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Lake Shōji

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The smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes, offering a peaceful UNESCO-listed natural setting formed by ancient volcanic activity.

Lake Shōji
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What it is

  • The smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes by surface area.
  • A UNESCO World Heritage site located within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
  • Formed by lava flows from the Jogan eruption in the year 864.
  • A high-altitude lake sitting 900 meters above sea level.

What to see

  • Views of the surrounding mountains and the 15.2 meter deep waters.
  • Local wildlife including crucian carp and smelt in the eutrophic waters.
  • Shoreline views from Route 139 which runs along the edge of the lake.

When to go

  • Visit during the annual national canoeing competitions held on the water.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Lake Shōji Open in Google Maps

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