Lake Shōji
精進湖
The smallest and quietest of the Fuji Five Lakes. From its northern shore, you can see the 'Child Embracing Fuji' view, with Mt. Omuro cradled in front of Mt. Fuji.
Lake Shōji has a circumference of about 5 kilometers and is the smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes. It sees far fewer visitors than Lake Kawaguchi, and its shore has only a few guesthouses and fishing shops, so the atmosphere is peaceful. Along the northern shore, the area around Tenagi-hama is the classic spot for the 'Child Embracing Fuji' view, in which Mt. Omuro appears to be cradled in front of Mt. Fuji. On calm, clear mornings, you can photograph the reflections. Boating and fishing are available on the lake, and in winter, ice fishing for wakasagi (pond smelt) is offered. There is no admission fee. Getting there: take a bus bound for Lake Motosu from Kawaguchiko Station, about 30 to 40 minutes. Buses run infrequently, so driving is more convenient. Lake Shōji can be combined with Lake Saiko and Lake Motosu on one route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Aokigahara Forest
- Lake Motosu
- Fugaku Wind Cave
- Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba
- Narusawa Ice Cave
- Oishi Park
- Lake Kawaguchi
- Itchiku Kubota Art Museum