Introducing Fuji Go-ko
Yamanashi-ken’s Fuji-go-ko (Fuji Five Lakes) region is scattered around the mountain’s northern foothills; its lakes provide perfect reflecting pools for the mountain’s majesty. Yamanaka-ko is the largest, easternmost lake, followed by Kawaguchi-ko, Sai-ko, Shōji-ko (the smallest) and Motosu-ko. Particularly during the autumn kōyō (foliage) season, the lakes make a good overnight trip out of Tokyo, for a stroll or a drive, and the energetic can hike in nearby mountains. Hiking maps are available from the information centres in the two principal towns, Fuji-Yoshida and Kawaguchi-ko.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: My Itinerary
by chrisj 16 October 2011
If you're a poor college student then I'd forget about expensive guided tours to Fuji & just diy. It's easy enough to get to Owakudani…
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RE: Fuji-Hakone-Izu/ Fuji go-ko
by dnf999 05 July 2010
Hi thanks for the above info. I have a J-Pass for the Shinkansen, would you be able to recommend the best route to stop over in Kawaguch…
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RE: Fuji-Hakone-Izu/ Fuji go-ko
by geiko 24 June 2010
Hi!! I've personally been on a day-trip from Tokyo to Hakone and another from Tokyo to Kawaguchi-ko and I would say Kawaguchi-ko was…
