Lake Motosu

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The deepest and clearest of the Fuji Five Lakes, famously featured on the 1,000 yen note. Away from major development, it remains mysterious and quiet. A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts for canoeing, diving, and trekking with a view of the most noble-looking side of Mt. Fuji.

Lake Motosu
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朝日の本栖湖

朝日の本栖湖

Fuji Five Lakes Tourism Federation

本栖湖(SUP)

本栖湖(SUP)

Fuji Five Lakes Tourism Federation

Seeing the 1,000 yen note’s Mt Fuji at Lake Motosuko

Seeing the 1,000 yen note’s Mt Fuji at Lake Motosuko

Minobu Town Tourism Division

Stand up paddleboarding on Lake Motosuko

Stand up paddleboarding on Lake Motosuko

Minobu Town Tourism Division

Kayaking on Lake Motosuko

Kayaking on Lake Motosuko

Minobu Town Tourism Division

身延空中散歩～本栖湖～

身延空中散歩～本栖湖～

Minobu Town Tourism Division

Lake Motosu

Address
2926 Nakanokura, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi
Website
https://www.minobu.info/
Operator
Minobu Town Tourist Association

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