Lake Kawaguchi
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| Lake Kawaguchi | |
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| From Kachikachi Mountain | |
| Location | Yamanashi Prefecture |
| 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 Prefecture, 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)
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Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi
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Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko Station
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- Kawaguchiko home page
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- Lake Kawaguchi Nikkan Sports Marathon home page
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