Lake Tanuki
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| Lake Tanuki | |
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| Location | Shizuoka Prefecture |
| Coordinates | 35°20′37″N 138°33′38″E / 35.34361°N 138.56056°ECoordinates: 35°20′37″N 138°33′38″E / 35.34361°N 138.56056°E |
| Lake type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | Japan |
| Max. length | 1.0 km |
| Max. width | 0.5 km |
| Surface area | 0.312 km2 |
| Average depth | 8 meters |
| Water volume | 0.0012 km3 |
| Surface elevation | 660 meters |
| Settlements | Fujinomiya, Shizuoka |
Lake Tanuki (田貫湖 Tanuki-ko) is a lake near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is located in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
[edit] History
Originally a swampy area, the lake was created in 1935 by diverting the waters of nearby Shiba River to create a reservoir for use in irrigation. The lake is now a popular vacation location, with camp sites, fishing, boating and is noted for its views of Mount Fuji.
