| Lake Kawaguchi | |
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| Location | Yamanashi |
| Coordinates | 35°30′54″N 138°45′24″E / 35.515°N 138.75667°ECoordinates: 35°30′54″N 138°45′24″E / 35.515°N 138.75667°E |
| Basin countries | Japan |
| Surface area | 6.13 km² |
| Surface elevation | 830 m |
Lake Kawaguchi (河口湖 Kawaguchi-ko) is a lake near Mount Fuji, Japan. Located in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, it is the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes in terms of tourists, and is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Kawaguchiko also serves as a major hub for those wishing to climb Mount Fuji during the climbing season (July & August). It is situated at an altitude of approximately 800 metres, which accounts for its relatively cool summers and frequently icy winters. Recent years have seen Lake Kawaguchi replace nearby Lake Yamanaka as the most popular in the area, current population stands at around 25,000 (2005 figures)
 Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi |
 Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko Station |
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Lake Kawaguchi |
- Kawaguchiko home page
- Kawaguchiko Climate information
- Pictures of Mt. Fuji from Kawaguchiko
- Lake Kawaguchi Nikkan Sports Marathon home page
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