Minamitsuru District, Japan
Shoji, Fujikawaguchiko,
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Lake Shōji (精進湖, Shōji-ko) is one of the Fuji Five Lakes and located in the town of Fujikawaguchiko in southern Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji, Japan. LocationFujikawaguchiko, YamanashiCoordinates3529′20″N 13836′35″EPrimary outflowsnoneBasin countriesJapanSurface area0.5 km2 (0.19 sq mi)Max. depth15.2 m (50 ft)Shore length16.8 km (4.2 mi)Surface elevation900 m (3,000 ft) Lake Shōji is the smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes in terms of surface area, and third deepest, with a maximum water depth of 15.2 metres (50 ft).[1] Its surface elevation of 900 metres (3,000 ft) is the same as for Lake Motosu and Lake Sai, confirming that these three lakes were originally a single lake, which was divided by an enormous lava flow from Mount Fuji during an eruption from 864-868 AD.[2] The remnants of the lava flow are now under the Aokigahara Jukai Forest, and there is evidence to indicate that these three lakes remain connected by underground waterways.[1] The lake is within the borders of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.[3] As with the other Fuji Five Lakes, the area is a popular resort, with many lakeside hotels, windsurfing facilities, camp sites, and excursion boats. Japanese crucian carp and wakasagi were introduced to the lake in the Meiji period, and sports fishing is also popular. The water of the lake lacks transparency and has a tendency towards a greenish hue due to algae. Lake Shōji is given the name "Switzerland of East Asia" because Englishmen in the Meiji Era explored around the base of Mount Fuji, and remarked that the view of the mountain was most beautiful from Lake Shoji. The placid lake is rich in nutrients which include plankton. Here, rental boats are available along the shore to rent. [4]
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You can see Mount Fuji from there if weather is good.
Unlike what some reviewer said, this has got to be the best vantage to shoot Fuji mountain! This is only the point where one can see a baby mountain in front of Fuji. Together with the lake as the foreground, it makes a picturesque shot! Best time to come will be sunsetting time. One do not need to rent a car to come here. Just take the blue line bus. For me, its a MUST to come by if you want to take a great shot of Fuji mountain! Don't miss this spot!!
精進 lake is the smallest one of the five-lake of Mount Fuji. The watchable view of Mount Fuji from this lake is merely the upper head part. However, if you rent a car and want to drive along whole nother lakes, this 精進 lake is still worth to stay. I heard that this lake is good to fish, I will try is next time.
Most intresting views for our eyes
Beautiful, serene place to see mount fuji
Wonderful scene
Nice view of Mt. Fuji from here. People can kayak in the lake as well.
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