ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsMotosuko Lake
Yamanashi Prefecture · Japan
Lake Motosu offers a peaceful lakeside setting with open Mt. Fuji views. Enjoy a Japanese-style BBQ lunch by the water, surrounded by nature.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Lake Motosuko, the westernmost and deepest of the Fuji Five Lakes. You are standing before a landscape of extraordinary purity and geological significance. …
Listen in the app2The Currency View: 1000 Yen Viewpoint
To experience the most famous vista of Lake Motosuko, we must ascend the trail on the northern shore toward the 1,000 Yen Viewpoint. This is the exact spot where photographer Koyo Okada took the picture that would eventually…
Listen in the app3Lakeside Serenity: Koan Campground and Shore
Descending from the viewpoint, we arrive at the Koan Campground, a legendary spot for outdoor enthusiasts and the setting for the popular anime 'Laid-Back Camp.' This area offers direct access to the water's edge, where the shore…
Listen in the app4A Hidden Sanctuary: Yama Shrine
Tucked away in the dense forest on the eastern shore of Lake Motosuko is the Yama Shrine, a small and exceptionally peaceful sanctuary that many tourists miss. This shrine is dedicated to the mountain spirits and the protection…
Listen in the app5Culinary Heritage: Deer Curry and Hoto Noodles
After exploring the lake and the forest, it is time to sample the unique culinary heritage of the Yamanashi region. One of the most distinctive dishes you will find near Motosuko is 'Venison Curry' or deer curry. …
Listen in the app6The Icy Heart of the Volcano: Narusawa Ice Cave
Just a short drive from the shores of Motosuko lies the Narusawa Ice Cave, one of the most remarkable natural wonders created by Mount Fuji's volcanic activity. Formed over 1,100 years ago during the Jogan eruption, this lava…
Listen in the app7Closing
As your journey around Lake Motosuko comes to an end, take a moment to look out one last time over its deep blue waters. This lake is a place of profound purity and geological drama, a testament to the creative and destructive…
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What is Motosuko Lake?
Motosuko Lake is a place in Yamanashi Prefecture · Japan with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Yamanashi Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.4621, 138.5847 |
| Last updated |
