Lake Tanuki
Appearance
Lake Tanuki | |
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Location | Shizuoka Prefecture |
Coordinates | 35°20′37″N 138°33′38″E / 35.34361°N 138.56056°E |
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.
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.