Lake Yamanakako is a picturesque location that has numerous different types of water birds such as; swans, cranes and ducks. You may also see some hawks flying near the mountain side and, plenty of fish can be seen.

In general it’s a nice walk by the lake, with several vendors selling swan food for 100 - 200 Yen. You can also hire bikes/scooters or, take a swan boat out onto the lake. There are various small cafes and convenience stores, with a small handful of restaurants.

If you’re travelling here to get a Glimpse of Mt. Fuji, make sure you check online in advance on visibility likelihood, especially when travelling in October. Unless it’s really great weather, chances are, you will simply see clouds.

The overall lake is beautiful but; the general environment and, boat areas seem a bit rundown. Maybe it gets cleaner during warm summer periods but, I generally feel that this area is slowly going by the wayside. Given the potential tourism aspect of this area; I was surprised at how...

Fun teacup / swan pedal boat rental in 30 minute chunks. Fun experience - definitely can spend an easy hour on the water. Consider getting a swan for more leg room though. The teacup is made for someone 5’5” or less in height.

Don’t forget to buy duck food because the swans, fish, and ducks will all follow you around and come right up to the boat expecting to be fed.

Super fun thing to do...

I stayed at the Sun Plaza Hotel which located near Lake Yamanaka, and in front of the hotel, you'll find views of the lake. The hotel is not directly on the shore, but it's very close to the lake, providing guests with scenic views of the water and Mount Fuji in the distance. The area around the hotel offers opportunities for lakeside activities and exploring the natural beauty of the...