About
A tranquil lake with stunning mt fuji views, even on the 1000 yen bill.
Why go
- The most secluded lake with sparse transport options
- Best views of fuji + less chaos
- Offers tranquility and space, far from the tourist rush
Must try
- View featured on the ¥1000 note
- Mysterious submerged train tracks
- Yellow boat that looks straight out of an anime scene
- Moguran sightseeing boat
Pro tips
- Best reached by private car
- Take the JR chuo line to otsuki station, then transfer to fujikyu railway to kawaguchiko station
- From kawaguchiko station, take a bus to lake motosu (around 25 minutes)
- Park at the north lot
- Visit on a clear day for the best views of mt fuji’s reflection
Good to know
- South lot fills by 9am
- Road surface freezing in january
- Water play permitted starting in 2026
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Rating
4.5 / 5 (982 reviews)